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Zain customers win trip to Kenya MAMAs

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:44:00 +0200

LAGOS: The winners in Zain's MTV Africa Music Awards SMS competition; Sanni Olujuwon Eniola, Uche Olodu, Attah Edwin Ogbo and Edward Ojobo, were sponsored by Zain Nigeria to attend the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain at the Indoor Arena, Moi International Sports Complex, Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday, 10 October 2009.
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Multichoice Malawi partners with TNM for BBA rep

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:21:00 +0200

Multichoice Malawi has joined hands with local mobile phone company TNM to support Malawi's Big Brother Africa (BBA) representative Mzamo Chibambo.
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Walking billboards keep brands visible, budgets low

Thu, 07 May 2009 10:40:00 +0200

For most companies the most important part of business is getting new clientele and accounts. It is for this reason that many spend millions in advertising and marketing. However, newer ways of lowering costs and creating brand awareness have sprung up.
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Retailer launches Christmas consumer promotions

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:15:00 +0200

Despite the global crunch that has seen a drastic reduction in consumer spending, retail supermarket chain Nakumatt has launched a R3m (KSh30m) Christmas season rewards program that will run for two months.
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MTN Uganda's Zone to stay

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:04:00 +0200

MTN Uganda has decided to uphold MTN Zone, a cost saving tariff plan, due to subscriber interest for the product, according to a senior executive at the company.
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Uchumi hunts for loyal customers

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:46:00 +0200

Uchumi, a Kampala supermarket, has unveiled the first retail shopping club in a bid to attract and retain its customers. The supermarket launched the U-Club, a customer loyalty initiative, which comes with a U-Club Card.
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Zim hotels lure locals to make up for low international traffic

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:35:00 +0200

Zimbabwe's hotel groups have embarked on an aggressive marketing campaign to woo locals into their hotels and lodges, as international concern on the country's crisis remains a major threat to international tourist arrivals.
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DHL launches heavy-weight shipment promotion

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:34:00 +0200

DHL Express Kenya has launched a promotion that gives customers discounts for exporting or importing heavy-weight shipments. The new tariff provides a 35-45% reduction on the old tariff for shipments above 51kg to selected destinations.
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Press harassment hinders Niger's development, watchdogs warn

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:32:00 +0200

Press freedom groups agree that an increase in arrests, intimidation and harassment of journalists in Niger is impeding development in one of the poorest countries in the world.
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Zim advertising awards go ahead despite lack of new campaigns

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:04:00 +0200

Zimbabwe's Advertising Publicity Club is organising its annual competition for the advertising industry, despite a dearth of new campaigns due to an economic crisis that has stunted growth and limited new advertising campaigns in a once vibrant sector.
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