Topic: Business

How a little known tech start-up from Zimbabwe is shaping up to be the next African mobile start-up to watch!

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The mobile internet revolution is sweeping across Africa like a wave! And riding on the back of this mighty wave are exciting new home-grown start-ups and developers looking to launch the next big mobile application. It is amongst these young talented Africans that Zimbile a Zimbabwean tech start-up is well poised to change the mobile landscape of Africa. Zimbile has developed a platform that enables businesses and individuals around the continent to create fast loading mobile websites in minutes with zero technical experience. On the surface, Zimbile may come across as simply a promotional tool for businesses to create mobile... Continue Reading

World Bank MD in Liberia to Review Liberia’s Political and Economic Issues

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By Peterking Quaye in Monrovia – World Bank (WB), Dr. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Managing Director has arrived in Liberia to begin a two-day official visit today. While in the country, Dr. Indrawati will review Liberia’s political economy issues, portfolio performance, development, infrastructure and post-conflict challenges, including World Bank support to the country, a statement issued by the Bank has said. She will also meet and hold discussions with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, members of the Liberian Legislature, Finance Minister Amara Konneh, other senior officials of the Liberian Government, and private sector representatives. More recently, as part of the Joint Country... Continue Reading

Boardmans & Red Square appoints Ireland / Davenport as communications agency

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Boardmans and Red Square today confirmed that Ireland / Davenport has been appointed as the new communications and advertising partner for both brands. The Independent Agency Search & Selection company facilitated the tender process on behalf of Boardmans and Red Square. Susan Napier, Managing Director of Ireland / Davenport said the agency is thrilled with the appointment for two brands the stature of Red Square and Boardmans, not to mention to have the opportunity to work with Edcon – an ambition of the agency.  “We are so proud and honoured to have been awarded these two amazing brands. We are... Continue Reading

Zimbabwe: DIGITAL MARKETING Comes to Bulawayo

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Unlimited Connect Centre is proud to host one of the most relevant seminars for businesses that want to use technology to penetrate the market. The internet has arrived on everyone’s Marketing agenda in Zimbabwe. There are some concrete and practical ideas that you could implement in your business whether you are an entrepreneur or a large- scale focused business. This seminar will help you learn simple digital marketing systems Some of the topics to be covered are –       Social Media,  Facebook and Twitter have changed the way in which we communicate. But how do we know which platform... Continue Reading

South Africa: We hope you soar once more, velvet sky

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Johannesburg, Pomona, Friday, 9 MARCH 2012 – First Car Rental wishes to inform all present, past and future customers that Velvet Sky is our airline partner, and that our partnership agreement is the only association we have with Velvet Sky. The low cost airline’s current predicament does not affect First Car Rental or CMH operations and we are carrying on as per usual. We are honouring all First Car Rental bookings made via the Velvet Sky website. Customers are able to amend or cancel bookings by means of the links provided on their voucher confirmation or via our Call Centre. We will also refund prepaid rentals done via the... Continue Reading