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AAXO is committed to promoting the African exhibitions industry, encouraging businesses to invest and participate in exhibitions, affording our members the tools and resources for successful exhibition management, and encouraging world-class industry standards. This dedication is evident in AAXO’s commitment to linking organisers to a network of suppliers and opportunities to ensure growth and inclusivity continentally.  How can we support your business today?

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SAITEX CELEBRATES THE REVIVAL OF THE AFRICAN ECONOMY

Prominent multi-sector trade event paves the way for business growth across the trade and township economy sector Africa is home to one of the world’s fastest growing consumer markets, predicted to increase to 1.7 billion consumers by 2030. On the one side of this market are the rising number of ‘ultra-high net worth’ individuals with […]

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HOTEL SKY AND FAME WEEK AFRICA 2022 REACH FOR THE SKY

FAME WEEK Africa offers a unique platform for industry players who wish to increase their visibility, enter new markets, launch new products, assess the current industry landscape, generate sales leads, and network. Exhibitors and attendees attending FAME Week Africa in the host City of Cape Town will receive a 10% discount when booking their accommodation […]

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SA’S NEWEST AIRLINE LOOKS TO #UPLIFTSA AND FAME WEEK AFRICA 2022

South Africa’s newest and most flexible airline will be teaming up with FAME Week Africa’s drive to bring the film/television, arts/animation, music/media and entertainment sector together in the second annual FAME Week Africa Event in the Host City of Cape Town from 24 – 26 August 2022. In a move that proves not even the […]

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RESPONSIBLE TOURISM ROCK STARS WIN BIG AT AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK

2022 winners announced for the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards live at Africa Travel Week. TUI Care Foundation, Wild Horizons and Green Safaris awarded gold. Gold winners in each category will go on to compete in the Global Awards at WTM London from 7-9 November. Cape Town, 12 April 2022 – The winners of the WTM […]

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Propak West Africa delivers strong industry response as 90% of exhibitors rebook for 2027

Propak West Africa has closed on a strong note, with more than 3,900 attendees visiting the three-day exhibition at Landmark Centre in Lagos to explore the latest developments in packaging, plastics, print, labelling and food processing. The response from exhibitors was equally positive, with 90% already pre-booking for the 2027 edition. Covering 2,690 sqm, the […]

Packaging businesses under pressure turn to technology at Propak Cape 2026

Propak Cape returns to Cape Town from 27-29 October 2026, bringing together more than 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest developments across packaging, plastics, printing, labelling and food processing. The 2026 edition has grown from 190 exhibitors at the previous Propak Cape in 2023, giving visitors an even broader opportunity to discover technologies and solutions for […]

Electra Mining Africa delivers biggest edition in its 54-year history, connecting industry with technology, expertise and opportunity

Electra Mining Africa has concluded its biggest edition in its 54-year history, bringing together over 1 000 local and international exhibitors, an expanded footprint of more than 44 000 m² net exhibition space, and 41,390 visitors from across mining, manufacturing, automation, electrical, power, transport and related engineering industries. Held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in […]

WTM Africa 2027 Buyer Applications Are Open

Buyer registration for WTM Africa 2027 is officially open. Taking place from 7–9 April 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Africa’s premier B2B travel and tourism exhibition is calling on outbound travel buyers, travel technology professionals and decision-makers to claim their spot. The 2027 edition is shaping up to be the most […]

FAME Shorts Film Festival Announces 2026 Award Nominees

Cape Town, South Africa – September 2026 – The FAME Shorts Film Festival has announced the nominees for its 2026 Awards, celebrating outstanding achievement across 17 categories and recognising the filmmakers, performers and creative teams behind this year’s festival programme. The FAME Shorts Film Festival Awards will take place on 30 October 2026, ahead of […]

CEM Africa 2026 closes on a high with a strong community response.

970 attendees across three days, 260 + companies representing 20 countries, came together in Cape Town for practical insight, technology, networking and conversations shaping the future of customer experience in Africa. Cape Town, South Africa, August 2026: CEM Africa 2026 concluded at the Century City Conference Centre following three days of strong engagement across Africa’s […]

France Takes Centre Stage at FAME Week Africa 2026

From French buyers, distributors and producers to co-production opportunities, creative entrepreneurship and cinema, France’s Destination Focus comes to life in Cape Town this October This October, France takes centre stage at FAME Week Africa as the 2026 Destination Focus, bringing French and African creatives, producers, buyers, distributors, entrepreneurs and cultural organisations together to create new […]

RX Africa and Messe Muenchen India join forces to strengthen business platforms in Africa

