the Retail community of East Africa

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

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

Countdown to first annual Kenya Trade Fair and Conference begins

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:52:00 +0200

The first annual Kenya Trade Fair and Conference, taking place 19 - 21 September 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, is eight days away. South African businesses will be able to engage with a host of Kenyan government and business stakeholders. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Kenyan retail supermarket now in Rwanda

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:11:00 +0200

Kenyan retail supermarket chain, Nakumatt opened a branch in Kigali, Rwanda, officially opening its doors last weekend as part of its campaign in reaching the Pan African market. 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

COMESA, SADC, EAC to discuss harmonisation of trade

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:09:00 +0200

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) will convene a tripartite meeting in October to discuss the harmonisation of trade in the region. 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