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Samsung's internet enabled TV hits East Africa market

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:04:00 +0200

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a flat-panel TV with a provision to access content on various websites, in East Africa. The 29mm LED TV was launched in Kenya at the end of June 2009.
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Another South African retailer enters African market

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:41:00 +0200

Within three years of its establishment in South Africa, national scooter and motorcycle retailer Vuka Scuta continues to revolutionise the transport industry and is now set to capture the African market. The expansion into the African continent beyond South Africa has been launched with Vuka Africa opening its first outlet in Maputo, Mozambique this month.
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Zimbabwe's old brands struggle to make a come-back

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:14:00 +0200

Zimbabwe's collapsing economy obliterated traditional product brands, but an economic resurgence appears nowhere closer to bringing them back on the shelves.
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Mi-Fone's Obama handset sold out

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:42:00 +0200

The 5000 presidential-themed limited edition Mi-Obama phones were sold out in January 2009. The handset was specially designed for the Kenyan market to commemorate the inauguration of the new US President by African firm Mi-Fone.
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Old Mutual, NEPAD Business Foundation invest in Africa

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:48:00 +0200

Old Mutual has sponsored R1.5 million to the NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF) and is one of the NBF's main founding partners. Old Mutual operates in six countries in Africa including, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Malawi, Swaziland and Zimbabwe and is headquartered and domiciled in London, UK.
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Beer runs low in Malawi

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:03:00 +0200

Carlsberg Malawi Brewery Limited, which has been trying to re-brand its beer products, has suspended production for January - and consumers are NOT happy.
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Jet Community Awards 2008 call for entry

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:40:00 +0200

The Jet Community Awards, southern Africa's popular grassroots community awards programme, is open for entries once again to those extraordinary organisations and individuals who dedicate their time and energy to the upliftment of their local communities. Now in its sixth year, there's R1 million in prize money on offer and entries are being accepted from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland.
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Fleishman-Hillard boosts African footprint

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:52:00 +0200

Fleishman-Hillard International Communications has extended its reach in Africa with an affiliation with Tell-Em Public Relations in Kenya. In addition to the company's offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, this adds to its' affiliate relationships with Quadrant Company in Lagos and TRACCS in North Africa.
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Walkman is GSMA Best Handset

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:43:00 +0200

Sony Ericsson's W910i Walkman phone strutted off with the prize for Best Handset the GSM Association's 13th Global Mobile Awards 2008. The ceremony was held on 12 February in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the Mobile World Congress.
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