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Africa: Online Marketing 'Crucial for Africa'

CELLPHONE technology will play a vital role in Africa when the continent is marketing and selling itself as an international tourism destination online, says Damian Cook, MD of E Tourism Africa. (webremix.info)


South Africa: Fund Managers 'Lack Skills'

THE credit crisis highlighted a skills gap in investment management, according to a report issued yesterday by KPMG International at the Fund Forum International in Barcelona. (webremix.info)


South Africa: Uranium Trader Sold to Us

ANGLOGOLD Ashanti and FirstRand International have each sold their 50% stake in uranium trading company Nufcor International for an undisclosed sum to Constellation Energy Commodities Group. (webremix.info)


Africa: Collective Action On Africa Needed

The African Union summit is meeting at a time when Africa faces great challenges from the possible impact of current developments on the international economic scene. (webremix.info)


Aid group: South Africa deported Zimbabweans

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - An international aid group says South Africa has deported some 450 Zimbabweans who had fled instability and violence.

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Caribbean remains top cruise destination

The Caribbean remains a top destination among cruisers, and more are bringing their children along for the journey, according to a new survey by the Cruise Lines International Association. (webremix.info)


Human Rights Advocate Describes African Leadership Project

Tim Bowles, the Director of International Development of Youth for Human Rights International , recently returned from West Africa where he is working to implement sweeping human rights reforms.

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Royal Caribbean Announces Oasis of the Seas Itineraries

MIAMI, June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With the astounding array of choices and amenities being introduced on Royal Caribbean International's next generation of cruise ships, vacationers will be h... (webremix.info)


International drivers for karting carnival

Glenroy Sinclair, Assignment CoordinatorTHE JAMAICA Karting Association (JKA) has confirmed at least 35 international drivers for the three-day 'Caribbean Karting Carnival' championship, which is sche... (webremix.info)


South Africa: Durban International Airport Temporarily Closed

The Durban International Airport has been temporarily closed after bad weather caused an aircraft to skid off the runway during landing on Wednesday morning. (webremix.info)


Gayle to miss Caribbean

West Indies captain Chris Gayle will miss the first Twenty20 international to be played in the Caribbean because of a groin injury, foregoing vital practice ahead of the $20 million winner-take-all ma... (webremix.info)


Gayle to miss Caribbean

West Indies captain Chris Gayle will miss the first Twenty20 international to be played in the Caribbean because of a groin injury, foregoing vital practice ahead of the $20 million winner-take-all ma... (webremix.info)


Gayle to miss Caribbean

West Indies captain Chris Gayle will miss the first Twenty20 international to be played in the Caribbean because of a groin injury, foregoing vital practice ahead of the $20 million winner-take-all ma... (webremix.info)


Uganda: Tumwebaze Named On International Farmers' Body

MEMBER of Parliament Frank Tumwebaze has been elected to represent Africa on the executive committee of International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP). (webremix.info)


Africa: Commonwealth Leaders Begin Talks On Reform of Global Institutions

Leaders began consultations on the reform of international institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund at a mini-summit on 9 June 2008 (webremix.info)


Africa: Japan's Success And Africa's Development Concerns

Just last week Japan hosted the Tokyo International Conference for Africa's Development (TICAD), which takes place once every five years. And the privilege of hosting the Group of Eight Summit in Japan later in July will be another opportunity for Japan to put Africa on the international agenda. (webremix.info)


Africa: The Continent's Economy

AFRICA's economy has been growing by about 6% a year since 2004. Last year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the economies of sub-Saharan Africa showed real growth of 6,5%. (webremix.info)


Gibbs in international quit hint

South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs will consider whether to retire from international cricket while at Glamorgan. (webremix.info)


Dubai cash heads for Africa

International investor Dubai World is to pump $1-billion into Africa. (webremix.info)


South Africa: SABS Tackles ISO And Microsoft On Digital Standards

THE South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has initiated an international appeal that pitches it against software giant Microsoft and the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). (webremix.info)


Gabon hosts ninth Int'l Forum on Pharmacy in Africa

LIBREVILLE, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The 9th International Forum ... (webremix.info)


Cs win in Barbados

International FriendlyBridgetownMonday 2 June 2008England C defeated Barbados by 2-0 in Bridgetown on Monday night in the second of their international friendly games in the Caribbean. Goals from J... (webremix.info)


South Africa to appeal Open XML's ratification as a standard

Letters have been sent to both the International Standards Organization and the International Electrotechnical Commission saying the standardization process was flawed. (webremix.info)


Russia's Navy urges international fight against pirates

The Russian Navy has called on international navies to launch joint operations against pirates that have recently stepped up attacks on ships off Africa's coasts. (webremix.info)


Reggae Top Stars at the 16th FEST OF LIFE

05-17-2008 - Dedicated to Health Awareness, the 16th staging of the Martin's International Culture's four day Annual African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL)(read more) (webremix.info)


Angola: International Tournament to Commemorate Africa Day

The Angolan Chess Federation (FAX) will organise an international tournament from May 30 to June 07 to mark Africa Day, May 25, ANGOP learnt Thursday, in Luanda. (webremix.info)


South Africa: Challenging Media Views of Country

International media perceptions of South Africa, and their effect on the country's economic development, will come under the spotlight at the second International Media Forum South Africa (IMFSA), taking place in Johannesburg on Wednesday and Thursday. (webremix.info)


Oral Statement by Amnesty International Item 4: Human Rights Situation in Africa

ITEM 4: Human Rights Situation in Africa (webremix.info)


South Africa: Nanotechnology Exhibition Held in Newtown

South Africa and the French government will unveil an international Nanotechnology exhibition on Tuesday in Newtown, Johannesburg. (webremix.info)


World Celebrates International Museum Day

A number of activities have been lined up for International Museum Day on Sunday with a number of museums in South Africa offering free entry on the day. (webremix.info)


Africa: Oxfam Lists EPAs Signing Ills for ACP Countries

Anti-Economic Partnership Agreements (Epas) campaigning resurfaced last week, with Oxfam International reiterating its desire to see African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries analyzing Epa impacts before turning their interim Epas with the European Union (EU) into legally binding arrangements. (webremix.info)