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MarketingCENTRAL AFRICA Malawi's AGOA exports fall[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi is US$0.7 million short of last year's exports through the American Growth Opportunity Act (AGOAIII) by only registering US$1.7 million in the first quarter of the year from US$2.4 million recorded in the corresponding period last year. SOUTHERN AFRICA Zambia braces for a Zimbabwean exodusSerious concern is mounting in Zambia that a wave of Zimbabwean immigrants could cross the border escaping worsening political violence in the aftermath of the country's presidential run-off election at the end of June. SOUTH AFRICA Global recognition for SA bankStandard Bank has been awarded the Global Business Coalition (GBC)'s Award for Business Excellence for its HIV/AIDS Workplace Program in 2008. The award effectively recognises the best workplace AIDS program in the world. AFRICA SA company joins the heavyweights to serve AfricaConcargo, a South African-based expert in supply chain management activities, has successfully qualified in becoming the first African member of The Heavy Lift Group (THLG). SOUTHERN AFRICA Southern Africa: Looking for answers to xenophobia's rise Xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa is generating a good deal of soul searching in a region that has shared much history, culture and strong informal economic ties - as well as hardships. SOUTH AFRICA Marketing during recession: Survival tacticsIt's been proven that it is sound advice to spend more on marketing during a recession. But many marketers will find this advice impractical. For those that don't have extra money available, what tactics can be used to weather the storm of tough economic times CENTRAL AFRICA Malawi: Budget crisis threatens farm spendingAnother year, another budget crisis in Malawi, with the opposition once again flexing its muscles by threatening to block the passing of the treasury vote. SOUTHERN AFRICA Zambia: Rising levels of resentment towards ZimbabweansZimbabweans seeking greener pastures in neighbouring Zambia - and an escape from the election violence wracking the country - are becoming increasingly concerned at the rising levels of contempt directed against them. Advertisement:
AdvertisingSOUTH AFRICA Bizcommunity.com beefs up Gauteng sales teamAfter losing some heavyweight sales people in Gauteng at the beginning of the year Bizcommunity.com is happy to announce that heavy artillery, in the form of Riaan Kriel, will be employed in the Gold City as from the beginning of July.
BrandingSOUTH AFRICA Food security tops African Regional Summit agenda[Rosalia Opondo] Food security is top of the agenda at the 25th Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Regional Conference for Africa, currently being held in Nairobi, Kenya.
Education and TrainingEGYPT Demystifying voice and data communications systemsAlcatel-Lucent is organising a customised workshop for media professionals in Egypt in order to enhance their understanding of the "how and why" of voice and data communications systems, networks and terminology and the impact of these technologies on business decisions and opportunities.
MediaCENTRAL AFRICA Malawi launches Media Code of Conduct for 2009 elections[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi has launched a Media Code of Conduct for its 2009 general elections, 11 months before the country goes to the polls. ZIMBABWE Where are the election observers?There are no election observers officially on the ground with just 17 days left before Zimbabwe's presidential run-off ballot. AFRICA The battle of traditional versus new media in emerging African marketsAs marketers look at the diverse markets of Africa they undoubtedly see endless opportunities for their products and services. But getting their brands to impact and motivate consumer choice has become more and more difficult in the extremely fragmented and rapidly evolving media scene that is typical of the region.
MobileCENTRAL AFRICA Malawi's TNM upgrades cutting-edge technology[Gregory Gondwe] One of Malawi's two mobile phone service providers, TNM, switched to their New Generation Home Location Register (NGHLR) on Sunday as part of their extensive networking upgrading to take place in the next six months. SOUTH AFRICA It's mobi click!Global Mobile Yellow Pages launched in Cape Town. SOUTH AFRICA Mobile Football Trivia game hits Nigerian market - Starfish MobileStarfish Mobile Nigeria has teamed up with international mobile network operator Celtel Nigeriato to launch the second Mobile Football Trivia Game in Africa.
