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Nakumatt launches IT switching system

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:42:00 +0200

Retail supermarket chain, Nakumatt has moved to bolster its financial services offering with a KSh20m information technology switching system. Read full story... | Send to a friend

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Celtel Kenya gets new MD

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:31:00 +0200

Rene Meza is the new managing director for Celtel Kenya. Rene brings over ten years of experience in the telecom industry from Africa, Asia and Latin-America. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Mobile phones banned in schools

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:23:00 +0200

Kenyan Education Minister, Sam Ongeri has banned the use of mobile phones among students in schools. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Deadline for writing course on doorstep

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:42:00 +0200

The days are ticking by before the highly interactive and exciting Organisational Communications Course run by Quo Vadis Communications begins in Durban. Read full story... | Send to a friend

TechnoServe helps Ugandan female entrepreneurs grow their businesses

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:26:00 +0200

TechnoServe launched its “Women Mean Business” program in Uganda last week, to expand the range of economic opportunities available to women. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Uganda Telecom unveils 3G mobile broadband

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:27:00 +0200

Uganda Telecom (UT) has joined the league of global telecom operators offering mobile broadband services introducing the 3G Mobile Broadband card, a pocket-sized USB device that users can plug into either their laptops or personal computers to access and surf the internet. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Capital gains strengthen National Social Security Fund profits

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:29:00 +0200

Uganda's National Social Security Fund has announced a profit of UGX131bn for the financial year ending June 2008 boosted by accumulated capital gains from equity investments. The record earnings represent a 22% growth in profits from last year's financial results when NSSF registered profit worth UGX107bn. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Setanta Africa Sports Network launches Sports TV Uganda

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:57:00 +0200

Sports TV Uganda Limited is a privately owned television station, broadcasting sports programs from around the world, as a part of Setanta Africa Sports Network. The station is set to broadcast 24/7 and is free to air. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Getting ready for 2010 - South Africans entice East Africa

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:04:00 +0200

According to the World Tourism Organisation's Tourism 2020 Vision, tourism movement to Africa is expected to increase to 47 million arrivals by 2010. One of the factors that will contribute to the increase is the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. Read full story... | Send to a friend