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A healthy brand is a healthy business

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:38:00 +0200

Brands are not inanimate products we pick off the shelf. Like man, they are living entities with extendable organic identities that exist in the hearts and minds of everyone they touch. They evolve like embryonic creatures and grow to take on human personalities that make them powerful forces that control our desires. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Gambia: Can farmers axe rice imports through ‘Nerica'?

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:24:00 +0200

BANJUL: Heavy dependence on imported rice is crippling Gambian consumers, leading the government to call for New Rice for Africa, or Nerica, production to double. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Winning entries require skills to prepare

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:20:00 +0200

South Africa has a wealth of talent and the projects that communicators throughout the country implement have been proven to be on par with the rest of the world. This can be seen through the numerous awards won by many South African business communicators down the years - notable amongst them winners of International Gold Quill Awards. Read full story... | Send to a friend

High import tariffs holds up growth

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:35:00 +0200

High import tariffs, trade barriers and a culture of protectionism impedes economic growth, says Department of Trade and Industry Director General Tshediso Matona. Read full story... | Send to a friend

UK to increase trade to Africa to $750m by 2010

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:52:00 +0200

The United Kingdom will be spending some $750 million in Africa by 2010, through its "Aid for Trade" strategy forming part of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). Read full story... | Send to a friend

Food crisis, climate change, MDGs top G8 agenda

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:07:00 +0200

The global food crisis and climate change will be among the top issues on the agenda of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as he attends the Group of Eight (G8) Summit in Japan this week. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Unleash your communication potential

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:24:00 +0200

A specialist organisational communications course, to be held in KwaZulu-Natal next month, will equip participants in strategic and creative skills to ensure optimal ways in releasing the power of organisations. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Quo Vadis handles Constitution Hill Trust

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:41:00 +0200

The Constitution Hill Trust has appointed Quo Vadis Communication to handle its media liaison and public relations with immediate effect, on a pro bono basis. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Markex Parasol special

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:31:00 +0200

Right Stuff will be exhibiting at Markex and World of Events 2008, where we will have several of our portable advertising products on display. The show runs from 10 to 12 June 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre. In conjunction, we will be running a special on the 1.9m Parasol for the month of June only. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Dart Ad June special

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:36:00 +0200

The Dart Ad® has become immensely popular over the past couple of years, which we feel can be attributed to its unique appearance and functionality. Due to its patented design, which is a rotating pole system with three double-sided banner panels, the Dart Ad is like no other in the world of event advertising, making it extremely popular for companies looking for fresh ideas. Read full story... | Send to a friend