South Africa News

Roteck's New European Network

Roteck South Africa is expanding its operation and market penetration to the EU. - February 11, 2013 - Roteck

Leading Cape Town Events Organiser Spintelligent Embarks on Unique Internship Programme

“I just know that the next year is going to be an important one for me and I will do my best to reward Spintelligent’s faith in me and my abilities,” says Dean Ravell from Coniston Park in Cape Town, one of ten lucky graduates who recently started a unique, yearlong internship programme at Spintelligent, a leading conference and exhibition organiser based in the Mother City. - February 10, 2013 - Spintelligent

CMH Adopt a School Project Update

All staff at CMH, of which First Car Rental is wholly-owned subsidiary, embarked on an Adopt-A-School Project in an attempt to upgrade selected schools. - February 10, 2013 - First Car Rental

Tentickle Bedouin Tents Company Launches Branded Tent Initiative

Bedouin Tents Manufacturer Tentickle International has launched a branded tent initiative aimed at the outdoor advertising and product launch industry. - February 09, 2013 - Tentickle International, Cape Town, South Africa

Successful Installation of ROTOCONTROL RSC Finishing Machine at Noelex Labels

Installation led by ROTOCON, representing ROTOCONTROL in South Africa. - February 09, 2013 - ROTOCON

Sandton SPCA Launches 2013 Kilimanjaro Challenge

The Sandton SPCA is set to launch its much anticipated 2013 Kilimanjaro Challenge at a prestigious black tie event on the 2nd of March at the Johannesburg Country Club, Woodmead. Following the immense success and overwhelming support for the 2012 Kilimanjaro expedition, where 29 enthusiastic... - February 07, 2013 - Sandton SPCA

Workshop to Assist SA Researchers to Identify Commercial IP Potential

The National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) will host an intellectual property (IP) commercialisation workshop in Pretoria next month, in a bid to uncover new innovations in engineering for mining and agriculture. The goal of the workshop, themed "Engineering for Mining and... - February 06, 2013 - WaikatoLink

Expert’s Insights: The Future of the Global Economy Published by Outskirts Press

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated business, economics, accounting and finances book from Centurion, Gauteng, author Dr. Andre Naude, Ph.D. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Valentine's Day : Gift Out the Box

Gift out the Box gives the traditional gift coupon a make-over by enabling customers to hand pick experiences from a variety of themed gift boxes. This year, Gift out the Box has created 2 perfect Valentine's gifts - one designed especially for men (Gift for him) and one designed especially for women (Gift for her). - February 06, 2013 - Gift out the Box

Ghana’s Electrification Success Explained at African Utility Week in May

Ghana had the political will to envision electrification as a national priority and catalyst for economic development says Engineer Andrew T. Barfour, Project Coordinator at the Ghana Energy Development and Access Project. To date, Ghana has achieved 72% electrification access which is one of the... - February 03, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

More Low Maintenance Winter Heating Contracts for BioFire

BioFire fireplaces have announced more low maintenance winter heating fireplaces contracts have been signed in South Africa. - January 27, 2013 - Biofire Fireplaces Cape Town

Eccotopia, Ltd. Moves Headquarters from Johannesburg to Cape Town, South Africa

Move will facilitate company’s expanded efforts at combining ecological and environmental improvements with industrialization and profitability. - January 26, 2013 - Eccotopia Ltd

First Car Rental Scraps Cape One-Way Fees for January

For a limited period only First Car Rental is eliminating the one-way fee for selected one-way rentals. - January 25, 2013 - First Car Rental

SaaSn-Bluekey Partnership

SaaSn, distributors of TaskCentre in Africa, this week announced a cooperative agreement with Bluekey Software Solutions, Africa’s largest and most awarded SAP Business One partner. The partnership, which will see Bluekey become “a reseller for TaskCentre in South Africa, Kenya and... - January 19, 2013 - Bluekey Software Solutions

Eccotopia Issued ISIN and CUSIP

The ISIN number (International Securities Identification Number) applied for by Eccotopia has been issued. Eccotopia also was issued a CUSIP (Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures) number. - January 17, 2013 - Eccotopia Ltd

Eccotopia Developing Megafolia© Plantations in South Africa

Eccotopia Megafolia© plantations can provide phytoremediation of ground water and topsoil, biofuel production, timber production, and biomass-to-energy production in South Africa. - January 11, 2013 - Eccotopia Ltd

