Don your thinking caps2010 is now literally around the corner with less than a year to kick-off. If you're the sort who can always think of a brilliant money-making idea then this will definitely be your time to shine. Africa is anticipating thousands of tourists from outside the continent to arrive for one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Tourists from all corners of the globe, in between joining in the football fun, will be browsing in and around shopping malls and strolling along streets and popular site-seeing spots to see what African treasure might tickle their fancy. South Africa Tourism has been doing its homework as well, hosting campaigns in Kenya and Nigeria in order to spread the 2010 love; countries outside Africa can expect a number of visitors during the period as well. Now is the time to put your ideas into action and make this event work to your benefit because, truthfully, there's a ton of cash to be made - all you need is the perfect idea. However, it would be wise to ensure your idea is also sustainable once the whole 2010 gravy train leaves Africa. If it is, then tourists will return, and will encourage their friends to visit us. If it is not, and simply a ploy to rip them off, they are unlikely to ever return - and they will spread the word. If you, however, plan on just enjoying the spectacle, then do sit back and enjoy the ride. Cheers! Sindy Peters, Content manager Send all your Africa marketing news to africanews@bizcommunity.com. Today's top stories
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[Proffesor Ndawonde] PORT ELIZABETH: Three Visitor Information Centres (VICs) were launched in Nelson Mandela Bay on Thursday, 30 July 2009 to ensure tourists arriving in the city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup get the best advice and information. Read more >> Digital
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Fidelis Zvomuya, editor of the quarterly magazine, Dairy Mail Africa, won the category for Best Climate Change News Story from Developing Countries, in a competition hosted by the Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP). Read more >>Mobile
[Dumisani Ndlela] A market-share battle is intensifying in Zimbabwe, where two previously-underdog mobile network operators are taking on leader, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe. Read more >> LAGOS: Zain Nigeria has launched a new product that allows customers on its network to choose their tariff plans. The product, called Zain Joli, allows pre-paid customers to determine their spending patterns by choosing specific packages. Read more >>Production
NEW YORK: Focus Features is accepting entries for its second Africa First Program. The deadline has been extended till Monday, 17 August 2009. The program plans to award five emerging filmmakers with US$10,000 in financing. Read more >>Retail
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced fresh measures to assist poor countries in tackling the global economic downturn. The IMF says it will increase lending by up to US$17 billion between now and 2014, and will suspend interest on some loans to low income countries until 2011. Read more >>[Gregory Gondwe] Old Mutual, the sole foreign counter in the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), last week, jerked the Malawi All Share Index (Masi) into motion after months of inaction moving it upwards to 4954.28 points from 4952.11 representing a 2.17 points push. Read more >> TV
Zain and Multichoice Kenya have entered into a partnership that will enable DSTV customers pay their subscription fees through Zain Zap. Speaking during the launch, Zain Kenya managing director Rene Meza said DSTV customers would not be charged for paying through Zap. Read more >> "Advertising is a bit like playing make-believe." - Hartman Jule Print - Print any item in this newsletter. Email - Email any item in this newsletter. Comment - Comment on any item in this newsletter. | | Advertisement:
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