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The World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Foundation is to host the 1st Regional Web-Reach Internet Marketing Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya from 4-8 September 2012. The workshop is aimed at helping women entrepreneurs in the African continent to increase online presence and enhance their market reach, both local and international. 
Premium HD video clips from various M-Net productions are now available online at Getty Images and their agent, Gallo Images. Gallo Images represents Getty Images sub-Saharan Africa and will help with all research and licensing enquiries. 
LONDON, UK: Following the arrival of a number of other pop-up stores in the Covent Garden area, Chanel opened its first UK pop-up store on the main piazza on 24 July 2012 - just in time to benefit from the increased footfall in London driven by the Olympics. As well as stocking the full range of Chanel beauty products, it also boasts a first-of-its-kind nail bar. 
LONDON, UK: With Facebook's inaugural results perceived as being underwhelming, and Facebook looking to mobile to grow revenues, the challenge of how it monetises people's usage of its network over mobile phones continues to be a primary concern for investors. According to leading independent digital marketing agency Greenlight, if a phone is now not part of its plans, Facebook has a mobile problem on its hands. | Company news |
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SOUTH AFRICABASA crosses borders into Zimbabwe - Business and Arts South Africa
Business and Arts South Africa recently upped its African focus through a seminar convened by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ). Held at the Oliver Mtukudzi-created Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton, the focus of the seminar was trends around sponsorship in arts and culture. Read more >>| Government |
SOUTH AFRICADlamini Zuma appeals for support
South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has appealed for support as she prepared to take over the African Union Commission, saying her new role in the AU presents "a great responsibility" not only for her but for all women in the continent. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAOver R600m to improve HIV, Aids outcomes in NW
The North West Department of Health has dispersed an over R600m conditional grant to improve HIV and Aids, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Tuberculosis outcomes. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAGovt explains traffic fines related to state vehicles
Government has clarified the rules pertaining to traffic fines for official state vehicles, saying recent media coverage on the issue indicated a lack of understanding of The National Road Traffic Act No. 93 of 1996. Read more >>More Government news...
| Motoring |
SOUTH AFRICASmoother Amarok flexes more muscle
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] It usually takes ages (and some times it never happens) for car manufacturers to actually listen to grumbles from the public and attach enough weight to criticism by motoring journalists to actually do something about it - but not so Volkswagen South Africa who have made a few important improvements to their popular Amarok double-cab bakkies to eliminate the flak. Read more >>More Motoring news...
| Travel |
SOUTH AFRICATaj Cape Town launches VIP membership programme
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Taj Cape Town has recently launched its exclusive Taste by Taj membership programme, an extension of the hotel's service offering to ensure that local guests and regular users of the hotel's many facilities receive maximum enjoyment and value. Read more >>More Travel news...
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- Education Africa International Marimba an Steelpan Education Africa - Bedfordview, 4 August
- Copywriting for brands Vega School of Brand Leadership - Cape Town, 21 August
- Make your mark at Loyalty World Africa 2012 - Johannesburg, South Africa, 23 October
- Africa Energy Indaba Siyenza Management - Sandton, 19 February
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