News & Reviews

Plans to establish a R1.5-billion, purpose-built "telecommunications city" in Kuils River to the north of Cape Town in South Africa has secured the support of the city government and local business-led organisations, and construction is currently planned for early 2010.

Africa in Motion (AiM), the UK's largest African film festival, returns to Edinburgh's Filmhouse for its fourth edition; taking place from 22 October to 1 November 2009. 

Standard Chartered Bank (Zimbabwe), the primary agent for Visa in Zimbabwe, announced the return of Visa this week, noting that it had started issuing bank customers with the cards on request.

Tour Operator Thomson Tailormade has launched the Africa brochure, offering an extensive selection of quality hotels and unique experiences tailored to suit every need.

The official 2010 Fine Art website - www.2010fineart.com - was launched at the start of the World Summit on Arts and Culture in Johannesburg on Tuesday 22 September.

Southern Africa Direct has been awarded for its innovative and creative use of technology to serve Africa.