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A welcome return – the second edition of National Electronics Week SA starts in just over 4 weeks’ time from 13th – 14th March 2012 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

February 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trade Shows

February 9th 2012 – The second edition of National Electronics Week SA is already looking like it will exceed the previous edition, focussing on the whole electronics process this event brings together an array of exhibiting companies with products spanning from design to final distribution. Organised by New Events Ltd – who also run National …

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Cloud computing set to revolutionise African IT industry

February 7, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Cloud

Cloud computing will have “a major impact on everything from agriculture to education” in Africa, according to the editor of one of the region’s most prominent online IT publications. Abby Wakama, Publisher and Executive Editor for ITNewsAfrica.com, was discussing cloud’s future on the continent in the build-up to presenting at the Cloud Computing World Forum …

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Hilbroy Advisory: South Africa agrees $3b Wal-Mart deal

June 3, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

Montreal, Quebec, June 2, 2011– Hilbroy Advisory Inc. (DeutcheBörse: 2H0) Hilbroy Advisory Reports: Regulators approved Wal-Mart\’s 17 billion rand ($3 billion) bid to buy a controlling share of a South African chain in a ruling yesterday that followed a fierce debate over protectionism in the country with the continent\’s most promising economy.   Unions and …

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Russell Bedford audit network welcomes new firm in South Africa

May 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Accountancy

The worldwide accounting and audit network Russell Bedford International has appointed the Watermark Group as its new member firm in Johannesburg, South Africa. “We, the team at Watermark, would like to express our pleasure at becoming part of the Russell Bedford family,” said Tony Sutherland, chairman of the Watermark Group.  “We regard it as an …

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Primary & Secondary Education fails Universities

October 13, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Education

Media Statement by Inyathelo – The South African Institute for Advancement Primary & Secondary Education fails Universities Wednesday 13 October 2010 For immediate release Billions of Rands in investment in education is lost annually as a result of the high drop out rates of higher education students in South Africa, say academics attending a Vice-Chancellors’ …

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World Cup Predictor hits the back of the net for Tipstar

May 29, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Gaming & Casinos

As footie fever surges through households across the world, sports website Tipstar.co.uk has kicked off a host of applications designed to tickle the taste buds of World Cup fanatics. Throughout June and July http://www.tipstar.co.uk will be your one stop shop for all things World Cup with the site sporting its own World Cup predictor for …

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More than half of Brits ‘too scared’ to visit South Africa

April 27, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

A new poll commissioned by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has found that 51% of Brits would be ‘too scared’ to go to South Africa on holiday, with the main reason being fear for personal safety. Latest research commissioned by leading online independent travel agent www.sunshine.co.uk of 1,032 people in the UK …

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ITV announce World Cup Match Split

March 29, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Soccer

ITV and BBC announce World Cup match split ITV and the BBC can today confirm the split of matches for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Live coverage of England’s group games will be split between the two broadcasters as follows: Saturday 12 June  19:30  England v USA   ITV1 Friday 18 June   19:30  …

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Two million tickets sold for 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™

February 3, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Soccer

After three of five ticketing sales phases for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa, two-thirds of the available tickets have been sold. The third ticketing sales phase, which will conclude with a random draw for oversubscribed matches on 1 February, saw a total of 1,206,865 applications received from 192 countries. Six matches are …

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Official trailer of AFRICA LIGHT / GRAY ZONE published

September 30, 2009 | Author: | Posted in Film

The trailer for the short film AFRICA LIGHT / GRAY ZONE is available as a visually stunning teaser.

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