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Fabulous fabric framing system

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:51:00 +0200

Display Mania has officially launched their every popular textile/fabric framing system.
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New law threatens freedom of expression in Togo - IFJ

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:46:00 +0200

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) denounced yesterday, 5 November 2009, the vote on Friday, 30 October 2009 by the National Assembly of a legislation reinforcing the powers of the High Authority of Audio-visual and Communication (HAAC) which allegedly threatens press freedom and freedom of expression in Togo.
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Senegal: Youth who refuse to farm

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:41:00 +0200

ZIGUINCHOR: Landmines and armed attacks in Senegal's Casamance region are preventing farmers from maximising production from the region's fertile soil, but there is another problem, too: not enough young people are taking up farming, residents and experts say.
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What can SishaFax do for your business?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:24:00 +0200

At SishaFax we are currently saving millions of rands for our clients. All of whom are making use of our Free Fax2Email service. If any lesson is to be learned from the recent economic downturn, it has to be that regardless of the current economic situation an organisation should always perform at optimal standards. The key to this is to cut down on wastage of any kind and to adopt a streamlined and cost-efficient operation.
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Nigerian bank reform

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:14:00 +0200

Nigeria's banking sector has been ordered to start reporting on suspicious cash transactions from people involved in politics. The new regulation requires banks to check the identity of anyone making a transaction above 250,000 naira (around US$1,600).
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Celebrity branding in Nigeria

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:52:00 +0200

Companies now eagerly part with cash to ensure that celebrities are effectively used to promote their brands especially via the electronic media. But, how do consumers perceive some of these efforts. Again, have consumers been truly influenced, as a result, to switch brands?
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SA interior design scoops international award for work in Africa

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:17:00 +0200

The International Commercial Property Awards 2009, which took place in London during October, awarded the Africa region prize to MM Interiors for its work on the headquarters of one of Lagos' largest law firms, Aluko & Oyebode and on the Harrow Park Golf Club in the Nigerian capital of Abuja.
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nigerianbrands calls for papers

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:56:00 +0200

Brand managers, marketing communications practitioners, students, academics and other professionals interested in the field, study and practice of branding and brand management are invited to submit their researched papers, articles, brand related news features, photos of product launches and other brand events for publication in the launch edition of nigerianbrands.
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Zain Nigeria signs deal with Nokia Siemens

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:25:00 +0200

Zain Nigeria recently announced that it has entered into a managed services and care contract with Nokia Siemens Networks. The agreement covers full network management, operations and maintenance, aiming to ensure network availability at all times across Nigeria.
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Voetspore team tracks West Africa

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:14:00 +0200

SABC2 has announced the return of, reality show, Voetspore. The team consists of six individuals who travelled from Gansbaai to Gabon, with Johan Badenhorst leading the team, as they travel from Casablanca to the Cape with three 4x4's. The aim is to travel to Cape Town, South Africa in less than 100 days.
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