There’s a reason many multinationals and entrepreneurs alike are scrambling to get into the Africa’s telcom business. The future of the mobile phone in Africa is looking quite promising. And as the mobile platform becomes more reliable new areas of enterprise are finding a foothold to grow. Reports reveal that in one major market, South …
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Mobile devices fueling Africa’s advertising growth?
Posted July 17, 2008 By Annansi in Blogroll, Business, General, Technology With | 1 Comment -
African communicators plan Africa re-branding strategy for 2010
Posted July 15, 2008 By Annansi in Blogroll, Business, Sports With | 1 CommentAfrican communications experts will meet at the 3rd Annual 2010 National Communication Partnership Conference on 29 and 30 July to strategize about the steps they will take to maximize the tremendous advantage the upcoming 2010 World Cup will bring to South Africa in particular and Africa in general. Under the theme “Africa’s time has come …
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Trend brief: Exploring ChinAfrica
Posted July 1, 2008 By Annansi in Blogroll, Briefs, Featured With | No CommentsAs the 2008 Olympics in Beijing nears, China’s relationship with Africa has become one of the hot topics. Criticism of China’s relationship with certain African countries, particularly Sudan (Darfur) threatens to define the historical sports event. But when did China become such a major player in Africa and African politics. And what other areas of …
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AfriMonitor launches in beta
Posted June 30, 2008 By Annansi in Blogroll, Featured, General With | 1 CommentAfter many years of working on products with African culture as a central subject, I am again launching a product which I think is missing in the marketplace. Throughout my years as an entrepreneur, I have had to conduct endless market research and have found a serious lack of information about the African market. While …