RollingMedia (South Africa): A Trucking Good Idea

Hot on the heels of international trends, RollingMedia is delighted to launch an innovative suite of media packages for brands looking to maximize their outdoor visibility. In Europe, Asia and the USA, truck advertising via established fleets is often a valued component of the brand media mix. And... - January 10, 2013 - RollingMedia

Eco-Friendly Fireplaces Now Available in Cape Town

BioFire fireplaces, one of the world’s top eco-friendly fireplace building companies, has made large inroads into the local South African fireplace manufacturing and building industry. - December 22, 2012 - Biofire Fireplaces Cape Town

Auric Consulting Launches My Sky My Country

Auric Consulting has officially launched its initiative 'My Sky My Country' on Facebook. The initiative has been put in place to enable both social media connectivity as well as to try and raise funds to help children with a terminal illness. Managing partner of Auric Consulting PTY LTD, Mr. Bruce... - December 20, 2012 - Auric Consulting (PTY) LTD

How Will South African Industry Deal with Tariff Hikes and Carbon Taxes?

The proverbial axe is falling on "business as usual" as every industry in South Africa, from mining to manufacturing to retail, is cringing at the thought of rising energy tariffs and the impending implementation of a carbon tax. Stemming the tide of rising tariffs On the receiving end... - December 15, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

African Utility Week Director Gives Tips on Greener Christmas Decorations and Gifts This Holiday Season

Christmas is a great time to introduce energy saving habits into a household as many easy and simple changes in the way we live can end up putting extra money into your pocket. Higher electricity prices in South Africa have become an increasing strain on consumers’ monthly expenses and Eskom... - December 12, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

ViaZiz Expands Into South Africa

ViaZiz has completed its Q4 revenue projections and is now expanding into the Southern African continent, according to their COO, John Burnham. John Burnham commented "Due to our rapid expansion throughout the Australia region, we have fostered new relationships with several major... - December 07, 2012 - ViaZiz

Asset Print Launches New Online Print Shop

Cape Town based printing firm Asset Print has announced that they have launched a new online print shop on their website. - November 30, 2012 - Asset Print, Digital Printing, Cape Town

High-Tech Digital Twist for Gravestones in South Africa

The integration of QR Code technology with memorials provides an interactive visit to the cemetery. - November 26, 2012 - EverMe

Roganix Launches New Website, GetYourDrivers.co.za, a Resource Hub to Help South Africans Pass the Driver’s Test

Roganix’s new website, GetYourDrivers.co.za has a wide range of resources to help South Africans pass their driver’s licence test easily. Users can browse advice articles, the Driving Instructor Directory, and the learning resource database to revise for the Driver’s Test. - November 24, 2012 - GetYourLearners

Lithotech Labels Awards ROTOCON Order for Two ROTOCONTROL RSD Finishing Machines

Lithotech Labels provides a total range of functional and decorative labels, as well as a variety of labelling systems. - November 23, 2012 - ROTOCON

ROTOCON Celebrates Three Successful ROTOCONTROL Finishing Machine Installations in One Week

Machines were installed in South Africa at Spec Systems, Label & Litho, and JMB Labels - November 11, 2012 - ROTOCON

Anti-Piracy Measures for Continent’s Coastline Discussed at Maritime & Coastal Security Africa

Increasing piracy and sea crimes on Africa’s coastline as well as illegal fishing in South African waters will be amongst concerns raised by high-ranking navy and maritime industry leaders at the Maritime & Coastal Security Africa conference in Cape Town next week. Chief Director for... - November 04, 2012 - Maritime & Coastal Security Africa

South Africans Can Now Compare Hundreds of Medical Aids

New website, medicalaidsinsouthafrica.co.za helps thousands of South African citizens to compare hundreds on medical aid schemes. - October 28, 2012 - medicalaidsinsouthafrica.co.za

Majority of Credit Active Consumers Don’t Know Their Credit Score

Personal finance and price comparison website, www.justmoney.co.za, found that the majority of respondents that participated in its poll in July 2012 did not know their credit score. - October 21, 2012 - Justmoney

XMPro Inc. Partners with Bytes Connect to Deliver iBOS Solutions to African Customers

XMPro Inc. announces new partnership with Bytes Connect for iBOS technology to African Customers. - October 10, 2012 - XMPro Inc.

