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Samsung's internet enabled TV hits East Africa market

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:04:00 +0200

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a flat-panel TV with a provision to access content on various websites, in East Africa. The 29mm LED TV was launched in Kenya at the end of June 2009.
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Courses set for August and September in Johannesburg and Cape Town

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:49:00 +0200

Organisational communication training specialists, Quo Vadis Communications, is to run two additional courses before the year's end to meet demand.
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Shipping companies say it is 'too early to talk of recovery'

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:37:00 +0200

Even though shipping rates are recovering, local shipping firms say they have not yet seen “green shoots” emerging in the turbulent shipping industry. They warn that the industry still faces shrinking world trade volumes and a glut of ships.
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Another South African retailer enters African market

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:41:00 +0200

Within three years of its establishment in South Africa, national scooter and motorcycle retailer Vuka Scuta continues to revolutionise the transport industry and is now set to capture the African market. The expansion into the African continent beyond South Africa has been launched with Vuka Africa opening its first outlet in Maputo, Mozambique this month.
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Africa's Gross Domestic Product to rise in two years

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:51:00 +0200

Despite the decline of global financial growth, Africa will be able to post positive growth in a year or two, according to a panelist at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Cape Town course set for June and July

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:14:00 +0200

Vacancies still exist for the Quo Vadis Organisational Communications course being held in Cape Town in mid year. The course, which has become a firm favourite amongst Corporates and NGOs respectively, runs over six days in June and July. A break between the two three-day sessions enables participants to complete course work and gain valuable on-hand experience.
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China pledges support for Africa despite economic slowdown

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:57:00 +0200

China's Ambassador to South Africa, Zhong Jianhua, has confirmed China will not reduce its investment in Africa, and is even considering expanding aid to the continent during the global recession.
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LG pushes for Anti-Counterfeit Bill in Kenya

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:11:00 +0200

LG is pushing for the enactment of the Anti-Counterfeit Bill into law as a measure to fight peddling of counterfeit goods such as cellphone handsets and associated gadgets in Kenya.
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A course with no useless information - enrol now!

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:10:00 +0200

Well-known marketing communications and training company, Quo Vadis Communications, has unveiled its training schedule for the 2009 year and says it is keeping fees for its courses at its 2008 levels.
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EU and Cameroon sign trade agreement

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:17:00 +0200

YAOUNDE: The EU and Cameroon have signed a 'stepping stone' Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the first of its kind between the EU and a Central African trade partner.
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