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10Jul

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South Africa: AAD2012 offers an extraordinary branding opportunity to local companies

Africa Aerospace and Defence 2012 (AAD2012) is the largest defence and aviation showcase ever to be held on the African continent, with thousands of people expected to attend the five day exhibition from 19 to 23 September 2012, at the Air Force Base Waterkloof. Exhibition space is already sold out, but there are still numerous sponsorship opportunities available. “The last event, AAD2010, attracted 93 000 people at Air Force Base Ysterplaat,” says Vhongani Shumba, Marketing and PR manager for AAD2012. “AAD2012 has moved back to Waterkloof after the base’s renovation and upgrade, and we will make the best possible use of the much bigger space here. “The increased exhibition space indoors and outdoors is already completely sold out, which gives an indication of the high esteem i...

10Jul

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Frost & Sullivan: Heavy-Duty Truck Market on the Verge of Increasing Dedicated Global Production Platforms

Nearly one in three trucks manufactured by 2018 to feature platform based lineage MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After less than 10 years, since Western original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) started entering Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) markets with serious intent, the very face and structure of the global heavy-duty truck market has changed. Markets considered an afterthought a few decades ago are now dictating the course of global commercial vehicle demand and the growth of the industry. Seismic changes shaping the global commercial vehicle industry have truly flattened the world, where OEMs from both triad (United States, European Union and Japan) and non-triad markets are aggressively competing for sustainable and robust growth. As they begin developin...

10Jul

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Africa – Mobile Voice Market and Major Network Operators

Market penetration to reach 60% among Africa's one billion people in 2012 Mobile phones represent more than 90% of all telephone lines in Africa. Market penetration passed the 50% mark in 2010 and is expected to reach 60% in 2012. Subscriber growth across the continent has slowed to around 17% p.a, but several individual markets are still growing at 50% p.a. or more and others stand at only single-digit penetration rates. The continent's most advanced markets have passed the 100% penetration mark. Although the greatest demand is in the major cities, cellular solutions are also being employed to increase accessibility in rural and other disadvantaged areas. In addition to mobile networks, Wireless Local Loop (WLL) systems have been introduced in a large number of countries for the provision...

10Jul

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Four Seasons Sets Up Camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park; Lodge is First of Three Launching Brand’s Sub-Saharan Expansion

Existing property to be renamed Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania; additional new properties planned in Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on the island of Zanzibar TORONTO, July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has signed a long term management agreement with the owners of Bilila Lodge, a resort in the Serengeti National Park, and is now operating the property, which will be upgraded and renamed Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania in fall 2012. "We have long wanted to expand into Sub-Saharan Africa and offer new outdoor adventure experiences to our guests," says Kathleen Taylor, president and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "Now, we're thrilled to have an outstanding location and partners who share our vision to create a wo...

10Jul

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African News, South Africa News

Summit to provide guidance in driving innovation to achieve enterprise improvements within IT infrastructure

Developing world class infrastructure to improve Africa's ICT sector and driving innovation to ac (Microsoft Word) The 2nd annual IT Infrastructure Africa Summit begins this week from 12 to 13 July 2012 at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. The anticipated summits is hosted and produced by international business-to-business conferencing company, Kinetic Events. This year’s summit will focus on developing world class infrastructure in efforts to improve Africa’s ICT sector addressing IT infrastructure challenges currently facing the African IT industry. As an enterprise attempts to grow, its IT infrastructure faces immense industry pressure to improve on all metrics simultaneously. The dramatic impact of IT infrastructure spending on the enterprise and the need f...

10Jul

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African News, South Africa News

Students need vocational education

By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa Vocational education and training is clearly the answer for most students who can't enter the university system. That is why experts have in the past urged students to consider private colleges and Further Education and Training (FET) institutions as a viable option for gaining a tertiary education. Among them are quality institutions offering courses that address the economic needs of our country. Many colleges have a higher ratio of graduates placed directly into related employment. Sharene Menteath, Head of Academics at CTI Education Group comments: "CTI Information Systems graduates are employed at the same level as university graduates, but require only one year of study and are likely to have earned an additional R100 000 before their universi...

9Jul

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Growing MENA-MED Oil and Gas Market Attracts Investors

GENEVA, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 9th MidEast-North Africa Mediterranean Upstream Conference - focuses on new opportunities With huge gas finds in the Mediterranean, new gas-LNG ventures afoot, accelerating acreage leasing and major capital investment projects across the region, the Middle East and North African oil and gas market remains one of the biggest and most dynamic energy markets in the world. Therefore, the regional exploration, oil/gas-LNG and energy game attracts a growing number of companies and investors who find new business opportunities. The conference in Geneva focuses on the exploration and development ventures of national oil companies, governments and companies in this vast and complex region. New opportunities have attracted greater commitments from super-majors, a...

9Jul

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Market Rally Running Out of Steam?

LONDON, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- June proved to be a bullish month for stock markets, with investors buying back into the market after three previous months of declines as Central Banks looked to stimulate a slowing global economy. In June, the FTSE 100 gained 251 points or 4.7%. However, having hit resistance at the 5700 level at the end of last week, will the FTSE's charge start to run out of steam? By close of play in the UK on Friday (July 6), all the major indices were firmly in the red, with the Dow Jones leading the way as it fell by over 150 points (over 1%) by 4.40pm (BST). Major indices in the UK and Europe recorded falls too, with the FTSE 100 shedding 30 points and Germany's DAX 30 sliding by over 125 points to close the week at 5662.6 and 6410.1 respectively. L...

7Jul

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African News, Science, South Africa News

The forgotten mobile device!

While companies everywhere grapple with the seemingly impossible task of securing their growing herds of smartphones and tablets, many are forgetting the stalwart of day-to-day productivity: the laptop. Often assumed not to be a data security risk, a lost or stolen laptop often offers its new owner unprecedented access to confidential company files, databases - and critical customer data. Nclose directors Stephen Osler and Martin Potgieter are increasingly concerned by the general levels of misinformation that exist about laptop security in the corporate environment. They say that despite myriad other security measures that are active on company networks, managers often let themselves down by ignoring staff members' mobile computers. “Simply setting a password to limit access t...

7Jul

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Science, South Africa News

Relief for Back Pain Sufferers in Cape Town

Pretoria, South Africa, July 07, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Chronic back pain sufferers in the Cape Town area will at last find relief at the practice of Dr Lienka Botha and Partners. Millennium Business Park, Century City is the location of the new centre that offers a proven, exercise-based approach to treat this debilitating condition. The centre is conveniently and centrally located, offering ease of access from all surrounding areas. The practice of Dr Lienka Botha and Partners forms part of a network of medical centres that applies the Documentation Based Care (DBC) Active Treatment System. The DBC Active Treatment System originates from Finland and has been researched and developed over the past twenty years. Dr Lienka Botha and Partners is the first practice in the Western Cape tha...