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Kenyan Marathon Champion Abel Kirui To Wear Environmentally Friendly Nike Uniform
Marathon Singlet Made of Recycled Bottles, Dyed without water
Kenyan marathon world champion Abel Kirui will take his place at the start line this Sunday in a unique Nike uniform that combines high performance with environmentally sustainable design.…
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African Women in Business Challenge 2012
Participate in the 3rd edition of the Business Plan Competition for African women entrepreneurs
The competition is open to women entrepreneurs of all African countries who have created a business plan, which fulfills the eligibility…
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International investors choose South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya as top 3 in 2011
International investors choose South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya as the best African countries on the continent for investment in 2011. A survey conducted by Africa Business Panel among 800 business professionals involved with Africa shows that these 3 countries were earmarked as the continent’s favourites when it comes to international…
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Once a week we publish Africa Jobs & Vacancies. Just a lot of interesting Jobs and Vacancies that may suit you - nothing else. Do you want to receive these Jobs & Vacancies on a weekly basis, send an e-mail to…
ContinueAdded by Bas Vlugt on June 17, 2011 at 6:30pm — 3 Comments
Forum: In which branches can Africa be successful in the next two decades?
The African economy is mainly based on agribusiness, oil, mining and in some parts: tourism. For really taking off economically, the continent has to develop competitive industries and services. In which branches can Africa be successful in the next two decades?…
Added by Bas Vlugt on May 25, 2011 at 9:30am — No Comments
Wanted: Cameramen/women in Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Egypt, Tunesia, Libya, Algeria, Chad, Reunion
To serve our fast growing portfolio of international clients like KLM, Heineken, Starbucks, Nestlé and Nike Africa Interactive is urgently looking for Freelance African reporters to do paid assignments.
We are looking for:
- Cameramen/women
in: Tunesia, Egypt, Libya en Algeria, Sudan, Chad, Ethiopia, Somalia and Reunion
We are also looking for:
-…
Added by Bas Vlugt on May 2, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments
To all producers of fresh flowers in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia
To all well established growers and exporters of fresh flowers,
Please let us interview you, on your current practice in trade, transport and handling of fresh flowers.
Objective
With your input we intend to change logistics into a less costly practice, make your existing markets more profitable and open up new markets for your flowers.
We are two seasoned Dutch entrepreneurs, setting up shop in the export of fresh flowers from East…
Added by Bas Vlugt on April 12, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments
Africa Business Confidence Index reflects private sector resilience
Manufacturing index 60.3 and non-manufacturing index 58.9, both indicating expansion; manufacturing higher than February; non-manufacturing slightly lower than previous month
The Africa Business Confidence Index (ABCI) for March shows growth in both the index for manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors in Africa. The difference compared to February in the indices for manufacturing shows a plus of 2.2 and for non-manufacturing a decrease of…
Added by Bas Vlugt on April 1, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments
[Vacancy] Manager Projects 1%CLUB Kenya
1%CLUB is an international organization with offices in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and Nairobi (Kenya). In total 10 people work for the 1%CLUB and we have a large network of over 100 volunteers and an online network of over 20.000 people worldwide. For our office in Kenya we are looking per direct for a
Manager Projects 1%CLUB Kenya
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[Vacancy] Director 1%CLUB Kenya
1%CLUB is an international organization with offices in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and Nairobi (Kenya). In total 10 people work for the 1%CLUB and we have a large network of over 100 volunteers and an online network of over 20.000 people worldwide. For our office in Kenya we are looking per direct for a
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Director 1%CLUB Kenya
WHAT IS…
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SPARK AFRICA - Kenyan solution for charging mobile phones
It is estimated that in Kenya about 17,5 million of the total 38,5 million inhabitants own a mobile phone. But in rural areas electricity is a problem. Students of the university of Nairobi came up with the solution: the 'Smart Charger'. The charger works quite simple: one connects it to the dynamo of a bicycle. The device transforms the power into electricity that can charge the mobile phone. After about one hour the phone will be charge.
The…
Added by Bas Vlugt on March 1, 2011 at 12:30am — No Comments
Africa Business Panel publishes First Africa Business Confidence Index
Manufacturing index 63.88 and non-manufacturing index 61.33 both indicating expansion
Africa Business Panel has published the first pan African Business Confidence Index (ABCI). The index measures business confidence in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing private sector…
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Interview: Pieter van Twisk on Africa Interactive
Africa Interactive is the world's market leader in professional video content produced by local African reporters. Africa Business Communities met with CEO Pieter van Twisk in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.Please introduce your company to…
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Rachel Zedeck - The Medea Group - on setting up business in Kenya and South Sudan
This week Africa Business Communities meet with Rachel Zedeck, managing director of The Medea Group, setting up business in… Continue
Added by Bas Vlugt on January 13, 2011 at 1:57pm — No Comments
Showcase your company or business plan in Africa Business Communities News
These interviews we publish in Africa Business Communities News, our weekly Africa Business Newsletter with over 25,000 subscribers…
Added by Bas Vlugt on January 10, 2011 at 5:04pm — No Comments
VC4Africa matches business and investors in Africa
The VC4Africa community currently consists of 10.000 members worldwide. Business ideas have been registered through the website and… Continue
Added by Bas Vlugt on November 3, 2010 at 3:10pm — No Comments
Business Summit Netherlands-Africa 2010
Which sectors and regions offer the highest potential? Who are the business leaders and how have they done it? Join us for the first Business Summit Netherlands- Africa to find the… Continue
Added by Bas Vlugt on October 28, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments
Large European leasing and factoring company is searching for partners in Kenya in the financial sector
For us it is essential to find a partner organization whose core priority is to grow in the African leasing and factoring market, and who is interested in a capacity building trajectory in which knowledge is exchanged with a large European leasing company. Ideally, social goals and profit making are combined.
We… Continue
Added by Bas Vlugt on October 11, 2010 at 2:05pm — No Comments
Launch of Eaton Telecom in Tanzania
David Hunter, Country Manager Eaton Towers Tanzania: "“This is a very exciting time for the mobile industry in Tanzania, which is set for rapid growth. We are open for business now and ready with… Continue
Added by Bas Vlugt on August 6, 2010 at 2:21pm — No Comments
Kenya Airways to acquire more aircraft
Speaking during a signing ceremony today at the head office, Kenya Airways Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Titus Naikuni announced plans to acquire Embraer E190 aircraft before the end of the year.
The two aircraft deal marks the agreement to take delivery of the larger… Continue
Added by Bas Vlugt on July 5, 2010 at 9:40am — No Comments
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