ZIMBABWETravel warnings hit Zimbabwe's marketing campaign [Dumisani Ndlela] The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is scrambling for a lifeline after its marketing campaign was thrown in the lurch by travel warnings from key countries, resulting in the cancellations of bookings by international tourists. 9 May 2008 13:43
SOUTHERN AFRICABotswana bans bulk fuel exports to Zim In the latest blow to Zimbabwe's wounded economy, the Botswana government has banned the export of bulk fuel to the neighbouring country. Scanty parallel market supplies are quickly running dry and transport is grinding to a halt across Zimbabwe. 9 May 2008 13:00
SOUTHERN AFRICASABC opens news agency [Michael Appel] In order to firmly stamp its presence on the national and international market, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has launched its own news agency. 8 May 2008 23:57
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
SOUTHERN AFRICAMalawian media institutions dominate NAMISA Awards [Gregory Gondwe] Malawi's two media institutions have dominated this year's National Media Institute of Southern Africa (NAMISA) awards which are held annually during commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day. 7 May 2008 14:02
ZIMBABWEZim business launch customer service organisation [Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's private sector has launched the Institute of Customer Services (ICS) as the country grapples with poor quality products and service delivery due to an economic crisis now in its ninth year. 7 May 2008 14:00
Company news
SOUTH AFRICARope barrier system makes a grand entrance - Right Stuff Book your space in the queue with our all-new stylish and practical rope barrier queue management systems, the ideal solution for crowd control, queue management and point-of-purchase. 9 May 2008 11:20
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 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 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