SOUTHERN AFRICASouthern Africa unveils single tourism brand The 2010 Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) brand has been unveiled by nine Southern African countries at Durban's Tourism Indaba 2008 in a bid to encourage tourism in these countries. 12 May 2008 09:39
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
ZIMBABWEZim splurges cash to manage international perception [Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe has splurged an undisclosed amount of money to bring in tourism agents from international markets as it battles to counter renewed Britain and US travel warnings. 22 Apr 2008 11:41
ANGOLANampak plant in Angola can save SABMiller $6m [Nicola Mawson, Consumer Industries Correspondent] SABMiller aims to save about $6m a year when a new can manufacturing plant being built by Nampak was up and running in Angola in the middle of next year. 10 Apr 2008 07:29
SOUTHERN AFRICAMalawi's biggest bank achieves good results [Gregory Gondwe] Malawi's biggest bank by assets, the National Bank of Malawi has announced a 25% profit posting in 2007 according to its published results for the year ending December 31. 7 Apr 2008 07:18
ZIMBABWEZim companies re-brand for Africa [Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwean companies' rebranding reflects a desire to become freer of the shackles of an economy in crisis. 12 Mar 2008 11:18
UGANDABoost for football [Walter Wafula] Footballers participating Uganda's local challenge, the Super League, received a financial boost from Gateway Television (GTV), when its founder disbursed UGX306 million to the Federation Ugandan Football Association (FUFA). Each club in the Super league will receive UGX17 million. 18 Feb 2008 12:11
SOUTHERN AFRICASADC to launch conservation brand A unifying brand for nature conservation areas across borders in Southern Africa is to be launched in Durban later this year. 13 Feb 2008 06:41
EAST AFRICAUnrest affects Kenya Airways This week, Kenya Airways CEO Titus Naikuni presented an update on the company's performance following the post-election unrest. 11 Feb 2008 10:56
WEST AFRICAPress harassment hinders Niger's development, watchdogs warn Press freedom groups agree that an increase in arrests, intimidation and harassment of journalists in Niger is impeding development in one of the poorest countries in the world. 16 Jan 2008 07:32
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