Strategic collaboration combines international trade-fair expertise with deep regional market knowledge, bringing analytica Lab Africa, IFAT Africa and Africa Automation Technology Fair together in 2027 Messe Muenchen India has announced a strategic partnership with RX Africa to strengthen the scale, reach and market impact of its premier co-located trade fairs, analytica Lab Africa and IFAT […]

MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, and FAME Week Africa Launch Exclusive Unscripted Call for Projects for African Producers

  MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, in partnership with FAME Week Africa, has announced an exclusive Unscripted Call for Projects for MIP Africa 2026, giving producers the opportunity to pitch bold, premium unscripted formats directly to MultiChoice Group. The call is looking for original Entertainment and Reality concepts for premium channels, with an immediate hook, […]

FAME Week Africa & Pressure Cooker Studios Launch Songwriting Camp

  FAME Week Africa and Pressure Cooker Studios Launch Songwriting Camp Connecting African Music Makers with the Content Industry FAME Week Africa and Pressure Cooker Studios are joining forces to launch the FAME Week Africa × Pressure Cooker Studios Songwriting Camp 2026, a three-day creative initiative designed to connect African music makers directly with filmmakers, […]

Meet the Member: RX Africa

Building businesses, connecting communities and creating platforms where people, ideas and opportunities meet. For almost three decades, RX Africa has been creating platforms that bring businesses, industries and communities together across South Africa and beyond. The South African legal entity behind RX Africa was established in 1997, with the business becoming part of Reed Exhibitions […]

Meet the Member: Montgomery Group Africa

Five generations. More than five decades in Africa. And a belief that exhibitions create meaningful connections between people and business. Montgomery Group Africa has a long and distinctive history in the exhibition industry. Established in 1968, the business staged its first exhibition, Interbou, a building and construction trade show, building on the heritage of the […]

Expo Guys – Still pushing the boundaries

EXPOGUYS – STILL PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES  It’s been another big year at ExpoGuys. Sixteen years in, we’re still growing, still learning and, probably most importantly, still finding new ways to keep ourselves busy!  What started as an exhibition stand company has developed into something much broader. We’re now involved in everything from major exhibitions and […]

Comic Con Africa with Capitec Brings International Talent to Johannesburg. Meet Your Heroes!

  Comic Con Africa with Capitec brings both local and international celebrities to the Johannesburg Highveld. The con takes place from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September (the Heritage Day long weekend) from 9am to 6pm daily. Here is a recap of all the epic actors and voice actors from the best games, films, and series shows […]

Delivering the Infrastructure Behind Southern Africa’s Biggest Conversations

  The successful delivery of the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Durban marked the culmination of an extensive programme of regional engagements that brought together leaders, policymakers, business representatives and development partners from across Southern Africa. Working in partnership with the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), GL events South Africa served […]

FESTIVAL OF EVENTING CONFIRMS 2027 DATES AND WELCOMES LYNDON BARENDS TO ITS LEADERSHIP TEAM

  Africa’s event execution community has a new date in the diary: 17–18 March 2027 at The Canvas Riversands The Festival of Eventing is officially gearing up for its next chapter. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the Festival of Eventing will return on 17 and 18 March 2027, taking place at The Canvas […]

Propak Cape showcases the sustainability benefits of plastics packaging

  The South African plastics recycling industry continues to make strides in creating a circular economy for plastics. Recent statistics from Plastics SA revealed that plastics recycling increased by 3% in 2025 to 485-thousand tons, across the packaging, building, construction, agriculture, mining, automotive and consumer goods sectors. While the use of virgin polymer decreased by […]

Propak West Africa Returns with Global Innovation, Practical Solutions and Industry Expertise

  As manufacturers across West Africa respond to growing demand for greater productivity, efficiency and sustainability, access to the latest technologies, expert knowledge and trusted industry partners has never been more important. Opening soon at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from 8-10 September, Propak West Africa will once again bring together local and international […]

MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ Company, Announced as Super Sponsor of FAME Week Africa 2026

  Partnership creates new commissioning opportunities for African producers and strengthens pathways for African stories to reach wider audiences Cape Town, South Africa, 17 August 2026 – FAME Week Africa has announced MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, as the Super Sponsor of FAME Week Africa 2026, strengthening a shared commitment to African storytelling, creative talent […]

WTM Africa 2027 to Focus on Skills Advancement for Women in Tourism Programme

  In honour of Women’s Month, WTM Africa is announcing early updates to its Women in Tourism (WiT) programme, running alongside WTM Africa 2027, from 7–9 April 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The initiative will centre on strategic skills development, supporting women across the tourism sector to build the confidence, knowledge […]

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