EWC Express was incorporated in December 1989 by Vernon Rawstorne and his two brothers-in-law, Ken Rohan and Jorge Rebelo. Now an established and highly respected leader in the logistics industry in Southern Africa, the company had far more humble beginnings, operating originally from a single garage. During the two decades that followed, the company has grown from strength to strength and has gone through several changes, the most recent being in October 2010 when Imperial Holdings purchased 80 percent of the company. EWC CEO Vernon Rawstorne says it is moving more ...

Elemental Minerals Limited's major project is its 93 percent owned Sintoukola Potash Project. The Sintoukola Potash project is situated in a geological environment commonly known as the Congo Basin which stretches from Gabon to Angola on the western seaboard of Africa. Exploration activities by a French exploration company (FRCP) in the 1960s and 70s identified several Sylvinite and Caranallite prospects in the area, which are contained within a 1,436 sq km exploration license held by Sintoukola Potash SA. "The Republic of Congo has a very successful track ...

APL was founded in 2009 by Kriba Naiken who has a wealth of experience in the freight industry, having spent more than 20 years working for major international and multinational logistics companies. He remains the Managing Director of the company today. Naiken believes one of APL's defining characteristics is the fact it is a Broad Based Black Economic Empowered (BBBEE) woman-owned organisation. "South Africa is a new democracy and the logistics environment is often construed as a very male dominated area," he says. "It is one thing to be a female dominated ...

Kuala Lumpur visitors will be able to celebrate the new year in style on December 31st by attending the 2012 Countdown Concert Party at Sunway Lagoon.   Taking place at the popular theme park's Surf Beach venue, the event will bring together top acts from the international music scene to help visitors ring in 2012 from 19:00 local time onwards.   Among the headlining stars will be Rania, one of Korea's most popular girl groups, while Ella from Taiwanese girl band phenomenon SHE will also be putting in an appearance.   They will be complemented by various Malaysian ...

Thailand is playing host to a wide array of shows, performances and cultural experiences in the coming weeks as part of the Hua Hin Fringe Festival.   The event is organised by the Office of Contemporary Arts and Culture at the Thai Ministry of Culture and commenced on November 12th 2011, running through until February 25th 2012.   Held at the Vic Hua Hin venue under the auspices of artistic director Khun Patravadi Mejudhon, the festival brings together artists and performers from across Thailand and other parts of the world.   The programme will take in performances ...

Bali visitors can ring in the new year in style on December 31st by attending the fun-filled New Year's Eve Retro and Survival party.   Returning to the Bali Dynasty hotel once again by popular demand, the unique party concept sees revellers separated into teams in order to take part in a number of entertaining challenges over the course of the evening.   Each person will be handed a team colour as they walk through the door, allowing them to dispense with the formalities and work together with their teammates to emerge victorious.   The evening begins at the Sunset ...

Indie rock band The Twang are set to perform in their home city of Birmingham next month, closing out a busy year with a Christmas gig.   The group have released two albums since forming in 2001, including their first studio collection Love It When I Feel Like This, which reached number three in the UK album charts.   Due to unveil their third album in early 2012, the band can be seen at Birmingham's O2 Academy on Tuesday December 20th.   The forthcoming LP is currently untitled, although the group did release a new single entitled Paradise as a free download earlier ...

Halloween may have passed for another year but there are still potential frights to be had for those in Cumbria next month, with The Exorcism being shown at the Theatre by the Lake.   Based on a 1972 ghost story written by Don Taylor, this rendition is presented by the Keswick Theatre Club and is only suitable for those aged over 16.   The performance sees two couples meeting up in a remote country cottage to enjoy some festive cheer, but their presence causes a series of bizarre and spooky events to occur.   Known for its chilling climax, the play also looks to explore ...

Fans of Bryan Ferry could be in for a treat next month as the iconic singer will be performing two concerts in London.   The former frontman of Roxy Music is due to play the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Wednesday December 14th and Thursday December 15th as part of his 2011 Olympia Tour, which will also see him perform in Berlin.   Ferry, who received a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours this year for his contributions to music, has had three number one albums and numerous top ten hits throughout his career.   His biggest songs include Slave to Love on the Boys and ...

Women-owned businesses in the US number more than 10 million firms and employ more than 13 million workers, generating nearly $2 trillion in sales. These are some of the numbers detailing the strength of women-owned businesses. But there are challenges as well. And next week a quartet of women Long Island business leaders will detail and discuss the unique challenges women face in the workplace as well as how women-owned businesses in America are a strong economic engine. This special Executive Breakfast event will be hosted by HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business ...

DeJarnette has been committed to medical image data sharing since the company's founding in 1985. The company was among the pioneers in the field of medical image data sharing, and led the way with the release of its first "store and forward" medical network gateway, the ImageShare 910 in 1991. In 2003 the company released the "best in show" Intelligent Router (http://www.dejarnette.com/Library/News/IR-071-10C-G.pdf) which provides sophisticated workflow driven routing. In recent years we have kept our commitment to this market by introducing products, ...

Jagged Peak, Inc. (OTC BB: JGPK), a leading provider of enterprise-class eCommerce solutions and supply chain services announced today that it now operates 18 North American distribution centers providing optimized eCommerce order fulfillment services. The most recent facilities added to Jagged Peak's FlexNet fulfillment network are located in Pinellas Park, FL and Winchester, VA. The Pinellas Park location is a bulk order processing facility and the Winchester location is located just 50 miles outside of Washington, DC, offering faster delivery options for the mid-Atlantic ...

