SOUTH AFRICACOMESA, SADC, EAC to discuss harmonisation of trade
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) will convene a tripartite meeting in October to discuss the harmonisation of trade in the region. 15 Jul 2008 11:09

SOUTH AFRICAUK to increase trade to Africa to $750m by 2010
[Michael Appel] The United Kingdom will be spending some $750 million in Africa by 2010, through its "Aid for Trade" strategy forming part of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 7 Jul 2008 16:52

SOUTH AFRICASA's Black business rejects ‘shocking' court ruling on Chinese
A number of Black business organisations including the National African Federated Chambers of Commerce (NAFCOC), Black Management Forum (BMF) and Black Lawyers Association (BLA) have reacted with anger to a recent High Court judgement that found that Chinese South Africans now qualify as BBBEE and EAA beneficiaries. 3 Jul 2008 10:29

SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa, Malawi to discuss bilateral trade
Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad will attend a two-day session of the South Africa/Malawi Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) this week to strengthen bilateral programmes of cooperation with Malawi. 9 Jun 2008 11:10

SOUTH AFRICAOrange to peddle iPhone in Africa
[Rachelle Crum] Orange, a subsidiary of France Telecom, has signed a new deal with Apple to offer the iPhone to its customers in several parts of Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean. The company already has an exclusive deal with Apple to sell the phone in France. 19 May 2008 06:55

SOUTHERN AFRICALimpopo, Swaziland to improve trade co-operation
[Gcina Ntsaluba] South Africa's Limpopo province and the Kingdom of Swaziland are to improve trade co-operation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Limpopo province is hosting a business delegation from Swaziland this week to forge regional economic ties. 7 May 2008 13:19

SOUTH AFRICAJet Community Awards 2008 call for entry
The Jet Community Awards, southern Africa's popular grassroots community awards programme, is open for entries once again to those extraordinary organisations and individuals who dedicate their time and energy to the upliftment of their local communities. Now in its sixth year, there's R1 million in prize money on offer and entries are being accepted from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. 10 Apr 2008 14:40

SOUTH AFRICALimpopo's Marula Festival kicks off
[Gcina Ntsaluba] An estimated 20,000 people are expected to attend the annual Marula Festival which kicks off in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, today, 29 February 2008. 29 Feb 2008 06:11

KENYAFleishman-Hillard boosts African footprint
Fleishman-Hillard International Communications has extended its reach in Africa with an affiliation with Tell-Em Public Relations in Kenya. In addition to the company's offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, this adds to its' affiliate relationships with Quadrant Company in Lagos and TRACCS in North Africa. 21 Feb 2008 08:52

SOUTH AFRICAWalkman is GSMA Best Handset
Sony Ericsson's W910i Walkman phone strutted off with the prize for Best Handset the GSM Association's 13th Global Mobile Awards 2008. The ceremony was held on 12 February in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the Mobile World Congress. 20 Feb 2008 10:43

SOUTH AFRICAUnleash your communication potential - Quo Vadis Communications
A specialist organisational communications course, to be held in KwaZulu-Natal next month, will equip participants in strategic and creative skills to ensure optimal ways in releasing the power of organisations. 3 Jul 2008 13:24

SOUTH AFRICAQuo Vadis handles Constitution Hill Trust - Quo Vadis Communications
The Constitution Hill Trust has appointed Quo Vadis Communication to handle its media liaison and public relations with immediate effect, on a pro bono basis. 30 Jun 2008 15:41

SOUTH AFRICAMarkex Parasol special - Right Stuff
Right Stuff will be exhibiting at Markex and World of Events 2008, where we will have several of our portable advertising products on display. The show runs from 10 to 12 June 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre. In conjunction, we will be running a special on the 1.9m Parasol for the month of June only. 10 Jun 2008 13:31