AFRICA

China has its eyes on Africa
[Carole Kimutai] Apart from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China's (ICBC) purchase of a 20% stake in South Africa's Standard Bank, the Eastern giant is looking at the purchase as only one of a number of steps in its growing trade and business relations with the continent.

KENYA

SA team selected to revitalize Kenya Airways brand
Kenya Airways is poised for an extensive brand revamp that will touch and enhance all aspects of its customers' experience with the airline, from the web site, lounges and retail outlets to the cabin interiors, uniforms design, catering equipment and all brand communication items – and a South African company has been tasked with the assignment.

SOUTH AFRICA

Walkman wins GSMA Best Handset
Sony Ericsson's W910i Walkman phone strutted off with the prize for Best Handset the GSM Association's 13th Global Mobile Awards 2008. The ceremony was held on 12 February in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the Mobile World Congress.

Simplifying specialised printing needs
HP has launched three new vertical solutions for customers in the retail and financial services industries located in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Africa needs access to affordable medicine
[Bathandwa Mbola] South African Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang has called on the continent's health industry to improve access to affordable medicine.

KENYA

Kenya flowers hold
Kenya's flower sector has been steadily growing earning Ksh43 billion in 2007 from Kshs23 billion in 2006.

SOUTH AFRICA

Bank sponsors Inside Africa
CNN International has announced Zenith Bank as the exclusive sponsor of its popular weekly feature programme, Inside Africa.