the Retail community of East Africa

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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The head, heart and hand of branding

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:45:00 +0200

The brand new world created by globalisation, informed citizenry and consumer's demand for brand experience presents a challenge for global brands to balance their aggressive marketing campaigns with social responsibility.
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EABL to launch CSI program

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:26:00 +0200

East Africa Breweries (EABL), through its corporate social investment division - EABL Foundation, has confirmed plans to step up environmental promotion and awareness programs in four East African countries.
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Finlay shuts down Mara Mara factory

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:42:00 +0200

James Finlay (Kenya), a local tea extracts manufacturing firm, has announced the commencement of a phased shutting down of its Mara Mara Tea Extracts factory located in Kericho, Rift Valley. Finlay's sales volumes have been affected by the economic downturn and increasing competition from lower cost production centres.
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Kenya: e-Commerce is here, finally

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:22:00 +0200

The arrival of the East African Marine Systems (TEAMs) fibre optic cable in Kenya has heralded a new era of better and faster internet connection. Business expectations have risen as well. Carole Kimutai spoke to Information and Communication Permanent Secretary Dr. Bitange Ndemo on how this translates into better business.
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EABL takeover deal frozen by UK court

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:47:00 +0200

A bid by East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to end its partnership with competitor, South African Breweries Miller (SABMiller), and join another brewer was put on hold by a UK court. In a ruling passed on Tuesday, 18 August 2009, Diageo - majority shareholder in EABL with a 50% stake - and SABMiller were ordered to begin an arbitration process.
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To be the toast of Tanzania

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:41:00 +0200

Alcohol producer and distributor Distell is spearheading a viticultural initiative in Tanzania expected to enable wine farmers in the Dodoma highlands to double their crops within three to five years — and may yet be developing a feasible model for rolling out vineyard productions across sub-Saharan Africa.
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Bookings open for September course in Cape Town

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:21:00 +0200

Bookings have opened for the Cape Town leg of the highly regarded Organisational Communications course run by Quo Vadis Communications (QVC) which will be held in September and October 2009.
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MasterCard Index: growing inequality between SA women, men

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:24:00 +0200

The results of the latest MasterCard Worldwide Index of Women's Advancement saw South Africa's Index score decline by five points from 90.6 to 85.7 between 2008 and 2009. The Index was released yesterday, Tuesday, 4 August 2009.
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Uganda's coffee factory first

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:05:00 +0200

Uganda has launched a coffee roasting and packaging company, described as the first of its kind in Africa. President Yoweri Museveni launched the Good African Coffee factory on Friday, 17 July 2009.
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