NewspapersZIMBABWE Zimbabwe slaps import duty on foreign newspapersZimbabwe has imposed an import duty on the foreign press following concerns by President Robert Mugabe's government over "hostile foreign newspapers coming into Zimbabwe," state media said on Saturday, 7 June 2008.
Out Of HomeSOUTH AFRICA Markex Parasol special - Right Stuff Right Stuff is currently exhibiting at Markex and World of Events 2008, where several of its portable advertising products are on display. In conjunction, there is a special running on the 1.9m Parasol for June 2008. The show runs until 12 June at the Sandton Convention Centre.
ProductionTANZANIA Tanzanian band takes on Europe The Ngoma Africa band, a Tanzanian band based in Germany has released a new single CD Apache Wacha Pombe, which means, “Apache stop over drinking alcohol”. And by all accounts, it's a hit in Europe!
Public RelationsCENTRAL AFRICA Oil company invests in Malawi[Gregory Gondwe] Total Group, which has already invested over US$20 million in Malawi since its merger with Mobil Oil Malawi Limited, has announced that it will be investing US$4 million annually in the country in a drive to boost its projects.
ResearchAFRICA Investors look to logistics, transport[Praveen Ojha] Financial deals in Africa's transportation sector: shipping and aviation dominate the industry landscape in early 2008.
RetailEGYPT Egypt "must give oil cash to poor"Despite oil wealth, many Egyptians live in poverty. Now religious body issues edict. MOZAMBIQUE Mozambique: Second wave of reforms aims to share wealth After a four year stint working on a South African gold mine in Johannesburg, Orlando Khosa, 33, returned home to Mozambique to establish his own business and eight years later it proved to be a smart business decision. SOUTH AFRICA Kenya: Food crisis prompts diet changes A 50 percent rise in food prices in Kenya since the start of 2008 has led many people to drastically reduce their daily diets, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). ZIMBABWE South African maize heads to HarareA 300,000 ton consignment of South African white maize is currently being dispatched to Zimbabwe a few weeks ahead of the 27 June presidential election re-run. ZIMBABWE Who wants to be a trillionaire...? I don't...[Dumisani Ndlela] There's one thing that does not add up to one big spectacular zero at the moment in Zimbabwe, and that's its banknotes. In fact, the problem is too many zeros in a country with more billionaires than any other nation on earth - but Zimbabwe's 'rich' are starving. EAST AFRICA East Africa governments told to harmonise trade terms[Carole Kimutai] Kenya's retail supermarket chain Nakumatt has petitioned East Africa governments to consider harmonising existing trade terms to accelerate regional growth. KENYA Kenya hits Coca-Cola with excise taxCoca-Cola's Kenyan operations have received a hard knock with a ruling from the Revenue Authority that will force the company to pay excise tax on costs incurred washing and sanitizing returned soda bottles. SOUTH AFRICA Get Tested Day - 21 June 2008 - The Heart and Stroke Foundation SAThe Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) is encouraging the public to have their blood pressure tested during the annual Get Tested Day campaign on 21 June.
TVZIMBABWE Tsvangirai calls on the youthSpeaking in an exclusive interview this weekend with pan-African entertainment network, MTV Networks Africa and US campus TV network MTVu, Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will urge young people of all nations to take an active role in issues affecting the country in order to secure a brighter future for Zimbabweans of all ages. SOUTH AFRICA Four BBC Worldwide channels for DStv[Issa Sikiti da Silva] BBC Worldwide Channels, in partnership with MultiChoice Africa, has said that it will launch four new channels - BBC Entertainment, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Knowledge and BBC CBeebies - from 1 September 2008 on the DStv platform to replace and build upon the success of its existing channels, BBC Prime and BBC Food. The announcement was made yesterday, Tuesday 10 June, at the Saxon Hotel in Sandhurst, Johannesburg. | 
