ZIMBABWEZimbabwe: New talks collapse
A fresh round of negotiations to unlock the impasse over the allocation of ministries between the two formations of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and ZANU-PF collapsed last night with President Robert Mugabe's negotiating team dangling the release of Morgan Tsvangirai's passport as a bargaining chip. 13 Oct 2008 10:22
ZIMBABWEZimbabwe: How do you rein in 231 million percent inflation?
Zimbabwe's official annual inflation rate reached 231 million percent in early October, from the July estimate of 11.2 million percent, and the deadlock in talks between the ruling ZANU-PF and opposition parties is likely to push hyperinflation higher. 13 Oct 2008 07:49
ZIMBABWEUN agency appeals for $140m to feed Zimbabweans
NEW YORK: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has appealed for $140 million to feed some four million Zimbabweans over the next six months, warning that without more funds, the agency will run out of stocks by January. 10 Oct 2008 12:14
SOUTHERN AFRICAConference to highlight SADC investment opportunities
JOHANNESBURG: The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism is to host an investment conference on behalf of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to highlight opportunities ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 10 Oct 2008 09:36
SOUTHERN AFRICASwazi king tells graduates to go
King Mswati has directed Swaziland's college graduates to leave the country to find employment, admitting that a lack of jobs at home gives them no alternative. 10 Oct 2008 07:13
ZIMBABWEZimbabwe: Inflation soars to 231 million percent
Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate rose to 231 million percent in July, driven faster by food prices, according to official government statistics. The annual rate of price growth was 11,2 million in June. 9 Oct 2008 14:26
ZIMBABWEEver thought of paying your ISP with sugar?
Ever thought of paying for your internet services with sugar? It's possible but only in Zimbabwe. South Africa's 702 talk Radio reported that a leading internet service provider in the troubled African country, Zimbabwe Online, announced today that it will be accepting groceries as payment for services. 7 Oct 2008 10:38
Company news
SOUTH AFRICAAlliance Media wins Namibia International Airport advertising tender - Alliance Media
Alliance Media has been awarded the tender to once again exclusively control the indoor and outdoor advertising at Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport. 30 Sep 2008 14:48
SOUTH AFRICANigeria Mobile Football Trivia game kicks off with the English Premiership - Starfish Mobile
Starfish Mobile Nigeria has teamed up with Zain, a major mobile telecommunications company, to launch the second Mobile Football Trivia Game in that region. The latest game will be based on the current English Premiership League. The first mobile trivia game was launched in June and was based on the 2008 Euro Champs tournament. 11 Sep 2008 18:55
SOUTH AFRICAQuo Vadis to handle CAF Southern Africa's Conference on Sustainability - Quo Vadis Communications
CAF Southern Africa has appointed Quo Vadis Communications (QVC) to work on media liaison and public relations for its two-day conference titled Innovating for Sustainability - ‘Africans investing in Africa' to be held on 17th and 18th September 2008. 3 Sep 2008 13:56
SOUTH AFRICABarclays Bank continues to lead in African airport advertising - Alliance Media
Barclays Bank has launched a dominant airport advertising campaign in Uganda where Barclays have adopted area ownership of key sites and areas within the airport, targeting arriving and departing passengers as well as the busy meet-and-greet trade. 3 Sep 2008 12:58
SOUTH AFRICAEast African brands join family of international Superbrands - Superbrands
A host of brands operating in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have been identified by a voluntary independent panel of experts in the marketing and communications fields in East Africa. The brands participating in the programme range from local home grown brands through to worldwide global giants like Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Pirelli, Shell, Smirnoff and Weetabix. 1 Sep 2008 09:56
SOUTH AFRICAOutdoor advertising: Sports Dugout and Tunnel - Right Stuff
The Dugout is a classy shelter for seating team managers and players during a football match. Made from high-quality aluminium and polycarbon sheeting, the Dugout can be branded on the sides and back and is the professional choice in sports marketing and accessories. 29 Aug 2008 16:43
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