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Kenyan regulator urges PCK to adopt new technology

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:27:00 +0200

Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) has been put on notice to either adopt technology or risk being run out of the market by more innovative competitors. Read full story... | Send to a friend

UN agency appeals for $140m to feed Zimbabweans

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:14:00 +0200

NEW YORK: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has appealed for $140 million to feed some four million Zimbabweans over the next six months, warning that without more funds, the agency will run out of stocks by January. Read full story... | Send to a friend

CVC Africa innovates FM radio

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:49:00 +0200

CVC Africa is a new commercial-style radio service in Africa, that is part of an international company, broadcasting globally with a mission to offer good music, radio content and news on an international standard to Africa encouraging and uplifting the continent while emphasising integrity and values. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Conference to highlight SADC investment opportunities

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:36:00 +0200

JOHANNESBURG: The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism is to host an investment conference on behalf of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to highlight opportunities ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Swazi king tells graduates to go

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:13:00 +0200

King Mswati has directed Swaziland's college graduates to leave the country to find employment, admitting that a lack of jobs at home gives them no alternative. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Zimbabwe: Inflation soars to 231 million percent

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:26:00 +0200

Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate rose to 231 million percent in July, driven faster by food prices, according to official government statistics. The annual rate of price growth was 11,2 million in June. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Uganda's ICT industry lauded by ITU

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0200

Uganda's government has been lauded for turning around what was once an inadequately governed communication sector to an advanced, robust and prosperous information and communication technology industry in the last ten years. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Psitek exhibits at North Africa Com

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:01:00 +0200

CAPE TOWN/CAIRO: Psitek will be showcasing a selection of products and solutions at the North Africa Com exhibition to be held in Cairo on 14 and 15 October, 2008. North Africa Com is the largest telecommunications event specifically designed for operators and telecommunications professionals in the region with over 60 international companies exhibiting. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Telkom Kenya cuts tariffs to develop Orange Mobile

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0200

Telkom Kenya is inviting Kenyans to experience the new Orange Mobile service, launched last month and currently available in Nairobi and Mombasa, by accessing the network at low cost and giving their feedback for free. Read full story... | Send to a friend

New tools help developing country farmers market organic produce

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:18:00 +0200

ROME: Organic farmers in developing countries will have greater access to world markets, thanks to two practical tools launched this week that seek to ease trade in organic agricultural products. Read full story... | Send to a friend