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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Yellow Jersey Logistics and LCS Evolution

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Yellow Jersey Logistics (PTY) Ltd and LCS Evolution (Pty) Ltd. Yellow Jersey Logistics (Pty) Ltd offers niche transport solutions to the clearing and forwarding industry. The company has become entrenched in the industry,... - February 26, 2021 - Benchmark International

Dragonfly and Pixxel Sign Agreement for High Resolution Imagers for Pixxel’s Satellite Constellation

Dragonfly Aerospace is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract for the development and delivery of high resolution electro-optical imagers for Pixxel’s planned satellite constellation. The constellation will follow the upcoming launch of Pixxel’s first satellite... - February 19, 2021 - Dragonfly Aerospace

CougarShield® Establishes Strategic Partnership in South Africa

Inspiring car owners in professional car care solutions, CougarShield International deliver high performance products to the automotive community worldwide and pairing it with exceptional service and support to their country partners. - February 14, 2021 - CougarShield International

MRA Celebrates Projects and People "Making a Difference" Celebrated Mining Elites in Africa

Mining Review Africa recognises the leaders and projects truly making a difference in the African mining sector in the latest edition of its annual publication, Mining Elites in Africa 2021. - January 31, 2021 - Mining Review Africa

Global Power & Energy Elites Publication is Back with Industry’s Stand-Out Performers

The seventh edition of the Global Power & Energy Elites publication features inspiring interviews with leaders of power utilities and energy businesses around the globe, discussing topics from Artificial Intelligence, lessons in leadership, to the best book they read during 2020. Produced by... - January 28, 2021 - Global Power & Energy Elites

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between NEWGROUP (Pty.) Ltd. and an Undisclosed Acquirer for the Regal Pet Health Brand

NEWGROUP (Pty.) Ltd. is a private company owning several brands in the complementary medicines and natural beauty sections, including Herbex. NEWGROUP brands trade throughout South Africa and internationally. The Regal Pet Health brand – a division of NEWGROUP – is comprised of a range... - December 05, 2020 - Benchmark International

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa Announces New Brand and Vision: Enlit Africa, After 20 Years

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, for some two decades the flagship power, energy and water event on the continent, has unveiled its new name, identity and vision, Enlit Africa, during the opening session of the digital edition of the event this week. “The dynamics of the African... - November 27, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

Eskom CEO Answers Tough Questions on First Day of Digital African Utility Week on 24 November

During this year’s opening session of the Digital African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa on 24 November, Eskom CEO André de Ruyter will open up about his time so far at South Africa’s state utility, his plans to achieve financial and operational stability for the organisation,... - November 15, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

Successful Wall Drying on a Historical Building in Salzburg, Austria, with the Help of AQUAPOL Technology

Historical buildings like the historic mill “Fuchsmuehle” in Anthering (Salzburg, Austria) stand witness to history. It is one of the last mills in Europe still to use a regrinding technique. However, it was affected by moisture in the masonry like many historical buildings. With the help of the environmentally friendly and sustainable AQUAPOL (R) technology, this problem can be eliminated. - October 29, 2020 - EXM Technologies GmbH

South African Domestic Travel Platform to Help Kickstart Tourism

Innovative Platform Gives South African Locals Access to Tourism Experiences at Affordable Rates - September 18, 2020 - Locals Who Wander

African Utility Week Announces Agenda for Joint "Digital Energy Festival"

Private sector participation in the energy sector, small-scale hydro and mini grid opportunities, desalination as an option to secure water security and helping SSMEs with a toolkit are just some of the highlights of the Digital African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa agenda in November. - September 16, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

Nigerian Power Pioneers Dominate Annual African Power, Energy & Water Industry Awards

The Nigerian energy industry’s finest dominated the 2020 African Power, Energy & Water Industry Awards which were broadcast live on Tuesday and can still be viewed online. The seventh edition of the coveted African Power, Energy & Water Industry Awards, honour the most remarkable and... - August 28, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

