SOUTHERN AFRICAImage key to Zim tourism revival
[Dumisani Ndlela] The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is hoping to produce a turn in dwindling international arrivals from its Zimbabwe International Travel Expo, which has been re-branded, the Sanganai Travel and Tourism Africa Expo. 26 Aug 2008 12:17

SOUTHERN AFRICASA oil giant expands its presence in two more African countries
Engen Petroleum Limited, one of South Africa's leading refined petroleum products company, will acquire Shell Petroleum Company Limited's downstream business interests in Lesotho and Zimbabwe, in terms of sale and purchase agreements signed in July 2008. 11 Jul 2008 08:41

SOUTHERN AFRICAMalawi bank rolls out internet banking
[Gregory Gondwe] Standard Bank of Malawi has rolled out an internet banking facility becoming the country's second bank where customers can access banking services from any corner of the world. 15 May 2008 06:16

SOUTHERN AFRICASA brand agency embroiled in Botswana plagiarism row
NEWSWATCH: A South African branding company is under fire in Botswana, having been accused of plagiarising the US$7 billion brand owned by the Russian Beeline Mobile. 14 May 2008 12:42

SOUTHERN AFRICASouthern Africa unveils single tourism brand
The 2010 Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) brand has been unveiled by nine Southern African countries at Durban's Tourism Indaba 2008 in a bid to encourage tourism in these countries. 12 May 2008 09:39

SOUTHERN AFRICATalking trademarks in Africa
[Darren Olivier] Recent developments mean that trademark owners should make plans both to develop their brands' presence and to protect their rights in (and from) Africa. 8 May 2008 08:27

SOUTHERN AFRICAZim splurges cash to manage international perception
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe has splurged an undisclosed amount of money to bring in tourism agents from international markets as it battles to counter renewed Britain and US travel warnings. 22 Apr 2008 11:41

SOUTHERN AFRICABeverley's red door closes, and opens for a new brand
[Dumisani Ndlela] Beverley Building Society's red door is closing, and a new one could open to the public next month. 22 Apr 2008 06:24

SOUTHERN AFRICANampak plant in Angola can save SABMiller $6m
[Nicola Mawson, Consumer Industries Correspondent] SABMiller aims to save about $6m a year when a new can manufacturing plant being built by Nampak was up and running in Angola in the middle of next year. 10 Apr 2008 07:29

SOUTHERN AFRICAMalawi's biggest bank achieves good results
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi's biggest bank by assets, the National Bank of Malawi has announced a 25% profit posting in 2007 according to its published results for the year ending December 31. 7 Apr 2008 07:18

SOUTHERN AFRICAZim companies re-brand for Africa
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwean companies' rebranding reflects a desire to become freer of the shackles of an economy in crisis. 12 Mar 2008 11:18

SOUTHERN AFRICABoost for football
[Walter Wafula] Footballers participating Uganda's local challenge, the Super League, received a financial boost from Gateway Television (GTV), when its founder disbursed UGX306 million to the Federation Ugandan Football Association (FUFA). Each club in the Super league will receive UGX17 million. 18 Feb 2008 12:11

SOUTHERN AFRICAEast 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