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Cape Town to host a trio of major water conferences in 2018
15th February 2018 By: Kim Cloete

Cape Town is fast becoming the international water conference capital for this year, with the city and the Western Cape Convention Bureau having won a bid to host its third major conference on... 


Relief for Cape Town as mining indaba proceeds despite water shortage
9th February 2018 By: African News Agency

The acute water shortage in South Africa’s tourism capital Cape Town almost cost it crucial revenue when the organisers of an annual international mining conference considered scrapping this year's... 


Iata welcomes latest African ‘open skies’ initiative
9th February 2018 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the launch of the African Union’s (AU’s) Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative. This is intended to improve... 


Hotels urged to capitalise on sharing economy
2nd February 2018 By: Schalk Burger

The hospitality industry is facing strenuous competition from short-term rental services provided through the Internet, such as those provided by Airbnb, so hoteliers should see how they can join... 


Without rain, S Africa's Cape Town may run out of water by April
Without rain, S Africa's Cape Town may run out of water by April
16th January 2018 By: Reuters

South Africa's Cape Town, one of the world's iconic tourist destinations, could run out of water by April as the city's worst drought in a century risks forcing residents to join queues for... 


Xi Jinping & Jacob Zuma
South Africa, China celebrate 20 years of diplomatic relations
8th January 2018 By: Anine Kilian

South Africa and China this month celebrate 20 years of formal diplomatic relations. The countries have signed a significant number of bilateral cooperation agreements in areas including trade,... 


The Apple Express was officially relaunched by acting mayor Andrew Whitfield and Apple Express Rail Company CEO Nerina Skuy
Volunteers restore, relaunch iconic Apple Express tourism train
27th December 2017 By: Henry Lazenby

A group of Port Elizabeth-based railway enthusiasts has painstakingly restored and successfully relaunched the iconic Apple Express tourist steam train. The two-foot narrow gauge steam train made... 


Successful solar PV project exemplified for SA uptake
15th December 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The “tremendous” success of the Robben Island solar photovoltaic (PV) microgrid project lends itself to “fantastic” replication potential, as it serves as a model example for retrofitting existing... 


Microgrids add new arrow to Africa’s electricity access quiver
Microgrids add new arrow to Africa’s electricity access quiver
24th November 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

The launch of a R25-million solar energy, lithium-ion battery storage microgrid on Robben Island – the World Heritage Site in Table Bay, Cape Town, which, until recently, relied on diesel to... 


Standard Bank, ICBC launch programme to spur growth through tourism
15th November 2017 By: Anine Kilian

To further cement trade ties, boost investment flows and encourage tourism between South Africa and China, Standard Bank and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) have launched the I... 


GLOBAL PARTICIPATION
The event will include more African companies and delegates, as well as increase global participation in the event
Upcoming energy event to showcase African project opportunities
10th November 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

A key focus point of the African Energy Indaba (AEI) – which celebrates its ten-year milestone next year – is to provide access to project opportunities across the African continent. 


Gold Brands buys 50% stake in Ed’s Diner
7th November 2017 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

South African franchising company Gold Brands (GBI) will acquire 50% of the rights, trademarks and intellectual property of burger restaurant chain Ed's Diner from owner Vasilis Lazaridis. Gold... 


LEON VILJOEN
This system makes it the ideal solution, not only for the environment, but also from a business perspective
Newly inaugurated PV microgrid to supply almost 50% of Robben Island’s electricity
3rd November 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Robben Island, a World Heritage Site has gone green with the installation of a R25-million solar energy, lithium-ion battery storage microgrid that will supply almost half of the island’s yearly... 


Advocate George Bizos
Apartheid Museum to honour Advocate Bizos
24th October 2017 By: Sane Dhlamini

The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg will on Thursday commemorate stalwart anti-apartheid icon Advocate George Bizos by launching a new gallery in his honour a few weeks before his 90th birthday,... 


IDC will invest in infrastructure that unlocks industrialisation
20th October 2017 By: Keith Campbell

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), South Africa’s development finance institution which exists to fund entrepreneurs and projects in the industrial sector, also seeks to use investments... 


Call for collaborative action to support sustainable tourism
20th October 2017 By: Donna Slater

In recognition of Africa’s tourism and travel industry’s ability to serve as an engine of progress for socioeconomic transformation, the African Development Bank (AfDB) calls for collaborative... 


Jacob Zuma, members of the Tambo family & government officials
Zuma unveils OR Tambo statue in commemoration
19th October 2017 By: Sane Dhlamini

The life of former African National Congress (ANC) president Oliver Reginald Tambo was commemorated on Thursday with the unveiling of a new statue of the former anti-apartheid struggle stalwart at... 


Airbnb injects $1m to boost community-led tourism projects in Africa
17th October 2017 By: African News Agency

Peer-to-peer property rental accommodation platform Airbnb on Tuesday announced that it will invest $1-million through 2020 to promote and support community-led tourism projects in Africa. Airbnb... 


