SOUTH AFRICA
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. 27 Jan 2010 12:57
SOUTH AFRICA
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Airline companies selling flight tickets to the highest bidder, B&B and ‘second-class' hotels charging up to R1000 a night for a standard room and one meal at restaurants costing an arm and a leg. Metered-taxi drivers increasing ten-fold the fare of a short distance trip and car rental outlets not budging if you don't cough up. 22 Jan 2010 09:08
SOUTH AFRICA
[Thabani Khumalo] The brand new world created by globalisation, informed citizenry and consumer's demand for brand experience presents a challenge for global brands to balance their aggressive marketing campaigns with social responsibility. 15 Oct 2009 11:45
SOUTH AFRICA
The results of the latest MasterCard Worldwide Index of Women's Advancement saw South Africa's Index score decline by five points from 90.6 to 85.7 between 2008 and 2009. The Index was released yesterday, Tuesday, 4 August 2009. 5 Aug 2009 08:24
SOUTH AFRICA
MTN on Thursday, 23 July 2009, said it has launched its Mobile Money offering in Ghana. 24 Jul 2009 14:36
SOUTH AFRICA
The annual Makhulu Polane t-shirt design competition is open for entries from Thursday, 16 July 2009. This local initiative was started by Big Blue in 2006 in a quest to discover and support fresh home-grown talent. 15 Jul 2009 09:33
SOUTH AFRICA
[Artwell Dlamini] Even though shipping rates are recovering, local shipping firms say they have not yet seen “green shoots” emerging in the turbulent shipping industry. They warn that the industry still faces shrinking world trade volumes and a glut of ships. 15 Jun 2009 12:37
SOUTH AFRICA
[Neo Semono] Despite the decline of global financial growth, Africa will be able to post positive growth in a year or two, according to a panelist at the World Economic Forum (WEF). 11 Jun 2009 12:51
SOUTH AFRICA
A Joint Presidential Advisory Council on Investment was launched by Nigeria and South Africa on Tuesday, 24 February 2009, to encourage investment between the two countries. 25 Feb 2009 12:37
SOUTH AFRICA
[Michael Appel] China's Ambassador to South Africa, Zhong Jianhua, has confirmed China will not reduce its investment in Africa, and is even considering expanding aid to the continent during the global recession. 17 Feb 2009 16:57
NIGERIA
[Bayo Adekanmbi] Brands are not inanimate products we pick off the shelf. Like man, they are living entities with extendable organic identities that exist in the hearts and minds of everyone they touch. They evolve like embryonic creatures and grow to take on human personalities that make them powerful forces that control our desires. 14 Nov 2008 11:38
WEST AFRICA
BANJUL: Heavy dependence on imported rice is crippling Gambian consumers, leading the government to call for New Rice for Africa, or Nerica, production to double. 11 Nov 2008 09:24
SOUTH AFRICA
[Michael Appel] High import tariffs, trade barriers and a culture of protectionism impedes economic growth, says Department of Trade and Industry Director General Tshediso Matona. 28 Jul 2008 12:35