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  • JOHANNESBURG EXPO CENTRE GOES GREEN WITH THE LANDSCAPING QUEENS OF JOZI

    The luscious gardens at the Johannesburg Expo Centre remain one of the key differentiating factors of the venue, we are well known for providing beautifully kept garden spaces to add to the ambiance of any event. As Our facility has large outdoor spaces and under the new way of living, observing all COVID regulations, it […]

  • ENLIT AFRICA CONFIRMS SIT-DOWN WITH ESKOM GCE ANDRÉ DE RUYTER IN OCTOBER

    Leading power platform to focus on preparation for COP26   The organisers of Enlit Africa have confirmed that Eskom Group Chief Executive André de Ruyter will once again be part of the opening session of the event on Tuesday morning, 26 October. The leading platform and discussion forum for the power and energy sector on […]

  • RX AFRICA CELEBRATES MICE AWARD WINNERS TO TOP OFF WOMEN’S MONTH

    Specialist B2B media company 3S Media has announced the winners of its 2021 Women in MICE Awards with RX Africa receiving honours in various categories. Launched in 2014, these Awards are a showcase of the extraordinary achievements made by some of the industry’s top players within the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) sector. “All […]

  • GL RETAIL:TAKING YOUR BRAND TO NEW HEIGHTS!

    Already renowned and well-recognised for our professional and supply services in the fields of Events, Exhibitions and Hospitality, we are proud to announce that we have recently launched GL Retail a fully-fledged Retail division, as part of the GL events South Africa family. Although specialised Retail solutions have always formed a part of our multi-faceted […]

  • ICMM CEO ROHITESH DHAWAN TO ADDRESS ESG-FOCUSED AFRICA MINING FORUM IN NOVEMBER

    “How good governance translates into better lives for people” “What we have known for a long time is that countries and jurisdictions that are better governed, tend to generate better outcomes for their people, especially when it comes to the mining sector.” This is according Rohitesh Dhawan, CEO of the International Council on Mining and […]

  • ENLIT AFRICA IS BACK IN OCTOBER AS CONTINENT PREPARES FOR COP26

    Industry’s finest to discuss practical realities of Africa’s transition to NetZero “It’s about moving from theory to implementation, it’s time to get stuck in and become practical as the African continent transitions towards NetZero by 2050, and COP26 in November is a very important pitstop in that journey,” says Claire Volkwyn, programme director for Enlit Africa, […]

  • DESIGNING SA’S FUTURE: THE ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION RESPONDS TO CHANGING NEEDS

    The South African Council for the Architects Profession (SACAP) will be bringing together 500 South African and international architectural professionals at their annual convention – ‘SOARING 21’ – on 26 August 2021. SOARING 21 features an impressive line-up of 35 of the brightest minds sharing big ideas to charter a course for the development of the […]

  • SMART TECH, SMART PLATFORM, SMART SUMMIT AFRICAN SMART CITIES SUMMIT 2021

    “Smart Cities for African Inclusivity, Sustainability and Productivity” is this year’s theme for the 4th annual African Smart Cities Summit. Join participants from across the world on Tuesday, 24 August 2021, and discover Africa’s readiness for creating innovative, integrated smart cities. The Smart Platform The CPD-Accredited Summit will be hosted on a digital platform for […]

  • AFRICA TRADE WEEK LAUNCHES DIGITAL EXHIBITION PLATFORM

    Africa Trade Week, owned and operated by dmg Events in South Africa, announces that its 2021 edition will take place entirely online from 23 – 25 August 2021. The event comprises of 3 trade exhibitions namely: Africa’s Big 7, SAITEX and Hotel & Hospitality Show. The event services 5 sectors namely: food & beverage, hospitality, […]

  • SCAN DISPLAY FOCUSES ON SHOPFITTING AND BRAND ACTIVATIONS

    Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa in March 2020, and the subsequent banning of exhibitions and events, Scan Display has shifted its focus to shopfitting, retail displays, brand activations and large format printing. The company’s initial response to the restrictions on large gatherings was to focus on providing PPE products and […]

  • THE MAIN EVENT: CELEBRATING THE SUPER WOMEN OF RX AFRICA

    In South Africa, August is Women’s Month – and each year 9 August highlights the strength and resilience of women and their contribution to society and country. South Africa’s Women’s Month which provides an opportunity to pay tribute to the generations of women whose struggles laid the foundations for the progress made in empowering women and achieving […]

  • SA EVENTS COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

    It is part of the SA Events council’s policy to rotate its leadership every six months. August 2021 sees Ellen Oosthuizen, Chair at Professional Conference Organiser’s Alliance, hand on the SAEC Chairmanship to EXSA (Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa) Chair, Gill Gibbs for the next term of office. Gill is well-known within the […]

  • STATEMENT ON THE DIRECTIVES TO CURB COVID-19 IN ZAMBIA LUSAKA 

    Members of the press, The COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted the health, education and socio-economic activities of our country. The Government of the Republic of Zambia has been consistent in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic guided by the National Multi-Sectoral Contingency Preparedness and the Response Plan, which is dynamic and scalable. The Government’s approach in responding […]

  • ALL THE DATES: A SNEAK PEEK INTO FAME WEEK AFRICA 2021

    FAME Week Africa (FWA) has announced 3-5 October as the new event dates for 2021 and Suits and Sneakers front man Mark Sham, Message Architect Thami Nkadimeng and Television presenter and actor Jason Greer being added to the line-up. As South Africa continues to comply with national lockdown regulations, difficult but necessary decisions were made […]

  • MARTIN HILLER NAMED INCLUSION & DIVERSITY CHAMPION FOR RX AFRICA

    RX is a global advocate of inclusion and diversity (I&D) and it is with great pride that we announce Martin Hiller as the 2021 Inclusion & Diversity Champion for RX Africa. Martin’s position with RX Africa is portfolio director: content + creative for Travel, tourism, creative industries and besides his professionalism and expertise in his […]

  • DURBAN ANNOUNCED AS THE NEW HOST OF INTRA-AFRICAN TRADE FAIR (IATF2021)

    The second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) has been rescheduled to take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa from 15 to 21 November 2021.  The Trade Fair was previously due to be held in Kigali, Rwanda from 8 to 14 December 2021. The decision to move the Trade Fair to Durban was made by the Advisory […]

  • END OF AN ERA: TICKETPRO DOME TO CLOSE

    It is with a heavy heart that RX Venue Management today announces that after 20 years of being the management company of South Africa’s largest multipurpose indoor arena, The Ticketpro Dome has now been sold by the owners, Sasol Pension Fund, to a third party which does not operate in the event space. This is […]

  • THE BIG 5 CONSTRUCT EGYPT HAILED A SUCCESS GATHERING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO RECONNECT IN 2021

    The Big 5 Construct Egypt has concluded today having successfully provided a safe platform for the construction community to reconnect, revitalize business activities, and rebuild partnerships. The third edition was opened by Dr. Assem El-Gazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, and enjoyed the support of the Ministry of Housing, Utilities & Urban Communities, […]

  • NEW BOARD ANNOUNCED FOR AAXO

    This year’s AAXO AGM, on 30 June 2021, was opened to the broader industry of associate members and organiser members.  All stakeholders attending had the opportunity to review the work AAXO has been intensely engaged in this past year. The team revisited the multiple hybrid events, webinars, and campaigns that the Association has initiated or […]

  • DURBAN ANNOUNCED AS THE NEW HOST OF INTRA-AFRICAN TRADE FAIR (IATF2021)

    The second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) has been rescheduled to take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa from 15 to 21 November 2021.  The Trade Fair was previously due to be held in Kigali, Rwanda from 8 to 14 December 2021. The decision to move the Trade Fair to Durban was made by the Advisory […]

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Chanelle Hingston Spintelligent
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