African Utility Week: the (Digital) Show Will Go on

The 20th edition of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa may now be postponed in person, but is still scheduled to take place from 24-26 November this year as an online platform with world-class speakers, live discussions and virtual networking and product showcases. - August 02, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

Choice and Transparency Comes to Borrowers in South Africa with the Launch of CompareLoans.co.za

Choice and Transparency Comes to Borrowers in South Africa with the Launch of CompareLoans.co.za

In a first for South Africa, CompareLoans brings unparalleled transparency around interest rates, fees and terms in the personal finance market. - June 11, 2020 - CompareLoans.co.za

COVID-19 is Causing a Worldwide Surge in the Purchase of Retail Life Insurance Products

As the CoVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the world, consumer behaviour around life insurance cover is changing fast, in part due to dealing with an uncertain future. The availability of online no-touch products clearly provides a solution to a very real need in a time such as we are seeing with COVID-19. South African insurtech, Simply Financial Services, has seen more than 40% growth in sale of no-touch life insurance since February 2020. - June 03, 2020 - Simply Financial Services

Simply and Payspace Achieve an Insurtech First for Small Business

Around 2 years ago, Simply launched Group Cover, a digital group life product for SMEs. For the first time small- and medium-sized businesses could buy life, disability and funeral cover online, or via a call centre, in a matter of minutes. The product is simple and easy to understand, the sign-up... - June 01, 2020 - Simply Financial Services

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Oasis Water Holdings (PTY) LTD and Both Fledge Capital (PTY) LTD & SLA Capital (PTY) LTD

Benchmark International is pleased to have successfully facilitated the transaction between Oasis Water Holdings (PTY) LTD and both Fledge Capital (PTY) LTD & SLA Capital (PTY) LTD. Oasis Water (PTY) LTD (Oasis) is a franchise group that provides clean water to retailers, corporations,... - May 31, 2020 - Benchmark International

South African Start-Up African National Aims to Disrupt Global Premium Goods Market

South African based ecommerce newbie African National plans to disrupt Global Premium Goods Market by encouraging local consumers to put local products first. - May 09, 2020 - African National

Water and Energy Sector Talks Next Week at Virtual African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa

Unique, live discussions to learn, connect and engage. - May 08, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa Goes Virtual in May

The organisers of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa have announced that a free, virtual conference will take place in May. “Although the event was recently postponed to November,” says event director Evan Schiff, “we recognise that the need for information, expert opinion... - April 22, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

GetBucks Adds Innovative Assessments’ New Credit Scoring Technology

GetBucks Adds Innovative Assessments’ New Credit Scoring Technology

GetBucks (Pty) Ltd., part of the Finclusion Group and a South African company focusing on digital financial and insurance solutions, have signed a partnership agreement with Innovative Assessments International, Ltd. (“IA”) to promote financial inclusion and extend more credit to those... - April 15, 2020 - Innovative Assessments

Clarion Events Media Host Urgent Discussions on Utilities' Response to COVID-19 Crisis

#HeartForTheSector as the energy sector prepares for post-pandemic challenges. - April 03, 2020 - Clarion Events Africa

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa to Focus on Small Scale Hydro in November

This year’s theme for World Water Day on 22 March is “Water and Climate Change,” exploring how the resource and the global phenomenon are linked inextricably. “It isn’t just about managing our water sources so everyone has access to clean drinking water, it is also... - March 20, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa Rescheduled to November

The 20th edition of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa will now run from 24-26 November 2020 at the CTICC in Cape Town. - March 19, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Acquisition of Local Bulk Haulage (PTY) Ltd by Leopard Line Haul (PTY) Ltd Trading as Elite Line Haul

Benchmark International successfully facilitated the acquisition of Local Bulk Haulage (PTY) Ltd by Leopard Line Haul (PTY) Ltd Trading and Elite Line Haul. Founded in 1995 by Peter Scholtz and Len Pretorius, Local Bulk Haulage (PTY) Ltd is a logistics company delivering specialised primary chemicals and liquid bulk commodities from the point of supply to the end-user effectively and efficiently. - March 05, 2020 - Benchmark International

Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated the Transaction of Aquatic Foods (PTY) LTD and National Foods (PTY) LTD to Econo Foods Holdings (PTY) LTD

Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated the Transaction of Aquatic Foods (PTY) LTD and National Foods (PTY) LTD to Econo Foods Holdings (PTY) LTD. Aquatic Foods (PTY) LTD was established in 1996 to service leading restaurants, hotels, caterers and wholesalers by supplying live, fresh and frozen seafood on demand. - March 01, 2020 - Benchmark International

Calling All Energy Sector Technology Disruptors and Start-Ups to African Utility Week’s Initiate! Forum

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa will celebrate the new decade of 2020 by introducing 20 exciting SMMEs during the 20th edition of the event. - March 01, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

Africa Mining Forum to Connect the Right Projects with the Right Financiers in Kigali in November

“Africa Mining Forum will progressively establish itself as the platform for emerging mining countries looking at promising juniors projects that will propel the region mining sector," says Elodie Delagneau, event director of the Africa Mining Forum in Kigali in November. - February 20, 2020 - Africa Mining Forum

Clarion Events Africa’s Media Division is Thriving

The future of trade publications: the ability to adapt and add value. Clarion Events Africa's leading titles ESI Africa, Smart Energy International, Mining Review Africa and Power Engineering International have managed to reinvent the medium by embracing digital and key event partnerships. - February 17, 2020 - Clarion Events Africa

Mining Review Africa Hosts Tailings Storage Facility Discussion in Cape Town

The controversial issue of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF) construction and management following a spate of disasters over the last 24 months was unpacked during a breakfast discussion by leading mining services companies Fraser Alexander, Knight Piesold and Webber Wentzel on the sidelines of the... - February 06, 2020 - Mining Review Africa

African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa Wins AAXO ROAR Awards Again

African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa, the leading energy event on the continent for the last 20 years, has clinched once again the AAXO ROAR Award for Best Trade Exhibition in the 12000+ sqm category. The event is organised by the multi-award-winning Cape Town-based trade exhibition and... - February 06, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

The Foremost African ICO Listing Agency ICO Onboard Raises Awareness of Digital Assets and Artificial Solutions for Local SMEs

The primary business directory in African ICO’s, STO & IEO, ICO Onboard recently announced the launch of Artificial Solutions. The new digital assets solution will allow SMEs an easier access to options that are suitable for business flexible goals. ICO Onboard Artificial Solutions can be... - February 02, 2020 - ICO Onboard

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction of Jordan Human Resources to Vinton Holdings

Jordan HR is a niche human resources firm that specialises in the recruitment of medical practitioners, with a keen focus on Locum Pharmacists. The Tower Group, one of Vinton Holdings subsidiaries, has become a well-established and trusted brand over 39 years in the South African recruitment... - October 26, 2019 - Benchmark International

Innovative Free-to-List Mental Health Service Directory Improves Access to Mental Health Services

TherapyRoute.com offers a free to list international mental health service directory that empowers visitors to find psychologists and other mental health service providers quickly. Innovative features include socially relevant filters (Black, LGBT+, Non-binary, female) and tools that enable professionals to create their own website and publish high quality content. - October 15, 2019 - Therapy Route

Benchmark International (South Africa) Closes 9 Deals in 9 Weeks

Benchmark International’s South African office has experienced a sharp increase in deal flow and activity. The company reports having received 51% more non-disclosure agreements from interested parties and a 71% increase in the number of offers received for client businesses than in the... - October 10, 2019 - Benchmark International

International Indoor & Controlled Environment Agriculture Set for September Summit in Durban, South Africa

Urban Agri World 2019 Summit, the third edition of the conference series highlighting progressive farming developments for the indoor agriculture industry, will be held next month on 17-18 September 2019 at the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa. This is the region's... - August 30, 2019 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd

