AFRICA
[Sure Kamhunga] Shareholders in a key subsidiary owned by AIM-listed Lonrho are not letting up on their battle to convene an extraordinary meeting to demand a restructuring of the board and management. 15 Jun 2009 14:23
AFRICA
Despite the onset of the global recession Display Mania is still moving forward in developing new products, i.e. the slimline lightbox and the brand-new econo fabri frame which can also be illuminated. 8 Jun 2009 16:33
AFRICA
A trademark case has reached the Kenyan Court of Appeal, which has now given its ruling. 8 Jun 2009 14:42
AFRICA
[Walter Wafula] Superbrands unveiled the selection methods used in selecting winning brands in East Africa. The criteria was unveiled in Nairobi, Kenya by Superbrands East Africa project director, Jawad Jaffer at the launch of the 2009/2010 Superbrands East Africa. 5 Jun 2009 11:15
AFRICA
[Sam Hungwe] Demand for beer had turned out to be so strong that the market is undersupplied, says Joe Mutizwa, CEO of beverages group, Delta Corporation. And now the group, an associate of SABMiller, is commissioning a new lager line, which will help push volumes, as well as plant refurbishment and equipment replacement. 18 May 2009 10:14
AFRICA
Unilever's Sunlight brand plans to expand across Africa, Middle East and Turkey, with the campaign driven by South African advertising agency, The Hardy Boys. The announcement was made earlier this month in London that Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) had landed the global account for the brand. 18 May 2009 09:29
AFRICA
[Walter Wafula] Southern Enterprises a clearing and forwarding firm in Uganda has adopted a new brand in a bid to reposition its business in the global market place. The company unveiled a new logo last month, which it plans to use in its day-to-day business. 6 May 2009 11:08
AFRICA
Regional banking group, ABC Holdings Limited, announced on Monday, 27 April, 2009 that it is rebranding as BancABC. The rebranding comes as it prepares to launch into the retail sector. 29 Apr 2009 12:48
AFRICA
[Tom Sitati] The healthcare industry has for centuries debated whether to position itself as a profitable business or a service to society. Many hospitals have their origins in the world of non-profit but here's the untold secret of the so called world of non-profits; for any organisation to succeed it has to make a decent profit. 15 Apr 2009 12:11
AFRICA
[Tom Sitati] The healthcare industry has for centuries debated whether to position itself as a profitable business or a service to society. Many hospitals have their origins in the world of non-profit but here's the untold secret of the so called world of non-profits; for any organisation to succeed it has to make a decent profit. 15 Apr 2009 12:11
AFRICA
[Tom Sitati] Thankfully, the economic tide is sweeping us back to financial sanity. Susan Tumaini, a Nairobi-based human resource executive and single mother of two knows this too well. She has gone back to the basics that many in the thriving global economy had discarded. Before she ventures out to make any purchases, Susan arms herself with a shopping list. 8 Apr 2009 09:38
AFRICA
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AFRICA
African energy company, Engen, says it has overcome stiff challenges while rebranding from Shell to Engen in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the acquisition in 2008. Wayne Hartmann, general manager of Engen International Business Development, says much behind-the-scenes work was required to win the confidence of stakeholders in the DRC operation. 2 Apr 2009 09:50