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Southern Africa unveils single tourism brand

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:39:00 +0200

The 2010 Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) brand has been unveiled by nine Southern African countries at Durban's Tourism Indaba 2008 in a bid to encourage tourism in these countries. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Travel warnings hit Zimbabwe's marketing campaign

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:43:00 +0200

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is scrambling for a lifeline after its marketing campaign was thrown in the lurch by travel warnings from key countries, resulting in the cancellations of bookings by international tourists. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Botswana bans bulk fuel exports to Zim

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 +0200

In the latest blow to Zimbabwe's wounded economy, the Botswana government has banned the export of bulk fuel to the neighbouring country. Scanty parallel market supplies are quickly running dry and transport is grinding to a halt across Zimbabwe. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Rope barrier system makes a grand entrance

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:20:00 +0200

Book your space in the queue with our all-new stylish and practical rope barrier queue management systems, the ideal solution for crowd control, queue management and point-of-purchase. Read full story... | Send to a friend

SABC opens news agency

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:57:00 +0200

In order to firmly stamp its presence on the national and international market, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has launched its own news agency. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Talking trademarks in Africa

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:27:00 +0200

Recent developments mean that trademark owners should make plans both to develop their brands' presence and to protect their rights in (and from) Africa. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Malawian media institutions dominate NAMISA Awards

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:02:00 +0200

Malawi's two media institutions have dominated this year's National Media Institute of Southern Africa (NAMISA) awards which are held annually during commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Zim business launch customer service organisation

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:00:00 +0200

Zimbabwe's private sector has launched the Institute of Customer Services (ICS) as the country grapples with poor quality products and service delivery due to an economic crisis now in its ninth year. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Malawi introduces international calling cards

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:57:00 +0200

Malawi has become the second country in southern Africa to introduce an international calling card to be used by both mobile and fixed phone line subscribers. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Limpopo, Swaziland to improve trade co-operation

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:19:00 +0200

South Africa's Limpopo province and the Kingdom of Swaziland are to improve trade co-operation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Limpopo province is hosting a business delegation from Swaziland this week to forge regional economic ties. Read full story... | Send to a friend