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Twelve trends shaping the future of transport and logistics in Africa
20th March 2024

A new survey by dmg events, in partnership with Moore Global, captures the pulse of business in Africa covering respondents from diverse industries on the critical trends shaping the continent's... 


Transport Evolution West Africa: Debut Expo and Forum in Ghana Signals Regional Industry Growth
1st December 2023

The West African region presents a promising landscape for investment and partnerships aimed at advancing the transport and logistics industry. To foster more collaborations and drive further... 


Transport Evolution West Africa: Debut Expo and Forum in Ghana Signals Regional Industry Growth
30th November 2023

The West African region presents a promising landscape for investment and partnerships aimed at advancing the transport and logistics industry. To foster more collaborations and drive further... 


Construction industry gathers to innovate, celebrate, and build a resilient future at this year’s Big 5 Construct Southern Africa 
26th July 2023

The tenth edition of Big 5 Construct Southern Africa concluded recently with co-located events including the Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards and African Smart Cities Summit.  “The... 


Big 5 Construct Southern Africa: Unpacking the Latest Developments in the Built Environment
20th June 2023

The construction market in Southern Africa demonstrates a strong resilience, paving the way for industry growth amidst a range of opportunities and challenges. Notably, infrastructure investment in... 


Africa's Bright Future: Experts to Discuss Smart City Solutions for the Continent
9th June 2023

The 6th annual African Smart Cities Summit and co-located industry events take place this June Smart cities are the future of urban development, using digital technologies to improve lives,... 


Leading African companies and individuals named as finalists of the Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards 2023
12th May 2023

With over 100 entries received, the Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards announces the finalists across the various categories, which recognises the industry’s achievements on the path... 


Innovation and investment: Key to the growth of the African transport and logistics sectors
8th May 2023

Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo to address key challenges, opportunities and solutions for the improvement of ports, rails and roads in Africa  The transport industry in Africa has evolved... 


Forum planned for late 2023
14th April 2023

Tanzania’s Minerals Ministry, in collaboration with media company dmg events and business management consultancy Ocean Business Partners Tanzania, has announced that the next edition of the... 


Transport Evolution Africa Forum to drive investment into Africa transport sector
22nd September 2022

The African transport and logistics sector has raised USD200million (R3.2billion) in the last year and in South Africa, the sector’s contribution is expected to grow by 1,8% per annum.  Transport... 


Cape Town expo powers the Western Cape’s R23bn construction sector
2nd September 2022

Industry event brings together the province’s major players  


Transport Evolution Africa Forum to drive investment into African transport sector
Transport Evolution Africa Forum to drive investment into African transport sector
22nd August 2022

The African transport and logistics sector has raised USD200million (R3.2billion) in the last year and in South Africa, the sector’s contribution is expected to grow by 1,8% per annum. Transport... 


Cape Town expo powers the Western Cape’s R23 billion construction sector
Cape Town expo powers the Western Cape’s R23 billion construction sector
22nd August 2022

South Africa’s multi-billion-rand construction industry provides employment for over 475,000 people nationwide[1], with around one third of these employees living in Cape Town. The Mother City is... 


A man standing at a podium speaking on the topic of coatings and paint development at teh Coatings for Africa 2022 expo held in Sandton last month
S African coatings event well attended
10th June 2022 By: Halima Frost

This year’s Coatings for Africa 2022 conference, organised by global events organiser DMG Events, was held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Gauteng, from May 4 to 6. The event was hosted by... 


WAMPEX
Ghanaian Vice President Bawumia to speak at this year’s Wampex
24th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

Ghanaian Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be speaking at the upcoming West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex) at the Accra International Convention Centre, Ghana, which will take... 


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Tom Quinn
6th May 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Tom Quinn, head of content for the Mining Indaba, Africa Oil Week and Green Energy Africa at Hyve Group, one of the world’s largest providers of industry conferences and... 


The Big 5 wins ‘Best Digital Event’ at Middle East event awards for special 2020 edition
The Big 5 wins ‘Best Digital Event’ at Middle East event awards for special 2020 edition
7th April 2021

The event connected global construction players from 127 countries on a purpose-built platform powered by an AI-based matchmaking software. The Big 5 Digital Festival has been awarded ‘Best Digital... 


The Big 5 Digital Festival successfully connects the construction community in 2020
30th November 2020

The Big 5 will return in 2021 as the first live, in-person global event for the construction industry. 


News from the Big 5 Digital Festival- Day 1
23rd November 2020

The Big 5 Digital Festival, the leading online event for the global construction community, officially launched today. Running until November 26, the event gathers thousands of industry... 


Construction industry’s ‘next normal’ to emerge at the Big 5 Digital Festival
16th November 2020

On 23-26 November, 120+ expert speakers, 500+ global brands, and thousands of industry professionals to take decisive actions for the future of the world economy’s largest ecosystem. As the world... 