West Michigan water well drilling company, Buer Well Drilling, has been working with residents of Grand Rapids, Walker, Kentwood and outlying cities to better understand their well water rights and options for many decades by keeping an ear to local legislation proceedings and offering assistance in navigating local health department requirements for private wells. While Buer Well Drilling has a vested interest in informing city dwellers of their rights to private water wells, the company's pursuit of consumer education goes beyond business strategy. Most recently (November ...

To help ensure a safe outcome, Dr. Stewart Wang encourages women and men to seek out board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in procedures such as liposuction near Pasadena. This comes as a part of his continuing effort to increase the awareness of plastic surgery patients and to see that they receive the highest level of care. "Choosing the right plastic surgeon is crucial to achieving beautiful and natural looking results," notes Dr. Wang. "Making sure you choose a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to know that your doctor has ...

While many Michigan industrial suppliers have struggled to recover from the US' recent recession, West Michigan metal fabrication company Impact Fab has enjoyed a steady incline in business despite the surrounding economic climate. The Holland-based fabrication shop thanks its steady workflow in part to the addition of diverse and cost-effective services such as water jet cutting, value engineering and prototyping. As the company has grown over the past several years, its owners have recognized the need for a broader and more professional image online in order to remain ...

On Sunday December 4th, 2011 at Marmi from 12pm to 3 pm, Mary Frances, one of San Francisco's most innovative handbag designers will preview her holiday and winter collection of intricately beaded handbags and accessories. Using unique materials combined with semi precious stones and beads, Mary Frances compiles eye-catching pieces that range from ornately designed compacts to dramatic evening bags and unique daytime styles. Combining her passion for art and design, Mary Frances provides ladies with designs that offer both whimsy and originality. Nowhere in the world of ...

Exhibition stand contractor RB Design & Display Ltd announces the launch of their custom designed Facebook pages. Their Facebook business page now has an additional five pages along with the standard Facebook pages and Wall feature. The new pages showcase exhibition stand designs, exclusive offers and information regarding the services which RB Design & Display provides. The addition of custom designed pages gives a Facebook page more of the look and feel of a standalone website. On landing on the new Welcome page, visitors are greeted with RB Design & Display's ...

CAL Business Solutions Inc, a Connecticut Microsoft Dynamics ERP software partner, released a new case study highlighting the success of Women's Health USA using Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) accounting software. Women's Health USA is a large managed services organization in Avon, Connecticut that provides professional services to doctors' offices. Their success depends largely on the strength of their back office software systems that support these services. Their ERP system manages 25 users and 18 separate companies with complex intercompany relationships, ...

Binaytara Foundation (BTF) announces the recipient of the BTF medical research grant 2011. Dr. Smith Giri of the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, has been awarded the grant for his research project titled, "Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) and its correlates: a case control study in a tertiary level hospital of Nepal." Dr. Damiano Rondelli, Professor of Medicine at University of Illinois and BTF Scientific Committee Chair says, "The analysis of factors that may be associated with intrauterine growth retardation in developing countries ...

The Key Assets Fostering website has produced a 31% increase in enquiries since being redeveloped by web design company Bird and Co Creative. Key Assets is a leading foster care agency. They are a non-government organisation focused on providing specialist foster care placements for children. The new Key Assets Fostering website was required to share information about fostering and gain new enquiries from prospective foster carers. The website redevelopment was carried out by Bird and Co, a web design company with expertise in graphic design and web development. The ...

Hundreds of dancers will be heading to Amsterdam at the end of the year for Tangomagia, the city's annual tango festival. Due to run from Monday December 26th to Friday December 30th, the event features dance workshops for people of all abilities, performances by tango maestros from around the world and much more. For the first time this year, the programme will also include the MagiaMarathon - a 38-hour dance event commencing at 18:00 local time on December 27th. Elsewhere, people can visit the daily Tango Cafe and attend nightly salon events featuring top ...

Holidaymakers seeking a new year celebration with a difference may like to visit Palma for the Festa de l'Estendard.   Celebrated on December 31st each year, this festival commemorates the Christian conquest of the Majorcan capital in 1229.   The troops of King James I entered the city after a lengthy siege and brought an end to Muslim rule, with the island then becoming incorporated into Europe's Christian kingdoms.   As it dates back to the 13th century, the Festa de l'Estendard is one of the oldest secular holidays on the continent.   The celebrations traditionally ...

Slotland's progressive jackpot reached a record level on Wednesday, topping $200,000. Since it's overdue for a big win, the popular video slots site is keeping its check book handy, ready to make a massive payout. Slotland's last major jackpot win was in June. Since it's usually hit every six or eight weeks, staff and regular players feel like a big win can't be far off. "Our jackpot isn't like those million dollar jackpots that never seem to have a winner," said Slotland manager Michael Hilary. "Our jackpot is hit so often that when it goes this long ...

Concerns about radiation dose along with new wide-bore options have reinvigorated the MRI market. In the new KLAS study, "MRI 2011: New Technology Hits the Ground Running," providers report that most new deals are dominated by wide-bore 1.5T magnets, but some are making the move to 3T wide-bores as well. This report examines vendor performance in the 1.5T, 3.0T and High-Field Open MRI market segments. "Wide-bore magnets have a lot of appeal because of the high patient throughput and lower patient sedation rates," said Kirk Ising, report author. "Providers ...

A recent PEMCO Insurance survey that shows 4 in 10 Portland, Ore., motorists think fines for drivers who text should be higher demonstrates that people are increasingly concerned about the risks associated with distracted driving, according to Online Auto Insurance (OAI). But the fact that a quarter of respondents also confessed to committing the offense highlights ambivalence toward unsafe behaviors that in the worst cases lead to physical harm and at the very least can make it a challenge to find affordable coverage when they compare car insurance quotes online. Federal ...