Zim: Tobacco firm calls for sensible regulations

[Dumisani Ndlela] British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (BAT) has announced that it has raised the bar in appropriate marketing of its cigarette brands, but called on regulators to ensure sensible and proportionate regulations based on scientific evidence.

Zim: An apparel shop and a funeral plan

[Dumisani Ndlela] There is a new signal that seasons have changed in Zimbabwe, and it is the apparel shops displaying "winter clearance sale" or "summer fashions just arrived" signs on their display windows.

Zim: Over 100 brands up for Superbrand contest

[Dumisani Ndlela] The Marketing Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) says it remains on course in its hunt for the most powerful brands in the country under the Superbrand - Brand of the Year 2010 competition launched in March 2010.

Zim: Imago Advertising loses accreditation

McDonald's to open restaurants in Zimbabwe

Zim: Adma boss forecasts increase in ad campaigns

Surge in Zim retail imports triggers concern

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's central bank has called on government to halt what it called "deindustrialisation through over-reliance on imports of finished goods" after the distribution and retail sector accounted for the biggest jump in imports by value during the half year to June.

Coca-Cola enters Zimbabwe's energy drink market

Firm blames politics for undermining brand Zimbabwe

[Dumisani Ndlela] A property firm largely invested in hospitality and tourism has expressed concern over the country's political process which it said undermined efforts to mitigate the negative perception around brand Zimbabwe.

TM Supermarkets rebrands

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's biggest retail group by outlets, TM Supermarkets has rebranded into a new look the company says reaffirms its commitment to provide an "unparalleled standard of quality and service".

Zim bank begins importing SA rand coins

[Dumisani Ndlela] A Zimbabwean commercial bank has begun offering South African rand coins to deal with a shortage of change in the country's retail market.

Zim newspaper readership slumps, TV viewership grows

[Dumisani Ndlela] Newspaper readership slumped across the board during the second quarter (Q2) of the year, largely reflecting a liquidity crunch triggered by the dollarisation of the country's economy last year, according to the 2010 Zimbabwe All Media Products and Services Survey (ZAMPS).

Zim manufacturers ramp up food production

[Dumisani Ndlela] A liquidity crunch in Zimbabwe since dollarisation has meant that cash has become the most sought after commodity in the country after food. But fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers are ensuring a massive ramp up of food production to get people's cash trickling into their coffers even when other businesses are haemorrhaging from dwindling demand.

Econet dangles carrot to unregistered subscribers

[Dumisani Ndlela] Econet Wireless has unveiled brand new Isuzu vehicles to persuade unregistered subscribers to register their lines with the network under new regulations.

Orascom elects listing Zimbabwean unit on ZSE

Zim bank lures football fans in marketing drive

[Dumisani Ndlela] TN Bank has turned on the power of football into a marketing tool by bankrolling a match between Zimbabwe's most popular team, Dynamos FC and the DRC's TP Mazembe on 18 July 2010.

Zim: Mobile networks to disconnect unregistered users

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's telecoms regulator has given mobile phone users up to 31 August 2010 to register personal details with their operators, failure of which would result in the disconnection of their lines.

Cautious optimism as Newsday hits the streets of Zimbabwe

Pessimism on Zimbabwe's broadcast media

[Dumisani Ndlela] A senior marketer has highlighted that deep pessimism still pervades Zimbabwe businesses over use of the broadcast media, which still remains under state control despite efforts to reform the media landscape.

Zim: Pressure mounts for new broadcasters

[Dumisani Ndlela] Pressure is now mounting on Zimbabwe's inclusive government to move with speed towards registering new broadcasters after the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) registered four daily newspapers last week.