Sea Food Comes to The Plettenberg

The Plettenberg Hotel in Plettenberg Bay launches its new restaurant concept SeaFood at The Plettenberg. - September 30, 2012 - The Collection by Liz McGrath

Red Returns Affiliate Program Passes APCW Audit

For the past 20 days, the APCW have conducted an extensive audit of the Red Returns Affiliate Program. - September 29, 2012 - Red Returns

The Next Big Disruption: Social Media and Social Learning: a Talk by Bryce Biggs Consulting on a Major Trend in the Education Field

Bryce Biggs talked on the next big disruption - the impact of social media, social networks & social learning on learning delivery. This was linked to the key issue of employee engagement - can social learning help enhance employee engagement? - September 27, 2012 - Bryce Biggs Consulting

AAE Trade Summit Now Scheduled for November in Cape Town

The Africa-Asia-Europe Trade & Investment will host 6000 delegates, exhibitors and numerous investors and delegates from 61 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe for the 3 day summit. - September 19, 2012 - Egoli Communications

Mybondquotes.co.za Now Offers South Africans an Easy Way to Get Mortgages

Newly redesigned website, www.mybondquotes.co.za, makes it easier for South Africans to apply for home loans, thanks to educational articles, tools and personalized assistance. Mybondquotes.co.za has been redesigned to make it simpler for homebuyers to find the information they need, making the... - September 15, 2012 - My Bond Quotes

Tentickle Bedouin Tents Company Receives B-BBEE Certification

South African Bedouin Tents Manufacturer Tentickle has been awarded its Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Certification (B-BBEE) by the Grant Thornton Verifications Services. - September 08, 2012 - Tentickle International, Cape Town, South Africa

Tentickle Bedouin Tents Company Reveals New Fire Retardant Tent Technology

Bedouin Tents Manufacturer Tentickle International has revealed the next evolution in special events tents technology with the announcement of the launch of their new organic 3 ply fire retardant tent fabric. - September 06, 2012 - Tentickle International, Cape Town, South Africa

Africa-Asia-Europe Trade & Investment Summit to Bring Investors to Africa

The Africa-Asia-Europe Trade & Investment will host 6000 delegates, 300 exhibitors and numerous investors and delegates from 61 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe for the 3 day summit. - September 05, 2012 - Egoli Communications

The New Look of BrandBlocks Marketing

BrandBlocks has opened two sister companies as well as their Canada branch in July of this year. - August 31, 2012 - BrandBlocks Marketing and Design

South Africa’s Private Sector to Host International Business Leaders in Cape Town

The Africa-Asia-Europe Trade & Investment will host 6000 delegates, 300 exhibitors and numerous investors from 61 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe for the 3 day summit. - August 30, 2012 - Egoli Communications

Launch of CitySlicker's New Website

The new website of CitySlicker, the online flash sale specialist, officially went live on 24 August 2012 after three weeks of beta testing. CitySlicker provides a broader offering of flash sales through the new layout design. - August 30, 2012 - CitySlicker

World Sports Betting Launches New Mobile Site

World Sports Betting offers six months of participation and development in the mobile sector. More than 100K markets are open for the use of punters each week. - August 30, 2012 - World Sports Betting

Spintelligent Appoints New Event Director for African Utility Week

Leading Cape Town-based confex organiser Spintelligent has announced the appointment of Russell Hughes as Event Director for its leading event, African Utility Week. Russell joins the company from the Clarion Events head office in London in what is a new position in the event team – an... - August 29, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

Cape Showcases Its Green Credentials at Clean Power Africa in Next Week

The City of Cape Town will welcome some 600 local and international renewable energy experts at the upcoming Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition in Cape Town from 4-5 September, to focus on new opportunities in the hydropower and solar energy industries. South Africa’s Energy... - August 29, 2012 - Clean Power Africa

South African Tech Company Tourism Radio® Reaches Out to Cruise Line Tourists in Angola

Tourism Radio announces its partnership with Abercrombie & Kent to produce audio travel guides to cruise liner tourists in Luanda, Angola. - August 24, 2012 - Tourism Radio

South African Fashion Ecommerce Retailer Expands Into Africa

Millbug.com, the leading women's fashion ecommerce retailer in South Africa today announced it would be expanding into the rest of Africa. The company, which prides itself on providing elegant and edgy fashion for millennials, has confirmed that its number one priority will be proliferating the... - August 23, 2012 - Millbug (Pty) Ltd