In this issue of African Business Review, we take a look at the five most powerful women in the continent. From the world of politics to finance and humanitarianism, these individuals each possess qualities that have made them stand out in their respective fields. Talking of power - don't forget to check out our exclusive profile of MTN South Africa, one of the biggest telecoms companies in the country, in the Company Reports section of the magazine. Also in the magazine, we reignite the Macs vs. PCs debate - which camp do you fall in? Experts in the property ...

Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, gains insight into private, luxury jet travel on board JetSuite, one of the latest players in the private jet industry. JetSuite is one of the newest up-and-coming private jet companies that offer luxury travel at a price that doesn't break the bank. Business Review USA sits down with founder Alex Wilcox about the company and what you can expect when you climb aboard. Wilcox talks about his professional history and how the idea for JetSuite emerged. "What I learned from Southwest Airlines ...

Video marketing is so popular with advertisers and companies owing to its relatively low cost, its ability to spread quickly and its organic nature. Via social media platforms consumers often share the message and publicise a good video campaign for you and therefore it feels less manufactured. Many marketers and brands are now stepping up their use of video content as a means of increasing awareness amongst their target audience. There is no magic ingredient for a successful viral video; the use of music, visuals, humour and sex will only resonate if it's appreciated ...

In the June issue of Supply Chain Digital, ModusLink CEO Joe Lawler talks exclusively with Supply Chain Digital about how the earthquake and tsunami that rattled Japan in March can actually help the global supply chain. In particular, Lawler's view on supply chain risk management provide some insight as to how companies can be better prepared to deal with future disasters. "As a technology industry, you need to spend more time on going over what we're witnessing now, and that's why things like the tsunami can actually help the industry in the long run," ...

Money off chocolates, electricals and top brand mens's gifts can be had this week thanks to new deals made available for Father's Day by leading voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The website - which is updated in real time to give consumers the latest deals for over 800 stores - has introduced new deals redeemable at Hotel Chocolat, Currys and House of Fraser. House of Fraser is one of the country's most trusted retail names and is right now offering some great value deals for savings on gifts. A visit to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site right now offers up ...

Octava Inc., specialists in HD video distribution, announces the release of HDCAT-BD. The HDCAT-BD CAT5e/6 Extender enables transmission of HDMI, Infrared IR and Toslink Digital Audio over pair of CAT-5 / 6 cables. The HDCAT-BD Extender can transport 1080P HD 120ft over pair of CAT 6 cable. HDCAT-BD incorporates Bi-Directional signaling allowing Infrared IR and Toslink Digital Audio to be transported in forward OR reverse direction thus allowing total flexibility. For example, Infrared can be sent from the HDTV end to video sources or vice versa. The bi-directional ...

Jagged Peak, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-class eCommerce solutions and supply chain services announced today that it is partnering with LaserShip, a parcel carrier specializing in last-mile delivery to major metropolitan areas along the U.S. East Coast, including Boston, New York, Philadelphia as well as key cities in New Jersey and Florida. Jagged Peak's solutions include the best-in-class eCommerce platform, EDGE , as well as a highly configurable, flexible and scalable network of warehouses that can be brought online quickly in the markets clients need ...

A collection of screensavers for Mac system is released by Newfreescreensavers.com, a website dedicated to screensavers for Windows and Mac and related software. Mac screensavers collection by Newfreescreensavers.com includes screensavers on different themes: nature, flowers, animals, abstraction and clock screensavers. Specially for Macbooks, Newfrescreensavers.com has created nfsWaterfallinApple, featuring an animated waterfall inside an apple. The audio background of birdsong and water can be muted. Lovers of animals will find screensavers showing animals. ...

A theatrical adaptation of the movie Kisaragi is being staged until August 7th 2011 at the Culture Space NU. Despite being frequently very funny, the show is a murder mystery that explores the feelings of a group of men who are obsessed with the victim and meet because they are all in her fan club. It is based on the 2007 film of the same name, which was directed by Yuichi Sato and won the Blue Ribbon accolade, as well as receiving three nominations at the Awards of the Japanese Academy. The central female character is Kisaragi Miki, a C-list model who was believed ...

Pop star Kylie Minogue will soon take the stage at the Impact Arena in Thailand to perform songs from her recent Aphrodite album.   She released the record in 2010 and saw songs such as All the Lovers and Get Out of My Way chart well in a host of countries across the world.   Kylie, who first made her name on Australian soap opera Neighbours, released her self-titled debut LP in 1988 and has managed to stay current as the years have rolled by.   With tracks like Spinning Around and Can't Get You Out of My Head, she has continually shown the strength of her talent ...

Bali Kite Festival is a fun yet spiritual celebration scheduled to take place next month. From July 22nd to 24th, travellers can expect to see plenty of enormous kites fill the skies around the Padang Galak area of Sanur Beach. While it is fun to see so many airborne structures floating around, there is also a deeply religious centre to the three-day occasion. Hindus use the kites to send a message to the gods to deliver a good harvest. All sorts of models are displayed at the Bali Kite Festival, with a prize awarded for the most innovative entrant. Attendees ...

For Wall Painting 2 is a new exhibition at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre that showcases the work of 16 urban artists. Running until August 25th 2011, the graffiti show includes pieces by intriguingly-named creators such as Miss Ink, Space Limo, P7 and Never. Their work has been set up in the Exhibition Ramp section of the venue, which occupies the 7th, 8th and 9th floors. In a statement, the organisers highlighted how the artists want to be taken seriously, aiming to show visitors that graffiti is not a destructive process, rather a different channel for ...

