Mascom has Chosen X-tones - an RBT Solution by BercutSAINT-PETERSBURG, Russia, November 25 - Mascom Wireless, the largest mobile operator and market leader in mobile Frost & Sullivan Recognises Best-in-Class InnovatorsJOHANNESBURG, November 25 - Twenty-two top international and local companies were honoured at Frost & Frost & Sullivan Reveals Its Top Investment Opportunities in Africa for 2010CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 24 - Africa has garnered new interest from investors over the last year as the Contact Centre Services to Take Off in Nigeria by 2015, Finds Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 19 - Despite industry challenges, the rising consumer demand from developing Waste-to-Energy Market in South Africa Has Promising Growth Prospects, Says Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 18 - The waste-to-energy concept is rapidly emerging as an important component Rally Driver Speaks Out on Race To Erase Poverty from the Planet During East African Safari Classic RallyWHAT: INTERVIEW AVAILABILITIES RACE4CHANGE & EAST AFRICAN SAFARI CLASSIC GSMA Announces Six New Grant Recipients of the Mobile Money for the Unbanked ProgrammeHONG KONG, November 18 - The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications Sanofi-aventis Launches Major New Registry Including Over 10,000 Patients Worldwide With Atrial FibrillationThe RealiseAF Registry Will Help to Better Define and Understand the Cardiovascular Risk Profile of AF Patients and Characterize Their Cardiovascular Outcomes World Savings Banks Institute Works with its Members on an International Effort to Increase Savings Accounts Among the PoorBRUSSELS, November 13 - The World Savings Banks Institute (WSBI) will be working with members in Acision Bolsters MTN Nigeria's Messaging Business With Next-Generation Messaging SolutionCAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 12 - Acision, the world's leading messaging company, today announces that MTN UNIFEM Launches Global Action Platform to End Violence Against WomenNAIROBI, Kenya - UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) today launched the advocacy initiative Say NO - UNiTE to End Violence against Women which will stimulate, count and showcase actions on ending violence against women. Star Scientific Plans Worldwide Marketing and Sales of CigRx(TM) Nutraceutical in Partnership with inVentiv HealthPETERSBURG, Virginia - Star Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: STSI) announced today that the company plans to introduce the CigRx(TM) nutraceutical product developed by its subsidiary, Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, for worldwide marketing and sales in partnership with inVentiv Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTIV). inVentiv Health offers a complete range of commercialization solutions for every stage of the product lifecycle, in a range of healthcare categories that includes nutraceutical products. The company has marketing and sales capabilities in 40 countries around the globe. Jonnie R. Williams, Star’s CEO, stated, “Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the world. However, the global cigarette business, which now exceeds US$300 billion, continues to grow. Our goal is to make CigRx(TM) available to adult smokers worldwide who wish to maintain a nicotine-free metabolism.” Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals will be responsible for the manufacturing of CigRx(TM), and the company anticipates that inVentiv Health will be involved in the product marketing and sales, with a focus on product education for physicians and health care professionals, as well as consumers. Middle East and Africa pharmaceutical market poised to grow 11% annually till 2012The Middle East and Africa pharmaceutical industry ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Middle-East-and-Africa-Pharma-Sector-Forecast-to-2012.html ) is entering a new era, with the development of infrastructure system and rapidly changing regulations. The industry is blessed with several advantages like high prevalence of diseases, huge population base and many more, reflecting bight prospects of growth in coming years. With these supportive factors, the pharmaceutical industry in the MEA region is expected to outperform the pharmaceutical industry of other regions in near future. The African Telecommunications Sector in 2009: Frost & Sullivan Looks at Developments That Will Shape the FutureCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Economic activity has slowed worldwide with the onset of the global economic crisis. Although a number of African countries entered into a recession in the second quarter of 2009, the global slowdown has had a lesser impact on African continent than in other parts of the world. Consequently, international investors are paying increasing attention to Africa as the next growth frontier. TrustAfrica Board of Trustees Applauds Decision Not to Award Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership This YearADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - The TrustAfrica Board of Trustees, which met here October 24-25 for its biannual meeting, strongly endorsed last week’s announcement by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation that it would not award the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership this year. Protective Equipment Suppliers Can Expect Growth in Emerging African Markets, Finds Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Managing product cost fluctuations, competition from low-cost imports and increased labour costs are common challenges for all suppliers of consumable products in South Africa. For many protective equipment suppliers, however, these challenges are outweighed by sustained activity in the construction and mining industries. Government Investments in Infrastructure Drive Angola’s Electricity Industry, Reveals Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Frost & Sullivan forecasts that spending on electricity infrastructure in Angola will reach US$8.4 billion over the next few years. Together with the country’s robust economic growth, this massive government investment in infrastructure development is set to boost Angola’s electricity industry. Burgeoning Security Threats Drive Growth in the South African Network Security