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SOUTH AFRICA
Namibia rides out recession

According to Monica Pienaar, manager for JHI property services company in Namibia, the commercial property market has remained stable and resilient over the past year, probably because of its stricter credit laws and an economy less affected by the recession than South Africa. 12 Mar 2010 11:37


ZIMBABWE
Zim: Clothing retail giants endure tough market

[Dumisani Ndlela] Clothing retail giants are finding that the battle for the cash market is turning tougher due to a proliferation of informal retail shops stocking cheap but quality merchandise from abroad. 8 Mar 2010 11:51




SOUTH AFRICA
SABMiller settles dispute with East African Breweries

Global brewing giant SABMiller said on Thursday, 25 February 2010, that group companies SABMiller Africa BV and Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) have agreed an amicable settlement of their dispute with East African Breweries Limited (EABL), a member of the Diageo plc group, relating to the Tanzanian beer market. 25 Feb 2010 21:11


SOUTH AFRICA
[Flux Trends] Let's strive for eco-justice, says green bishop

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] [Flux Trends] Most people are not aware of the alarming state and the critical position the planet earth is in right now, SAB Environmentalist of the Year Bishop Geoff Davies said today, Thursday, 25 February 2010, adding that people are failing in their responsibility to protect the earth. 25 Feb 2010 13:05


SOUTH AFRICA
Bridal Africa, belle of the ball

Bridal Africa, which last year announced it would team up with SA Fashion Week, is producing its own show at the Sandton Convention Centre from 6-7 November 2010. The exhibition will both acknowledge and award local specialist bridal designers and couturiers, reputedly a first for South African bridal shows. 25 Feb 2010 10:49


ZIMBABWE
Counterfeits on Zim's market

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's manufacturers are grappling with a surge in counterfeit consumer products on the retail market, ranging from food items to farming inputs. 22 Feb 2010 06:39


SOUTH AFRICA
How the world's top 500 brands stack up

The winners and losers in the global brand war have been announced in the Brand Finance Global 500 report dated February 2010 - Google is climbing, Microsoft slipping back and Coca-Cola extending its advantage over main rival Pepsi. 18 Feb 2010 07:17


KENYA
KCB launches multi-tasking ATM

[Carole Kimutai] The Kenya Commercial Bank Group (KCB) has launched a quickserve ATM in the country. The new MCR's Intelligent Deposit ATM has a touch screen and is capable of handling cash in both Kenya shillings and US dollars. The ATM costs about KSh5.4 million. 17 Feb 2010 08:39


SOUTH AFRICA
Row brews over Moroccan alcohol law

RABAT, MOROCCO: A row is brewing in Morocco over the sensitive issue of selling alcohol to Moroccan Muslims, which is banned by a law that is broken openly every day. 16 Feb 2010 12:22


SOUTH AFRICA
Cape accommodation not overpriced

A research survey launched in January 2010 to establish accommodation booking and pricing trends for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, reveals that the majority of the Western Cape's accommodation establishments are charging responsible rates for accommodation during the event. 12 Feb 2010 08:03


SOUTH AFRICA
Opera preview for media

Opera Software is using the 2010 Mobile World Congress (MWC) as a venue to preview its Opera Mini for the iPhone. 11 Feb 2010 11:42


SOUTH AFRICA
Calling community heroes

The 2010 Jet Community Awards, which have opened for entries, will recognise community projects and grass roots organisations in four categories. With more than R1 million in prize money, the competition is open to entries from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland, with the proviso that winners are obliged to reinvest their winnings into their community building initiatives. 9 Feb 2010 09:10


AFRICA
Emerging markets at the fore - BMI report

According to a newly released report, Emerging Markets Take Centre Stage: A Dramatic Shift in Purchasing Power, from country risk specialists Business Monitor International (BMI), the next decade will see a dramatic rise in the spending power of the emerging markets (EM) consumer. 8 Feb 2010 11:35


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