A trio of top British comedians are set to perform in Phuket later this month, promising to tickle the sides of travellers and expats on the exotic Thai island. Compere on the night will be Stephen Grant, who has taken six successful shows to the Edinburgh Fringe and is due to release his fourth DVD this year. He is normally a resident at the Krater Comedy Club in Brighton, but on June 23rd he will present his unique worldview at the Phuket Punchline Comedy showcase, as well as introduce fellow performers Jimmy McGhie and Michael Fabbri. McGhie is a young talent ...

The Lecture Series on Mahler's Music at the Hong Kong Space Museum will give attendees a broad knowledge of the famous composer's life and work. Running from June 29th to August 3rd, the six weekly talks will look at the technical aspects of his music as well as the context in which it was created. Gustav Mahler lived during the 19th century and was acclaimed as a conductor at the time, but it was not until long after his death in the 20th century that his pieces were rediscovered and achieved mainstream success. Explaining in a statement why the lectures have ...

Acclaimed classical music ensemble the Dante Quartet are holding a series of concerts throughout Cornwall's Tamar Valley region over the coming weeks. The group's Summer Festival programme includes performances of music from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Schumann and many more. Visitors looking for a more hands-on experience can attend one of the quartet's workshops, while open rehearsals, shared meals, guided walks and special children's activities also feature on the bill. World-renowned pianist Lars Vogt and Eduardo Niebla, the flamenco ...

The Corpus Christi celebrations in Barcelona offer visitors a real opportunity to get to know the city's culture. Running from June 23rd to 26th this year, the occasion sees fountains decorated with colourful flowers and a stunning parade take place on the final day. One of the most unique parts of Corpus Christi is a phenomenon known as L'ou com Balla, which means 'the dancing egg'. Egg shells are placed on the jets of fountains to make them jig about as if they were moving to the sounds of music, a custom that has been in place since 1637. The Casa de l'Ardiaca ...

Suma Flamenca will give travellers in Madrid a host of opportunities to discover the traditional Hispanic art form. What makes this year's festival different is that the organisers have arranged for performers from related disciplines to take the stage. This means people can check out folk music and dancing from nations such as Israel, France and Romania, as well as the classic flamenco style from Spain. Carmen Linares, Angel Rojas, Jose Barrios, Josemi Carmona and Rocio Molina are just some of the huge names on the bill, with performances taking place from June ...

Electrolux and Lakewood-based HomeSphere, Inc. announced today they have entered into a joint agreement to offer Electrolux appliances to HomeSphere's network of builders using HomeSphere's technology-driven solutions. Electrolux joins more than 75 manufacturing brands currently using HomeSphere's BRI lead generation and marketing program to produce new builder leads and strengthen existing business, thus growing their market share through increased homebuilder sales. "As we look to substantially impact the homebuilder market in 2011 and beyond, partnering ...

Three years ago tomorrow, WinADayCasino.com, a casino unlike anything online slots players had ever seen, took its first cash bet. There were only a handful of games back then but like today they were all completely unique, created by WinADay, and not available at any other online casino. Since then a lot more incredible slot machines and video poker games have been created and the lobby has been re-designed several times to accommodate the growing selection. One thing that hasn't changed, though, is the company's dedication to customer service. "After operating ...

The Chachagua Rainforest Hotel in Costa Rica has taken sustainability to the next level. The entire resort is moving towards self-sustainability. From the drinkable water to the fish of the fresh pond, the fresh vegetables picked that morning in our organic garden, and the energy to run this eco resort, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel cares about the planet. Chachagua Hotel and Hacienda, a Costa Rica eco-resort, provides unique rainforest vacations that are eco-friendly. "The friendly staff greets guest with a smile and is always ready to make their stay a little ...

With so much of the current dialogue about Meaningful Use (MU) in the healthcare industry focused on stimulus payments and imminent compliance dates, people often overlook the fact that one of the primary goals of the legislation is to make a positive impact on patient health. The latest KLAS report, "Infection Control 2011: Better Tools + More Data = Less Infection?" examines infection control and surveillance systems available today, as well as a dozen vendors seeking to become more established in the market. "Surveillance systems serve as an essential ...

MadCap Software, Inc. (http://www.madcapsoftware.com), the leader in multi-channel content authoring and a showcase company for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Visual Studio and Microsoft XPS, today announced that MakeMusic, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMUS) is using MadCap Flare to create and publish Help on the Web. With the delivery of dynamic, context-sensitive online Help based on Flare, MakeMusic has eliminated the need to produce lengthy print product guides for its popular Finale and SmartMusic software. "In the past, Finale was supported by five volumes of print documentation," ...

SecQ.me wins a top five position in the highly prestigious Ericsson Application Awards, competing against over 200 applications. The young start-up has been on a roll, with SecQ.me available in over 5 Android App Stores Worldwide, iTunes and has just released the Sony LiveView PlugIn. The innovative app helps watch-over family or friends when they travel, play in the neighborhood, at the mall, or coming home late at night. Based on prevention and location-based technology, the app can be used to register an event, track using GPS, and issue a call for help when they don't ...

Leading dentist in Brookfield, Dr. Kevin Kuffel is pleased to announce the use of periodontal laser therapy for the treatment of periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a silent, painless and chronic bacterial infection that often goes undetected or ignored until severe gum and bone destruction have occurred. Traditional treatments for gum disease have often been perceived as painful with a long and uncomfortable recovery. With new periodontal laser therapy, the pain is eliminated. Laser therapy has become an increasingly valuable service that is provided to patients. ...

The company Coffee Tree Roasters Mark is excited to announce over 120 distributors and growing. Along with the great success of the distributorship program, Coffee Tree Roasters Mark is announcing the launch of their new website www.coffeetreeroastersmark.com. The new website has been specifically designed so that future distributors can become knowledgeable about the products and the business opportunities available. Details of what Coffee Tree Roasters Mark will provide, as well as the expectations for a new distributor are specified. An outline of Roasters Mark's ...