Aviation industry key to supporting tourism sector
13th October 2017 By: Anine Kilian

Aviation plays a central role in supporting the tourism sector, with over 54% of international tourists now travelling by air, KwaZulu-Natal economic development, tourism and environmental MEC... 


Johannesburg ranked most visited city in Africa
Johannesburg ranked most visited city in Africa
10th October 2017 By: African News Agency

South Africa’s most-populated city, Johannesburg, has emerged as the most popular destination city in Africa in 2016 followed by Cape Town, according to the annual Mastercard Global Destination... 


National Parks visitation up by 24% in 2017
3rd October 2017 By: African News Agency

The South African National Park (SANParks) announced on Monday that its ‘Know Your National Parks’ campaign increased the number of visitors to its parks by 24% in 2017. “We had an increase of just... 


HELPING HAND
Some small business owners want the government to provide more funding and some believe government should grant tax breaks for their business
Small businesses remain optimistic, despite volatility and uncertainties
29th September 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Despite economic volatility, South African small business owners remain optimistic and are actively pursuing growth, according to research from cloud based accounting software company Xero.   The... 


Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa leads SA delegation to London to bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup
21st September 2017 By: Sashnee Moodley

As part of South Africa’s bid to host the Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and a high-level delegation will make their way to London on Sunday to make a... 


World’s largest museum dedicated to African art opens in Cape Town this week
World’s largest museum dedicated to African art opens in Cape Town this week
18th September 2017 By: Kim Cloete

The world’s largest museum dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora has been unveiled at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, and will officially open its doors to the public on... 


SIZING UP
The new 27 500 m2 Dunes Mall in Walvis Bay, will be the largest in the area and the second largest in Namibia
New retail development to open in Walvis Bay
15th September 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

The new R500-million Dunes Mall in Walvis Bay, Namibia, is in the final stages of completion, with its doors set to open next month. The mall is developed by South African property developer and... 


Domestic travel shrinks in South Africa due to financial hardship – Stats SA
4th September 2017 By: African News Agency

Domestic tourism within South Africa has declined over the past two years due to economic hardships, the Domestic Tourism Survey 2016 (DTS 2016) released by Statistics South Africa on Monday shows.... 


Changes made to keep up with economic uncertainties
25th August 2017 By: Victor Moolman

Despite challenging economic conditions, the local food and beverage industry continues to constantly change its menus and atmosphere to fit the latest spending trends of the middle class, says... 


Cape Town, New York sign city partnership agreement
24th August 2017 By: African News Agency

In a first for the African continent, the City of New York and the City of Cape Town signed a historic city-to-city partnership agreement on Wednesday to boost tourism and business between the two... 


Cabinet approves coastal tourism plan
Cabinet approves coastal tourism plan
18th August 2017 By: Anine Kilian

Cabinet has approved a coastal and maritime tourism implementation plan. In a statement released on Friday, Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa said the implementation plan was developed by the... 


MARKUS THILL
The programme aims to ensure that children from various backgrounds have an opportunity to study robotics
Outreach programme providing opportunities for participants
28th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Engineering company Bosch’s Outreach Robotics Programme has provided participants the opportunity to compete in the 2017 World Robot Olympiad, in Costa Rica, in November this year. 


JOBURG CLASSIC GETS FACELIFT
The post office in Rissik street, which was built in 1897, is currently undergoing a R60-million renovation
Joburg Property Company showcases city’s heritage
21st July 2017 By: David Oliveira

In a R60-million renovation project, the former post office on Rissik street is being restored to its former glory as one of Johannesburg’s stand-out heritage sites. During a media tour hosted by... 


Business holds small-business funding line, despite serious postreshuffle trust deficit
Business holds small-business funding line, despite serious postreshuffle trust deficit
30th June 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

It is now well documented how President Jacob Zuma’s March 31 Cabinet reshuffle, which saw South Africa’s highly-regarded Pravin Gordhan removed as Finance Minister, seriously undermined trust... 


Construction starts on Graskop Gorge glass elevator
20th June 2017 By: Anine Kilian

Construction has started on the Graskop Gorge elevator, with around 160 t of concrete poured on the first section of the lift base last week.    Building the viewing lift on Mpumalanga’s Panorama... 


ACQUISITION ADDITION
Vukile Property Fund acquired a 25% stake in the Springs Mall, in Gauteng, which opened in March
SA retail Reit to actively pursue opportunity in Spain
9th June 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile is actively evaluating opportunities in Spain to diversify its earnings stream and enhance its high-quality portfolio. During the company’s... 


Ring main unit launched to cater for increased renewables output
2nd June 2017 By: David Oliveira

Electrical engineering firm Lucy Electric launched its modular Aegis36 ring main unit at Africa Utility Week, which took place in Cape Town last month. The unit is designed for switchgear of up to... 


GAINING EXPERIENCE
Resolution Circle’s internship will provide the 115 participants with practical skills in decision making and client services
Work-based experience for graduate interns
26th May 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Technology ecosystem company Resolution Circle has welcomed 115 South African graduates to its graduate internship programme, which aims to develop them into high-quality, employable individuals... 


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