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Marketing
SOUTH AFRICA
Relocation process exacerbates trauma of displaced people in South Africa
MSF alarmed by lack of protection of foreign nationals affected by recent violence.

SOUTH AFRICA
Conditions of displaced population deteriorate in South Africa
Nearly three weeks after the first outbreak of violence against foreign nationals in Johannesburg, MSF continues to provide medical assistance to displaced people throughout the city. MSF has also launched new activities in response to the unrest in Cape Town last week.


CENTRAL AFRICA
Malawi commissions green power
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi has commissioned a K50m solar and wind electrification plant in one of its Lakeshore district of Nkhotakota, which it says, is the first of its kind in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region.

AFRICA
Africa's railways get their first awards
The first awards ever to honour the African railway industry have been presented to the continent's leaders in the field of rail transport and services.

ZIMBABWE
Mugabe's worst foe runs amuck as prices escalate
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's ruling elite is battling to contain its worst foe - runaway inflation - as prices continue to skyrocket, threatening President Robert Mugabe's bid for re-election in a run-off pitting him against MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai on June 27, 2008.

AFRICA
African business ready to forge new kinds of global partnerships
Africa's private sector is poised to take the lead in taking Africa to a new level in competitiveness and its relations with the rest of the world.


Cinema
SOUTH AFRICA
Filminute 2008 call for entries
The entry deadline for international one-minute film festival Filminute 2008, which will run throughout the month of September, is 20 August 2008. The festival looks set to attract the largest audience yet as screenings have expanded to include television, mobile and other platforms.


Newspapers
NAMIBIA
Beauty pageant turns ugly
Newspaper barred from beauty pageant in retaliation for critical coverage.


Out Of Home
SOUTH AFRICA
Dart Ad June special - Right Stuff
The Dart Ad, which is a rotating pole system with three double-sided banner panels, has become very popular over the past couple of years, which could be attributed to its unique appearance and functionality. Right Stuff is running a special offer on the Dart Ad for June 2008.



Public Relations
KENYA
Telkom Kenya campaign voted tops
[Carole Kimutai] The Ogilvy Public Relations Kenya campaign to manage and position the restructuring of Telkom Kenya has been voted the best in Africa.


Retail
EAST AFRICA
Toyota and EABL sign vehicle lease agreement
[Carole Kimutai] Local motor sales firm Toyota East Africa Ltd has sealed a vehicle fleet upgrade deal with East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL). In the deal, EABL will receive 150 vehicles through a fleet leasing solution developed by Toyota East Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA
Thanking volunteers with a 'helping heart' - The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA
In the light of International Volunteer Week, 1 - 8 June, the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) would like to acknowledge and thank all kindhearted individuals who have volunteered their services at various fundraising events and assisted with general administration duties over the past 28 years.


Sponsorship
SOUTH AFRICA
Electronics firm helps eye clinics
LG Electronics has launched a campaign to aid free eye care camps in Mozambique and Zambia.

 

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