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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

AFRICAACP launches film production support programme
The African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) presents the ACP-EU Support Programme for the ACP Cinema and Audiovisual Sector. The Secretariat of the ACP Group of States and the European Union have designed a new support programme for the ACP audiovisual sector, ACP Films (ie. cinema and television). ACP Films is managed by the ACP Secretariat and financed by the 9th European Development Fund (EDF). 25 Apr 2008 11:00

CENTRAL AFRICASA's Cyber Lotto Limited to invest US$1.7 million in Malawi
[Gregory Gondwe] South African firm Cyber Lotto is to inject US$1.7m into Malawi's national lottery after taking over from struggling African Lotteries Limited (Aflot). 25 Apr 2008 08:04

CENTRAL AFRICAEconomic Partnership Agreement divides Malawi
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi is divided over whether to endorse the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPAs) or not with President Bingu wa Mutharika joining the fray when he told the media in Lilongwe two weeks ago, that he will not allow Malawi to sign. 22 Apr 2008 15:14

CENTRAL AFRICAMalawians like new TV bouquet
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawians are excited about what they have described as very affordable subscription fees for the newly introduced bouquet by pan-African pay-TV satellite service GTV. The service will cost them K1,480 (US$10.57) a month. 21 Apr 2008 10:53

CENTRAL AFRICAMobile company has new MD for Malawi
[Gregory Gondwe] Celtel Malawi, one of Malawi's two mobile phone companies announced the appointment of a new Managing Director over the weekend. Fayaz King has taken over from Charles Zouzou who has left Celtel Group after a five-year stint as MD for Celtel operations in Malawi and Gabon. 16 Apr 2008 13:44

SOUTH AFRICAGetty Images Space Snaps Challenge scores huge discounts - Gallo Images
South African designers have found the Getty Images Space Snaps Challenge and are heading to be the highest scorers in outer space whilst also saving 25% on their royalty-free purchases. 6 May 2008 17:07

SOUTH AFRICACeltel Nigeria April Buzz game sparks the mind - Starfish Mobile
Starfish Mobile International, together with Celtel Nigeria, have created a new and amusing SMS based campaign known as the April Buzz game. The latest campaign is ideal for stimulating the minds of the vast and patriotic Nigerian mobile market. 25 Apr 2008 11:47

SOUTH AFRICABob Scarpelli gets ready to step out of his shoes at Cannes this year - Gallo Images
Getty Images Ultimate Brief competition for agency creative teams is open and the brief is simple and exciting. 21 Apr 2008 09:07

SOUTH AFRICAScan Display Botswana moves and expands into printing - Scan Display
Scan Display's Botswana branch has moved to new offices in Broadhurst, Gaborone. The exhibition and display specialist has been operating in Botswana since 1999 and the company's recent growth was the motivation for the move to bigger premises. 15 Apr 2008 15:55

SOUTH AFRICAStarfish Mobile initiate Easter Race in Nigeria - Starfish Mobile
Starfish Mobile International has created and implemented another successful SMS based campaign with Celtel Nigeria during the Easter month of March. 27 Mar 2008 17:08

SOUTH AFRICAUnderstand and experience the Chinese business environment - USB-ED
USB Executive Development Ltd of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB), in conjunction with Stellenbosch University's Centre for Chinese Studies, is launching a new, structured executive learning programme called “Passport to China”. This is in response to China's increasing global presence and rapid economic expansion that have created considerable business interest in the world's most populous nation. 25 Mar 2008 16:46

SOUTH AFRICAGreenwash is losing its shine - Gallo Images
Simply being seen to be green will soon not be enough, according to Getty Images global planning director, Rebecca Swift. In a recent update at BBC News24 she argues that time is running out for advertisers who "greenwash" audiences with empty eco-cliches. 25 Mar 2008 15:35