LONDON: Oil giant, Royal Dutch Shell, may pull out of operations in Zimbabwe, the Observer newspaper reported Sunday. 8 Jul 2008
The World Association of Newspapers had told Mugabe to drop a "luxury" tax clearly aimed at stifling news. 8 Jul 2008
The European Union will channel one billion euros (US$1,6 bn) in unused European farm subsidies to African farmers as part of its response to the global food crisis, the head of the EU executive said. 8 Jul 2008
Many South African drivers have taken to removing their number plates to avoid receiving dreaded speeding fines. The resultant reckless driving has been the cause of many pedestrians and motorists losing their lives. To raise awareness of this issue, full service agency Joe Public approached Arrive Alive with an innovative idea. 7 Jul 2008
Grapevine Communications has become further entrenched in the FMCG market by adding food giant, Foodcorp, to its portfolio. Foodcorp is Africa's largest black-owned food manufacturer and the world's fourth-largest wheat milling complex. 7 Jul 2008
JAPAN: Aid for Africa, and whether enough was coming from the world's major economic powers, was in the spotlight on as the Group of Eight nations met with seven African leaders at its annual summit. 7 Jul 2008
Communicators from across Africa will be in Johannesburg at the end of July 2008 to discuss how best to take advantage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and project Africa positively to the world at the third annual 2010 National Communication Partnership Conference. 7 Jul 2008
Each year the Marketing and Social Research Association (MSRA) takes a close look at the health of the East African research industry. The survey records actual revenue of member agencies for the previous calendar year and asks agency heads to forecast future growth. 7 Jul 2008
Barely a month after Chinese investors visited Malawi, a 20-person Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) delegation will also be visiting Malawi from 15-18 July. Ministry of Trade and Industry official, Leonard Mwaungulu, said the purpose of the visit is to explore investment opportunities in Malawi. 7 Jul 2008
Zimbabwe's retail and banking sectors lurched into an unprecedented crisis after banks struggled to deal with an implosion of zeros on the country's beleaguered currency, throwing the point of sale (POS) transaction system into a quandary. 7 Jul 2008
In the recent xenophobic attacks, it was not government or business that acted fast, it was the non-profit sector. This sector is supported by philanthropy and we underestimate the role that it plays in all sectors of society. In fact, our press freedom in many ways depends on civil society organisations (funded by philanthropy) to act as watchdogs and advocates for such freedom. 7 Jul 2008
The latest ICANN plan to allow the global populace to assemble an entire domain name like www.yourname.yourname as their free-choice is a revolutionary and timely decision. This now open doors to cyber-brands such as my.ibm, hotel.chicago, it.jobs, play.poker, fly.usa or go.dell and applicants will submit a non-refundable fee of US$100 - 500 000 for each name idea and the businesses are already jumping to get started. 7 Jul 2008
American International Group has announced a profit before tax of UGX5bn representing a 4.1% growth in the company's earnings in 2007. The profit growth is a result of swollen premiums, according to the company's 2007 financial reports released on July 2. 7 Jul 2008
Nine talented local writers have written original 28-chapter short stories to be read on cellphones as part of a larger MOBfest initiative, which inspires innovative content creation on the mobile platform. The literary project Novel Idea launches today, Monday, 7 July 2008. 7 Jul 2008
Effective 1 July 2008, global sports brand adidas is now the key sportswear supplier to health and fitness brand Virgin Active in South Africa. 7 Jul 2008
5FM has secured MTV base VJ, Fikile “Fix” Moeti, as the Sunday night host of The Best of 5 with Fix. Fix made MTV history back in 2006 when she became the first-ever female video jockey on MTV base after winning a nationwide competition to become MTV base's newest VJ. 7 Jul 2008
The marketplace is strewn with carcasses of once very successful companies and brands that failed to keep up with changing needs. Why? Because marketing tacticians were left to it, rather than the business as a whole, led by the CEO. 7 Jul 2008
Prices of food in Kenya, which have already risen by 50 percent since the start of 2008, could increase further following a new government regulation, a consumer watch group has warned. 7 Jul 2008
The Boss of the Year Award is calling for nominations of bosses with the qualities to become icons of leadership in South Africa's workplace. Now in its 19th year, the award is organised by Dictum Publishers, with MTN SA Foundation as the new patron and main sponsor. 7 Jul 2008
The cut-off date for nominations and voting for the fifth annual Junction Awards is 31 July 2008. Hosted by CareerJunction, the Junction Awards give career seekers the opportunity to vote for South African recruitment agencies that have displayed outstanding and exemplary recruitment practices. 7 Jul 2008
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