African Utility Week’s Industry Awards and African Power & Energy Elites Join Forces to Celebrate Continent’s Energy Pioneers

The African Power & Energy Elites publication and the African Power, Energy & Water Industry Awards have aligned for their 2020 editions with a single nomination and selection process across a set of complementary categories. - August 11, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

WiSolar Set to Roll Out Their Prepaid Decentralized Solar Electricity Solution Across Africa

Leading provider of innovative clean energy solutions, WiSolar, announces the launch of their Solar-as-a-Service product in Nigeria and South Africa. - July 25, 2019 - WiSolar

Nominations for the Global Power & Energy Elites Are Now Open

The upcoming 2020 edition of the Global Power & Energy Elites aims to once again celebrate groundbreaking people and projects in the industry. - June 06, 2019 - Global Power & Energy Elites

Kruger-2-Kalahari Publishes New eBook to Help All Levels of Photographers Capture Stunning Wildlife Images in the Kruger Park

This new 764-page eBook, published by Kruger-2-Kalahari, provides tips, tools and techniques to enable all levels of photographers to find and photograph the Kruger National Park's flora and fauna. - May 31, 2019 - Kruger-2-Kalahari

ClaimVantage Presents at Insurance Claims Management and Innovation Summit

Disbursing claims is the sole reason for the existence of insurance companies, yet the industry drags behind. - May 29, 2019 - ClaimVantage

Syntech is Now the Exclusive South African Distributor of TaoTronics and RAVPower

Syntech has been appointed as the exclusive South African distributor of two international consumer brands; TaoTronics and RAVPower. Both brands are owned by global electronics enterprise Sunvalley Group. Syntech is the latest addition to the global distribution network that facilitates millions of... - May 22, 2019 - Syntech

African Utility Week to Focus on Financing Energy Projects in Africa

This year’s African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa in Cape Town from 14-16 May dedicates a full three-day conference track to investment and finance in the energy sector. - April 29, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

ClaimVantage Business Development Manager, John Murphy Presents at Insurance Technologies Conference in Johannesburg

New technologies will forever disrupt the way the insurance industry conducts its operations. - April 23, 2019 - ClaimVantage

ClaimVantage Presents at InsurTech 2019 Conference in South Africa

ClaimVantage, a leading international provider of life claim management software solutions, will present at the InsurTech 2019 Conference being held in the Wanderers Club, Illovo on March 25th & 26th 2019. This conference explores all things InsurTech, arguing that InsurTech is the key to... - March 22, 2019 - ClaimVantage

African Utility Week Focuses on World Water Day on 22 March: "Leaving No One Behind"

Water remains one of the key topics and discussion points at the annual African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa in Cape Town, where from 14-16 May, the conference will bring together experts from public and private sectors to support municipalities as they become more responsive and efficient in their water practices. - March 17, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa Announces Media Partnership with African News Agency

The organisers of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, have announced that they have entered into a media partnership with African News Agency (ANA), a continent-wide multimedia content dissemination platform in the run-up to the event that is taking place from 14-16 May in Cape Town. - March 10, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa to Showcase Exciting Potential of Waste-to-Power Technology in Cape Town

During the Future Cities conference track at African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa in Cape Town in May, a case study will be presented on South Africa's first Waste Transformer at the N1 City Mall in Cape Town and will be followed by a discussion on how waste-to-energy plants can be made more competitive. - March 07, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa Announces Media Partnership with CNN

The organisers of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, have announced that they have entered into a media partnership with the global news organisation and broadcaster CNN in the run-up to the event that is taking place from 14-16 May in Cape Town. The South African Minister of Energy,... - March 03, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

SA Energy Minister Jeff Radebe to Present Keynote Address Again at African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa in May

Addressing the current landscape of water and energy projects all over the subcontinent, African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, in collaboration with the Department of Energy, is proud to announce the confirmation of the South African Minister of Energy, Honourable Jeff Radebe, who will form... - February 21, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

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