The Big 5 to gather global construction leaders at its digital festival
The Big 5 to gather global construction leaders at its digital festival
22nd September 2020

The Big 5, the international event accelerating growth in the construction industry for the past four decades, is launching the first Big 5 Digital Festival - Global this year. The event, which... 


Inaugural Big 5 Digital Festival Africa extends dates in response to overwhelming participation
14th July 2020

The online gathering for the African infrastructure and construction community powered by The Big 5 will run from 21 to 23 July offering intelligent B2B matching, 20+ hours of interactive... 


The Big 5 postponed to September 12-15, 2021
1st June 2020

dmg events announces that their annual trade show, The Big 5, and will next be held on 12-15 September 2021, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The new dates also apply to the specialised events that... 


The Future is Female
9th March 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gender equality is a full-force movement – one with a loud voice, requiring collective action and shared ownership. This is what makes International Women’s Day successful. Since 1911, the global... 


SAITEX, Africa’s original multi-sector trade show, back for 27th year
4th February 2020

SAITEX, one of Africa’s largest and most well established trade exhibitions, will be back at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg for its 27th run from 21 – 23 June 2020. The hugely... 


Innovative Strategies To Tackle Today’s Challenging Construction Landscape Deliberated At Big 5 2019
Innovative Strategies To Tackle Today’s Challenging Construction Landscape Deliberated At Big 5 2019
26th November 2019

The Big 5 in Dubai presented an action-packed second day with four high-level summits 2,500+ local and international exhibitors showcase the latest technologies and solutions for the construction... 


His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin SAEED Al Maktoum Inaugurates The Big 5 2019
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin SAEED Al Maktoum Inaugurates The Big 5 2019
25th November 2019

The show welcomes an expected 68,000+ participants on its 40th anniversary The Big 5 2019 kicks off with six specialised events providing solutions across the full construction value chain The... 


The Big 5 To Support The Women’s Empowerment Principles In 2019
6th November 2019

On November 27, the second edition of The Big 5’s Women in Construction Forum & Awards will host an official Certificate Ceremony for the companies willing to sign the WEPs. Brian Johnson, Managing... 


African Construction Expo 2020 promises to be the best yet
30th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In the face of a challenging local and worldwide economy, one thing is certain – now is the time to ensure every employee and employer in the construction industry stays abreast of the latest... 


The Big 5: Driving future construction strategies
12th September 2019

New product sectors, the largest construction industry research, an exclusive C-level forum, an ever stronger focus on technology and innovation, and seven events under one roof are among the many... 


Servicing the Western Cape’s construction industry and booming maritime sector this September
Servicing the Western Cape’s construction industry and booming maritime sector this September
8th August 2019

Supported by the Western Cape Government and Host City, the City of Cape Town, dmg events are delighted to announce the 7th annual Cape Construction Expo and 6th Cape Industries Showcase co-located... 


The Big 5 Heavy Showcases Technology Set To Tackle Work-site Efficiency
The Big 5 Heavy Showcases Technology Set To Tackle Work-site Efficiency
16th July 2019

The Big 5 Heavy, the region’s only event dedicated to the heavy construction industry, returns to Dubai World Trade Centre from 25 – 28 November 2019. The event will feature the all new... 


NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY The construction expo provides unique opportunities for the industry with 9 500 construction professionals from over 45 countries coming together to do business
Growth in SA construction sector expected
24th May 2019

Since the highs last experienced just before the 2010 Soccer World Cup, the construction sector in South Africa and on the continent has yet to see an industry boom. South Africa experienced a... 


Nigeria’s Largest Construction Event Is Set To Debut In Lagos
16th May 2019

Over 200 Nigerian and international companies will exhibit at The Big 5 Construct Nigeria from 9 to 11 September at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, making it the largest construction event in the... 


Elections Are Over, Now We Build The Africa We Want Through Agenda 2063
10th May 2019

South Africans went to the polls on Wednesday in its fifth, pivotal general election since the advent of democracy. Now, all eyes remain on the IEC boards as the preliminary results emerge. And... 


MAKING PROGRESS
Several industries and factors are driving growth in sub-Saharan Africa, including agricultural development and power
Africa gains traction as trade destination
3rd May 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Africa, as a trade and export destination, is looking increasingly attractive from a South African perspective, and represents an opportunity for growth for many South African companies, says... 


African Construction Expo 2019 readies for a breakthrough
29th April 2019

Since the highs last experienced just before the 2010 Soccer World Cup, the construction sector in South Africa and on the African continent has yet to see an industry boom. South Africa... 


International construction companies eye the Nigerian market as the Big 5 launches in Lagos
4th March 2019

Manufacturers from around the world share their plans in Nigeria as The Big 5 international construction show launches in Lagos (9-11 September 2019, Landmark Centre) Over 200 exhibiting companies... 


Discovering The Future Of Construction At The Big 5
13th November 2018

The largest and most influential construction event in the Middle East is coming back on 26-29 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre with an impressive array of new features. Under the theme... 


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Rentech provides renewable energy products and services to the local and selected African markets. Supplying inverters, lithium and lead-acid...

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