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Create/update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity and win!

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:09:00 +0200

Create or update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity.com before 30 June 2013 and stand a chance to WIN an awesome GoPro camera and accessories worth over R6000!
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Tourism growth outlook looks strong

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:54:00 +0200

Auditing firm PwC on Thursday (13 June) projected total room revenue in SA would grow at a compound annual rate of 9.2% between now and 2017 after overall spending on rooms in all categories rose by 13.4% in 2012 to R15.2bn‚ reflecting an increase in stay-unit nights and a 5.3% rise in the average room rate.
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[Cannes Lions 2013] Cannes Lions introduces Lions Health

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:13:00 +0200

CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is set to launch Lions Health next year, a new two-day independent festival and awards celebrating creative communications in healthcare, wellness and sustainability.
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Mozambique introduces Competition Law

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:09:00 +0200

Mozambique has promulgated Competition Law, 10 of 2013 (the Act), which will enter into force on 10 July, 2013. The Act applies to all economic activities in or having an effect in Mozambique, subject to certain exceptions.
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Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:26:00 +0200

TOKYO, JAPAN: Japan has pledged at least US$10bn in aid to Africa for the next five years as Tokyo prepares to host a major development conference for the resource-rich continent.
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Cannes Lions celebrates 60 years of game changing campaigns

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:37:00 +0200

CANNES, FRANCE: Celebrating its 60th year, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is set to commemorate its anniversary with the launch of Game Changers; an exhibition and accompanying book that celebrate six decades of campaigns that have changed the landscape of the advertising industry forever.
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197m people paying MTN for services

Wed, 29 May 2013 08:31:00 +0200

Telecommunications group MTN said on Tuesday (28 May) that the group had increased its subscriber base by 4% in the four months to April 30 to 197.4m mobile subscribers across its operations.
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Africa must make better use of resources

Tue, 28 May 2013 10:31:00 +0200

Africa's agricultural‚ mining and energy resources could be better used to boost the continent's pace of economic growth and pave the way for a breakthrough in human development‚ according to a report released on Monday (27 May).
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Calling all marketing professionals: visit Scan's stand at Markex!

Mon, 27 May 2013 09:46:00 +0200

As a display specialist, Scan Display is renowned for its beautiful custom-designed and crafted exhibition stands. At this year's Markex Gauteng show, Scan plans to deliver its largest self-branded exhibition stand yet - with an 84m² foot print.
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Beer sales keep SABMiller's profits flowing

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:51:00 +0200

Prospering from emerging markets such as Africa‚ SABMiller on Thursday (23 May) reported a 10% increase in group revenue to US$34.5bn for the year to March.
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