Market, Says Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - South African enterprises are reporting a rise in security threats on a daily basis, boosting the demand for advanced network security solutions. The landing of undersea cables and the resulting increase in broadband penetration are expected to cause a further surge in security threats in the short term. Enhanced regulation is also likely to stimulate demand in previously untapped sectors over the next five years. Climate Change Concerns Drive the Air Pollution Control Market in South Africa, States Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - The South African air pollution control market is going through a dynamic phase of change as the impact of new legislation starts to have impact. The market is projected to continue growing, despite the current economic hardships faced by emission generating industries. PR Newswire Expands Global Reach with Enhanced Distribution in AfricaLONDON - A strategic alliance with the African Press Organisation (APO) announced today greatly enhances PR Newswire’s reach to media and other key influencers in Africa. South Africa Tops Prosperity Rankings in Africa, While Zimbabwe and Sudan Rank Bottom in the World, Finds the Legatum Prosperity IndexLONDON - - Strong Communities, Personal Freedom and Democratic Institutions are the Recipe for Success in South Africa and Botswana; Poor Governance, Dire Health Conditions and Low Levels of Internal Security Drag Down the Rest flydubai Spreads Network South to SudanDUBAI, UAE - flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, is to start daily flights to the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, with effect from Sunday, November 8. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Rewards 76 New Ideas to Fight Infectious DiseaseARUSHA, Tanzania - - Scientists from Africa and Europe selected for their unconventional projects to accelerate the eradication of malaria, HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases Bill Gates to Call for United Action to Support World’s Poorest FarmersDES MOINES, Iowa - - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Announce US$120 Million in New Agriculture Grants CGAP Survey Reveals Financial Services Gap Between Rich and PoorWASHINGTON - Policy makers facing urgent demands to reform national financial systems have a key opportunity to help their poorest citizens gain access to useful financial services. But to seize that opportunity, they need much better information on the extent of access to services in their countries: Who has access? What policies can be adopted to achieve this goal? Frost & Sullivan: Economic Growth Energises Mozambique’s Electricity IndustryCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Due to poor planning, decades of under-investment and deteriorating infrastructure, the provision of electricity in Mozambique has been deficient. However, outstanding economic growth and the government rural electrification programme are galvanising the electricity industry in the country. The South African Broadband Market is at a Watershed, Says Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - The South African broadband market has shown consistently significant growth rates of over 30.0 per cent in the last two years. Frost & Sullivan expects this positive trend to continue for the next two years as well. South Africa’s Coal Mining Industry’s Comeback Hopes Ride on Waterberg Coal Basin, Says Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - The global consumption of coal is expected to increase by 4 per cent per annum between 2010 and 2030 in line with the rising global demand for energy. To boost production, the South African coal mining industry needs to open up new mines in the Waterberg coal basin to replace the depleted mines in the Highveld, Witbank and Ermello coalfields in Mpumalanga. In Colorado, a Global Search Begins to Find Three People Who Have Never Seen SnowDENVER - - Colorado Tourism Office launches www.SnowAtFirstSight.com to Introduce Three Lucky People to Colorado’s Legendary Winter Season The First Africa Virtual Job Fair Launched Successfully During the U.S.-Africa Business SummitSILVER SPRING, Maryland - - Web-based Job Fair Creates Platform for Making Powerful Connections Japan Bid Committee Kicks Off Activities for 2018/2022 World CupTOKYO - The Japan 2018/2022 Bid Committee, seeking to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018/2022, kicked off their activities on Oct. 8, announcing their bid intentions in a press conference at the JFA House in Tokyo. Bladetec Deploys 1000th PC-Over-IP(R) Remote Desktop System in the European MarketLONDON - Bladetec, a pioneer in blade systems design and use and a Teradici Platinum Partner, today announces it has achieved a key milestone in the adoption of PC-over-IP (PCoIP(R)) remoting technology - over 1000 successful users deployed. Bloomberg is First to Provide Real-Time Nigerian Exchange DataNEW YORK - The real-time market data feed from the Nigerian Stock Exchange is now available to investors across the globe via the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL(R) service. With this development, Bloomberg users can access real-time trade reports, orderbook updates and index pricing from the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Bloomberg is the first vendor to carry Nigerian Stock Exchange data in real-time. PUMA Unveils 2010 African Football Team Kits and Announces Partership With the Algerian Football FederationHERZOGENAURACH, Germany - PUMA, the leading sportslifestyle brand and a powerhouse in African football delivered a trifecta news announcement today, paving the way for the Orange African Cup of Nations Angola 2010(TM) (CAN 2010). PUMA has unveiled the 2010 Football Kits for the eleven African teams it sponsors: Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Egypt, Tunisia, Namibia, Morocco, Angola, Senegal and Togo. UN-HABITAT Chooses 67 Global Urban Youth Groups to Share First US$1-Million Opportunities Fund GrantNAIROBI, Kenya - UN-HABITAT, the United Nations Human Settlements Program has selected the first 67 youth groups from a pool of 1,116 applicants from 86 developing countries, to benefit from the new Opportunities Fund for Urban Youth-Led Development — a grant program worth US$1 million per year. |
