UGANDAUchumi hunts for loyal customers
[Walter Wafula] Uchumi, a Kampala supermarket, has unveiled the first retail shopping club in a bid to attract and retain its customers. The supermarket launched the U-Club, a customer loyalty initiative, which comes with a U-Club Card. 23 Sep 2008 10:46
KENYACountdown to first annual Kenya Trade Fair and Conference begins
The first annual Kenya Trade Fair and Conference, taking place 19 - 21 September 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, is eight days away. South African businesses will be able to engage with a host of Kenyan government and business stakeholders. 11 Sep 2008 12:52
KENYAKenyan retail supermarket now in Rwanda
[Carole Kimutai] Kenyan retail supermarket chain, Nakumatt opened a branch in Kigali, Rwanda, officially opening its doors last weekend as part of its campaign in reaching the Pan African market. 25 Aug 2008 12:11
SOUTH AFRICAHigh import tariffs holds up growth
[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
SOUTH AFRICACOMESA, SADC, EAC to discuss harmonisation of trade
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) will convene a tripartite meeting in October to discuss the harmonisation of trade in the region. 15 Jul 2008 11:09
SOUTH AFRICAUK to increase trade to Africa to $750m by 2010
[Michael Appel] The United Kingdom will be spending some $750 million in Africa by 2010, through its "Aid for Trade" strategy forming part of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 7 Jul 2008 16:52
TANZANIAGoogle gets on board for Kenya's tourism industry
[Carole Kimutai] Kenya's struggling tourism sector will receive a boost following an announcement by Google to promote tourism in Africa through online marketing tools by providing free advertisement vouchers to African organisations to market their businesses in an online environment. 27 Feb 2008 08:52
KENYAFleishman-Hillard boosts African footprint
Fleishman-Hillard International Communications has extended its reach in Africa with an affiliation with Tell-Em Public Relations in Kenya. In addition to the company's offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, this adds to its' affiliate relationships with Quadrant Company in Lagos and TRACCS in North Africa. 21 Feb 2008 08:52
SOUTH AFRICAWalkman is GSMA Best Handset
Sony Ericsson's W910i Walkman phone strutted off with the prize for Best Handset the GSM Association's 13th Global Mobile Awards 2008. The ceremony was held on 12 February in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the Mobile World Congress. 20 Feb 2008 10:43
AFRICASimplifying specialised printing needs
HP has launched three new vertical solutions for customers in the retail and financial services industries located in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 20 Feb 2008 09:54
SOUTH AFRICAOppose EU's economic agreements - Oxfam
[Michael Appel] Addis Ababa – International humanitarian organisation Oxfam and Afro-flag Youth Vision have urged African governments to jointly oppose the European Union's (EU) proposed Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 4 Feb 2008 06:31
SOUTH AFRICACensoring kids' advertising
[Vivian Warby] Retailers, manufacturers and fast food outlets will, by mid next month, have a self regulatory policy in place when it comes to advertising their products to children. 25 Jul 2007 09:21
Company news
SOUTH AFRICAWinning entries require skills to prepare - Quo Vadis Communications
South Africa has a wealth of talent and the projects that communicators throughout the country implement have been proven to be on par with the rest of the world. This can be seen through the numerous awards won by many South African business communicators down the years - notable amongst them winners of International Gold Quill Awards. 20 Oct 2008 13:20
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