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A business plan competition for African Women Entrepreneurs


Submit your full business plan before January 15th, 2010

• Receive free coaching, feedback and support in writing your business plan

• Win a business trip to the Netherlands

• Win € 15,000 in prize money

• Win € 10,000 for best retail business plan sponsored by Annual ING Retail Awards

• Get expert advice to start and promote your business… Continue

Posted by Sebastian Global on November 4, 2009 at 11:44am

Sebastian Global

Africa Business Women Network


Today Africa Business Communities launches the Africa Business Women Network.

All African business women - and African women who want to start a business - are more than welcome to join!

Follow this link to visit the Africa Business Women Network:… Continue

Posted by Sebastian Global on September 30, 2009 at 5:04pm

Zimbabwe News

South Africa Farming Union Insists Land Grab Victims Be Protected

South Africa's main agriculture and farming union has expressed concern about the bilateral investment treaty agreed with Zimbabwe, which is set to exclude South African owned farms that were expropriated by the Robert Mugabe regime during the chaotic land 'reform' programme.

South African Refugee Group Slams Political Leaders Over Xenophobia

South African refugee rights group, PASSOP, has slammed local government officials for their handling of this week's outbreak of xenophobic violence near Cape Town, which saw more than 3000 foreigners, mainly Zimbabweans, flee their homes.

MDC Accuses Zanu PF of Rolling Out Terror Campaign

The MDC has accused ZANU PF of mobilizing its militia to re-open torture bases countrywide, to intimidate the electorate into accepting the controversial Kariba Draft constitution. Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party says it has unearthed evidence that meetings are being convened to revive terror squads to harass, intimidate and torture people to endorse the draft constitutional document, which leaves sweeping presidential powers largely intact.

MDC-T Launches Attack on MDC-M for Delaying Talks

The mainstream MDC on Friday launched a stinging attack on negotiators from the MDC-M, branding their counterparts as 'mischievious and insincere' for delaying talks to resolve the outstanding issues in the unity government.

Dinha Embroiled in Corruption Allegations

The Labour Court in Harare has heard stunning allegations of corruption against Mashonaland Central Governor and Resident Minister Martin Dinha that have stalked him from the time he was the executive mayor of Bindura, a position he relinquished following his appointment last year.

Nominations Expose Deep Divisions in Zanu-PF

THE intrigues and simmering tensions that played out last weekend over the nominations to the presidium exposed yet again the political shenanigans within the various factions in ZANU-PF that are repositioning themselves to influence the party's succession.

Ministers Face Chop, as Biti Acts on Comptroller and Auditor-General Report

CABINET will soon decide on the course of action to take against ministers who looted State assets before the formation of the inclusive government in February amid indications that there is convergence in the thinking of the three principals in the transitional arrangement to wield the axe on those caught on the wrong side of the law.

Profit Takers Descend on Equities

The strong rally witnessed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in the previous week immediately came under a check during the week ended yesterday, as investors descended on the high yielding investment market to pocket gains reaped in the preceding week that saw the market awarding the highest weekly return to investors since the beginning of the year.

Disposal of Ariston Costs Delta

DELTA Corporation Limited, Zimbabwe's prime producer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, has suffered a US$2 million impairment from the disposal of its 30 percent stake in Ariston Holdings Limited at US$4 million.

Revitalise Role of Parly

ONE of the key roles of Parliament, according to the Constitution of Zimbabwe, is that of making laws for the peace, order and good of the country.

Africa Business News

Windows 7 in 10 African languages

Microsoft plans to make its newly-released Windows 7 operating system available in 10 African languages - including five of South Africa's official languages - by the end of 2011. An official of Microsoft South Africa Vis Naidoo said computer technology in local languages opens up more opportunities. “UNESCO-funded research in 2006 showed…

Algeria: Airlines order $891m planes

Two Algerian airlines have ordered 11 planes worth $891 million from U.S. plane maker Boeing at the Dubai Airshow this week, Algeria's news agency, APS, said. Air Algerie has placed an order for seven 737-800 aircrafts, while Tassili Airlines has signed a deal for four single-aisle planes, Boeing said in a statement released by APS. List price…

Nigeria: Shell raises road safety awareness

Flashes of real and artistic photographs will be used to show the importance of road safety consciousness among motorists. Drivers' Dexterity, an exhibition that is supported by Shell Development Corporation, is meant to reinforce the message of safety for road users. The exhibition will depict hazards of road travel in Nigeria; it will feature…

Nigeria: OBJ laments poor road maintenance

Poor road maintenance has been identified as one factor that slows down commerce and development of small and medium scale businesses in Nigeria. Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo said the poor state of a chunk of the federal roads in Nigeria must be addressed as a matter of urgency. “What exactly is the problem with our roads?…

SA: Gautrain may run for 2010

South Africa's most ambitious rail project, the R25.4-billion (¤2.3-billion) Gautrain rapid-rail link, may be able to offer services in time for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, according to the company responsible for the project. Earlier, the Bombela Concession Company said they are willing to accelerate the project by three weeks at a cost of R1.3-billion…

SA: More new freeways by 2013

South Africa's largest road transportation project, the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), may see new freeways being added to the network as soon as 2013. Currently the GFIP is in its first phase, which is over 33% complete. This R15.1-billion (¤1.4-billion) phase will see upgrades, including lane widening, better interchanges and improved…

Zambia: Fuel shortage heats up

The Zambia Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Zambian government over the month-long acute fuel shortage. The President of Zambia Rupiah Banda is been criticized for globe trotting at the height of a countywide crisis. He has however defended his movements in and out of the country as…

EIB supports Morocco

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted the Moroccan company Autoroutes du Maroc, a loan of 2.6 billion Moroccan dirhams (240m Euros), the highest ever granted to Morocco, for major improvements to the motorway system in the country. The loan would finance the expansion and upgrading of 98 km long highway linking Casablanca and Rabat. Autoroutes…

Somali pirates release Spanish trawler

Somali pirates have released a Spanish tuna fishing trawler and its 36-member crew for a ransom of $3.5 million. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Spain's prime minister, said on Tuesday that the crew is safe but did not mention any ransom. Zapatero said the Spanish government has done what it had to do. Earlier one of the pirates – Nor -…

Senegal: New national airline unveiled

Senegal has unveiled a new national air transport carrier, according to report published by the Gulf based Emirates Business. The minister responsible for air transport in Senegal, who is also son of the Senegalese president, Karim Wade, said that the airline would fall under a parent company, Group Air Senegal. The development follows the disbandment…
 
 

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