SOUTHERN AFRICASA oil giant expands its presence in two more African countries
Engen Petroleum Limited, one of South Africa's leading refined petroleum products company, will acquire Shell Petroleum Company Limited's downstream business interests in Lesotho and Zimbabwe, in terms of sale and purchase agreements signed in July 2008. 11 Jul 2008 08:41
GHANASA oil company wins Ghana-NEPAD award
Engen Petroleum Ltd commits to Africa, remains on track to be a continental leader. 30 Jun 2008 14:10
AFRICAXenophobia - SA's branding crisis
[Vimtha Rajbansi] South Africa's image has suffered greatly from the wave of xenophobic attacks that took place recently. Here is a summary of the damage and some courses of action that need to be taken in order to restore the country's good name. 3 Jun 2008 11:35
AFRICAKingsley Holgate is fully fuelled for the road
South African adventurer Kingsley Holgate's latest expedition, a world first circumnavigation overland through 33 African countries, set out from Cape Point on April 27 in support of the “One Net, One Life Campaign”, which saw the expedition team aiming to reach a million people with treated mosquito nets and educational information on the disease. 21 May 2008 11:36
NIGERIANigeria's UBA excites investors
The Nigerian stock market was agog on Friday 16 May 2008, following the release of the six months audited results of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), West Africa's largest financial services group. 21 May 2008 10:41
SOUTHERN AFRICAMalawi bank rolls out internet banking
[Gregory Gondwe] Standard Bank of Malawi has rolled out an internet banking facility becoming the country's second bank where customers can access banking services from any corner of the world. 15 May 2008 06:16
BOTSWANASA brand agency embroiled in Botswana plagiarism row
NEWSWATCH: A South African branding company is under fire in Botswana, having been accused of plagiarising the US$7 billion brand owned by the Russian Beeline Mobile. 14 May 2008 12:42
SOUTHERN AFRICASouthern Africa unveils single tourism brand
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. 12 May 2008 09:39
SOUTH AFRICATalking trademarks in Africa
[Darren Olivier] Recent developments mean that trademark owners should make plans both to develop their brands' presence and to protect their rights in (and from) Africa. 8 May 2008 08:27
AFRICAEthiopian Airlines spreads its wings
Ethiopian Airlines to strengthen its presence in the Middle East. 24 Apr 2008 10:34
ZIMBABWEZim splurges cash to manage international perception
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe has splurged an undisclosed amount of money to bring in tourism agents from international markets as it battles to counter renewed Britain and US travel warnings. 22 Apr 2008 11:41
ZIMBABWEBeverley's red door closes, and opens for a new brand
[Dumisani Ndlela] Beverley Building Society's red door is closing, and a new one could open to the public next month. 22 Apr 2008 06:24
SOUTH AFRICANovember 1 lands Mascom Wireless account and joins Africa's young emerging business leaders - November 1
November 1, the up and coming Johannesburg-based branding group, has landed the Mascom Wireless account. Mascom Wireless is the leading cellphone operator in Botswana, with its network coverage now spanning 80% of the population. 20 Jun 2008 15:11
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