iROKO enters the South African DVD market
iROKO Partners is launching 10,000 new Nigerian movie DVDs in South Africa and celebrates the launch with the help of Nollywood superstar Mama G
Sectors - Retail
Don't miss the point of retail customer marketing
Ian Steyn, Executive of Products and Services at Innervation, which provides integrated payments services to South African retailers, discusses the value of a coherent customer engagement strategy
The balancing act of localisation
On entering new territories, companies are confronted with the need for localising their offering, literature or even brands, to maximise their reach. But how far can they go to accommodate marginal languages while still making a decent return on investment?
Lira to be the face of Samsung across Africa
South African singing sensation, Lira, visits Samsung Fan Zone and announces ambassador agreement
Brand new quick stop for Table View
A leading petrol station and convenience store chain has re-opened one of its strategic outlets after giving it a major revamp
World Bank deems Kenya's Mobile Money unfair
Kenya's mobile money market needs regulating, according to the World Bank
Nollywood bolsters Nigeria's economy
Three years ago, when Jason Njoku's mother asked him to bring back some Nollywood (Nigerian Hollywood) DVDs from Nigeria, an idea took root and grew into what is now iROKO Partners, Africa's largest source of legal, online Nollywood film and music content
How to enter Nigeria's booming consumer market
With Africa's largest consumer market, FMCG companies can hit the jackpot, says XCOM Africa
SA airline promotes 'fourth wife goes free' deal
Kulula Airline runs advertisement in wake of President Jacob Zuma's marriage to fourth current wife
Pick n Pay to enter more African markets
South African retailer will move into Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Malawi in the next year
New Puma collection inspired by Africa
Sports label's first spring/summer 2012 line created for higher temperatures
Gap opens first stores in South Africa
US clothing label opens stores in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Just how costly are your hotel expenses?
Survey reveals Moscow has the most expensive room rate for overnight stays
Walmart finally given go ahead for Massmart deal
South African court gives final approval of US firm's takeover of South African retailer
The e-reader - 2012's must-have gadget
Why it's time to shelve your books and instead put one of these in your pocket
Daily deal sites: Holy grail or poisoned chalice?
Since Groupon, the big daddy of daily deal sites, launched in 2008, group buying has been heralded as either a revolutionary new way for small businesses to gain exposure or as a sales and marketing disaster
Facebook Cards - business or pleasure?
Social networking site partners with MOO to offer printed cards with information from your Profile
Luxury luggage for the executive traveller
Stay stylish packing for that overnight business trip
Chevrolet TrailBlazer will get 2012 SA release
SUV model which debuted at Dubai Motor Show will be released later this year
South Africa's Pick n Pay CEO to resign
"I've completed what I set out to do," says outgoing CEO Nick Badminton
KFC to open 130 stores in Africa in 2012
Restaurant chain will increase number of outlets to over 1,000 in continent over the next 12 months
MasterCard opens East African headquarters
Global payments firm launches offie in Nairobi, Kenya
SABMiller lager volumes in Africa grow by 11 percent
Brewer attributes 3 percent overall lager growth in third quarter to Africa, LAtin America and emerging markets
Braille burgers a tasty hit for Wimpy South Africa
Burger chain Wimpy promotes Braille menus through viral campaign
SA's online spending boom sees 30 percent rise in 2011
World Wide Worx research shows that South Africans spent almost a third more shopping on the internet than in 2010
Puma's Africa Cup of Nations kits unveiled
Samuel Eto'o, John Mensah and Yaya Toure among stars at launch in London
iPhone 4S hits South Africa in time for Christmas
Apple smartphone on sale across SA more than two months after US release
Big boost in Christmas sales for online retailer
South Africa's largest online retailer kalahari.com reports 87 percent increase in shoppers in festive period so far
Victoria's Secret investigating child labour claims
US lingerie brand accused of using child labour on farms supplying cotton for factories in Burkina Faso
Troubled Air Zimbabwe grounds South Africa flights
State-owned airline stops daily service to South Africa over fears aircraft will be seized
New 'JuJu' clothes range inspired by Malema
Controversial suspended ANC Youth League Leader Malema is inspiration behind designer's new clothing line
Russian vodka aims to be number one in SA
Only 'truly Russian' premium vodka launches in South Africa
Nando's screens controversial 'The Last Dictator' TV ad
Festive advertising campaign focuses on deceased African dictators including Muammar Gaddafi and Idi Amin
Africa world leaders in mobile commerce
World Travel Market report says mobile payments for travel are becoming more popular
Aliko Dangote - the ultimate business leader
Billionaire scoops another award to top off a remarkable year for the Nigerian
SA retailer Pick n Pay's profits tumble
Grocery retailer sees a 40 percent drop in profits compared to first half of 2010
Woolworths to open stores in Nigeria
High-end store chain will open three stores in Nigeria in December
Attracting and keeping online shoppers in Africa
How to draw in customers on the world wide web
Woolworths expands African portfolio
South African company announces joint venture in Tanzania and Uganda
Ikea's $62m drought pledge breaks UN record
World's biggest furniture chain donates $62 million to Dadaab refugee camp to help victims of Horn of Africa crisis
Mandela's clothing line hits SA stores
Anti-apartheid hero's clothes line featuring prison number 46664 makes debut in Johannesburg store
Chilli Music launches Facebook download service
Mobile entertainment company enables users to pay for track on social networking site
Shoprite spends big to fight Walmart
Africa's biggest grocery retailer invests R3 billion in expanding distribution centres
Africa inspires Louis Vuitton's newest collection
French fashion house's Spring Summer 2012 collection based on African Sahara
Zimbabwe to import US cents
US cents will become more widely available in Zimbabwe by the end of the year, easing the country's small change problem
MTN introduces debit card online transactions
A new technology called payD will enable more South African consumers to make online transactions using their debit cards
Harsher penalties for potential Massmart job losses?
SA government no longer fighting to overturn Walmart's takeover of Massmart but wants stricter penalties if jobs are cut
Charlize's star shines as she becomes the face of Dior watches
A profile of South African Oscar-winning actress as she fronts campaign for French fashion house
Making money online in Africa through e-commerce
Despite lack of appropriate electronic payment systems and expensive shipping costs continuing to plague the African e-commerce sector, making money on the internet is increasingly a reality for many African entrepreneurs
The ultimate gadgets for safe travel
We profile an electronic wallet, titanium flash drive, emergency power supply and GPS watch...all in the name of safety
