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"Trends in Africa Health 2014" Report Examines Main Challenges and Potential Opportunities for Healthcare Industry
The African nations face numerous healthcare challenges. These range from access to quality healthcare services, to high infant and adult mortality rates, and an increasing incidence of chronic disease. The speaker faculty from the Africa Health Congress has developed a new report "Trends in... - May 20, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
SABC Education Partners with Career Indaba and African EduWeek
“A partnership with SABC Education has been a long time ambition for us as this takes our education events, Career Indaba and African EduWeek, to a whole new level and will enable us to reach the hearts and minds of learners, students and teachers everywhere,” says Tanya Jackman, event... - May 10, 2014 - African Education Week
Bushwise Guides Nature Lovers to a Far Reaching Career in the South African Bush
Bushwise, a leading professional training provider in the safari industry, launches far-reaching careers for young nature lovers across South Africa and the world. - May 10, 2014 - Bushwise
Intel Partners with African EduWeek as Exclusive Diamond Sponsor
“Integrating technology into teaching and learning has the potential to enable equal access to quality education resources,” says Andre Christian, Education Business Development Manager at Intel. “If we want all the children of South Africa to have access to quality education, it... - May 07, 2014 - African Education Week
African Utility Week Focuses on Why Energy Savings and Back-Up Generation Are More Vital Than Ever
Due to the national power shortage and the rising electricity prices, large power and water users like mining houses, commercial buildings, manufacturing plants and the agricultural sector need to address the impact that consumption has on their bottom line and explore technology that can mitigate... - May 07, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Win a Holiday Worth R20,000 by Finding The Rhino Orphanage Nissan Juke at the Duke of Edinburgh Championship
South Africa’s most prestigious amateur golfing event - The Duke of Edinburgh Championship – supports The Rhino Orphanage’s "Post Your Selfie & Win" campaign. - May 07, 2014 - First Car Rental
Education Seen as Major Remedy to Overcome Slow Customer Adoption of Mobile Money Technology
Customer adoption is the single biggest inhibitor of the widespread growth of mobile financial services, especially in rural communities, and will be discussed in depth during an expert panel discussion at the sixth annual Mobile Money & Digital Payments Africa which is taking place in... - May 03, 2014 - Mobile Money Africa
City of Cape Town Official Host City of African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa in May
The City of Cape Town has a clear, very strategic and long-term vision to plan for the expansion of the city and cope with subsequent growth, along with the need to drive carbon emission reduction, increase the use of clean energy, and maximise on water resources, says Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl,... - May 03, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
New Research Ethics Committee Needed for the Development of Traditional African Medicine
Traditional medicine is used in the maintenance of health as well as in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical, spiritual and /or mental illness. - May 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Continent’s Energy and Water Leaders Join Forces to Discuss Challenges and Celebrate Successes at Annual African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
More than 5000 power and water professionals, including utility heads from Nigeria, Uganda, Namibia, Senegal, Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and South Africa, will gather for the 14th annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and expo at Cape Town’s CTICC from 13-14 May. - May 01, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
First Car Rental and Lee-Anne Pace Pioneer Golf Day for Girls to Grow Women’s Golf
Lee-Anne Pace, South Africa and Europe’s top female golfer, and First Car Rental are collaborating with some big names and brands in golf to bring to Franschhoek the inaugural First-Pace Golf Day for Girls, which will happen on 14 May 2014, at the award-winning Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate, Franschhoek. - April 26, 2014 - First Car Rental
African EduWeek Returns to Johannesburg to Empower Teachers with Practical Expo and Workshops
Thousands of teachers and education experts will gather for the annual African EduWeek from 10-11 July in Johannesburg for an interactive conference and expo that will empower them through technology, skills and interaction with their peers. