ZAMBIA
LUSAKA: First National Bank announced yesterday, 27 October 2009, the launch of its Zambia operation. The operation was officially opened by the president of Zambia, President Rupiah Banda. The company's banking license was issued on 25 November 2008. 28 Oct 2009 10:20
SOUTH AFRICA
[Thabani Khumalo] The brand new world created by globalisation, informed citizenry and consumer's demand for brand experience presents a challenge for global brands to balance their aggressive marketing campaigns with social responsibility. 15 Oct 2009 11:45
SOUTH AFRICA
The results of the latest MasterCard Worldwide Index of Women's Advancement saw South Africa's Index score decline by five points from 90.6 to 85.7 between 2008 and 2009. The Index was released yesterday, Tuesday, 4 August 2009. 5 Aug 2009 08:24
CENTRAL AFRICA
[Gregory Gondwe] The financially struggling Air Malawi has struck a deal with South Africa's City of Johannesburg to allow interested Malawians to benefit from the 2009 Jo'burg Shopping Festival scheduled for 1 - 30 September 2009. 17 Jul 2009 09:47
SOUTH AFRICA
The annual Makhulu Polane t-shirt design competition is open for entries from Thursday, 16 July 2009. This local initiative was started by Big Blue in 2006 in a quest to discover and support fresh home-grown talent. 15 Jul 2009 09:33
SOUTH AFRICA
[Artwell Dlamini] Even though shipping rates are recovering, local shipping firms say they have not yet seen “green shoots” emerging in the turbulent shipping industry. They warn that the industry still faces shrinking world trade volumes and a glut of ships. 15 Jun 2009 12:37
SOUTH AFRICA
[Neo Semono] Despite the decline of global financial growth, Africa will be able to post positive growth in a year or two, according to a panelist at the World Economic Forum (WEF). 11 Jun 2009 12:51
SOUTH AFRICA
[Michael Appel] China's Ambassador to South Africa, Zhong Jianhua, has confirmed China will not reduce its investment in Africa, and is even considering expanding aid to the continent during the global recession. 17 Feb 2009 16:57
CENTRAL AFRICA
[Gregory Gondwe] Carlsberg Malawi Brewery Limited, which has been trying to re-brand its beer products, has suspended production for January - and consumers are not happy. 14 Jan 2009 08:03
CENTRAL AFRICA
[Gregory Gondwe] The United States government has donated a machine worth close to US$60,000 to the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) which will enable it to identify banned or sub-standard ingredients that may be used in foods produced or imported into the country. 1 Sep 2008 12:04
CENTRAL AFRICA
Ordinary Malawians, cheered by the prospect of cheaper food, have welcomed government's ban on the private trading of maize, but food security experts and businesses have expressed concern. 29 Aug 2008 11:48
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SOUTH AFRICA
With the 2010 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, not to mention glorious summer, the Rapid Kiosk is the natural choice for public events and portable, instant retail solutions. 11 Nov 2009 15:41
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