Brand Leadership leads Ghana's National Democratic Congress' successful election campaign - Brand Leadership
South African-based Brand Leadership Group has been central to the election campaign that ensured that Professor Atta Mills, the presidential candidate for Ghana's leading opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was sworn in as the next president of the Republic of Ghana. 8 Jan 2009 13:29
Ikalafeng to judge prestigious Rebrand 100 Global Awards - Brand Leadership
Thebe Ikalafeng, founder of the Brand Leadership Group will be part of the 10-man jury at the next prestigious Rebrand 100 Global Awards, which will take place in the USA in January 2009. 18 Dec 2008 13:45
East African brands join family of international Superbrands - Superbrands
A host of brands operating in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have been identified by a voluntary independent panel of experts in the marketing and communications fields in East Africa. The brands participating in the programme range from local home grown brands through to worldwide global giants like Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Pirelli, Shell, Smirnoff and Weetabix. 1 Sep 2008 09:56
Tanzania: Sun-Flag closes factory
Sun-Flag (Tanzania) Limited is closing down its Unga-Limited textile plant, signalling another major blow to the already suffering local textile industry. 21 Apr 2008 11:36
Tanzania's Exim Bank boasts profit growth
The MD of Exim, Sabetha Mwambenja has said that during its 10 years of existence, Exim has enjoyed year-to-year growth in profits, assets and deposits. 14 Apr 2008 13:55
Unrest affects Kenya Airways
This week, Kenya Airways CEO Titus Naikuni presented an update on the company's performance following the post-election unrest. 11 Feb 2008 10:56
UBA aims to be Africa's sixth largest bank in 2010
According to the group MD and CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony Elumelu, the Nigerian bank's ambition is to become the 6th largest bank in Africa by 2010, with long term plans to mature as the leading African bank. 5 Dec 2007 09:00
African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite project
A critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04
New move to sell East Africa as single tourism unit
The East African Community is working on a strategy that will sell all its five member countries as a single unit in the tourist market. 30 Nov 2007 11:57
Music video project for Africa
Pan-African music entertainment network MTV Networks Africa and oil marketer Shell have partnered to boost Africa's contemporary music industry. 22 Nov 2007 14:43
Investor firm to acquire stake in Kenya bank
[Carole Kimutai] Equity Bank is set to become the biggest bank in Kenya in terms of capital base following plans by a Pan African based investment firm, Helios EB Investors to acquire over 90 million new shares. 15 Nov 2007 14:52
Men first! (But the ladies can take a peep as well)
[Carole Kimutai] The first men's lifestyle magazine ADAM has caused quite in Nairobi. CAROLE KIMUTAI caught up with ADAM editor - Oyunga Pala 15 Oct 2007 06:14
Joining forces for cool-drinks, cool music
The Coca-Cola Company and music channel MTV base have entered into a major marketing alliance that will partner the two brands on air, on-the-ground and on pack. 17 Aug 2007 13:01
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