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   WEST AFRICA Ornico expands into West AfricaJOHANNESBURG: South African-based brand and reputation intelligence company, Ornico has entered the Nigerian market through a joint venture partnership with Lagos-based investment group, AData. Established in 1984 by Oresti and Spero Patricios, Ornico has offices in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town and Nigeria. 8 Feb 2010 10:22 NIGERIA Nigerian media call for president to transfer powerThe heads of 17 Nigerian media organisations have called for ailing president Umaru Yar'Adua to formally transfer power to vice president Goodluck Jonathan within seven days or resign. The owners of the country's top newspapers and media organisations issued a joint statement on Wednesday, 3 February 2010. 5 Feb 2010 08:02 SOUTH AFRICA One Young World launchesOne Young World, a global leadership summit for young leaders age 25 and under, united from all the world's 192 countries to address major global challenges, will be held in London from 8-10 February 2010. 1 Feb 2010 11:53 NIGERIA Gateway rolls out wireless broadband in Nigeria
SOUTH AFRICA 2010: Our Cup runneth over
SOUTH AFRICA 2010 FIFA World Cup: two million tickets sold
WEST AFRICA Alcatel-Lucent to build 3G broadband network in Togo
COTE D'IVOIRE Ivorians protest at state mediaAt least 3,000 people marched through the streets of Abidjan in Ivory Coast on Tuesday, 26 January 2010, to protest against state media coverage ahead of the country's national elections. The protesters claim President Laurent Gbagbo has a "stranglehold" over state media and demanded opposition parties be given equal access to it. 28 Jan 2010 08:33 SOUTH AFRICA African media awards extend categories
GHANA New money transfer facility for Ghanaians in SAJOHANNESBURG: APRM Capital and a grouping of Ghanaian investors plan to, in March 2010, launch APRM Ashanti Capital Money Transfers, a money transfer facility allowing Ghanaians living in South Africa a better method of sending money home. 25 Jan 2010 11:11 GHANA Ghana to host 7th Africa Investment ForumThe 2010 Africa Investment Forum will take place in Accra, Ghana from 8 - 10 February 2010, hosting participants from about 30 countries. The event aims to provide a platform for countries to profile investment opportunities in various sectors to an international audience. 25 Jan 2010 10:54 SOUTH AFRICA 2010 overpricing undermines tourism business - SA Tourism
SOUTH AFRICA Dawn Rowlands to helm Aegis Media
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LAGOS: Gateway Communications Nigeria, headquartered in Lagos, late last week announced a contract with Cambridge Broadband Networks to create a point to multipoint broadband wireless network in Nigeria. Gateway will use Cambridge Broadband's VectaStar II platform to provision 130 hubs and 5000 terminal stations to deliver broadband connections across Nigeria. 
Good news from FIFA: not only have two million tickets been sold to date, a recent poll reveals that South Africans are ‘overwhelmingly positive' about hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 
PARIS: Alcatel-Lucent, earlier this week, announced that it has been awarded a €22 million contract by Togo Cellulaire to extend its network capacity in GSM and to build the first 3G wireless broadband network in the country. 
The 2010 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards have added sector-specific categories to reflect the important role that various industries play in economic development. Entries are free and can be on any platform - online, print, broadcast. The closing date for entries is 26 March 2010, with the awards ceremony being held on 1 July 2010 in Central London. 
Dawn Rowlands, who has been with Aegis Media South Africa for many years, will become CEO of South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa from February 2010 onwards. This appointment will be to oversee the business growth in the whole region. 
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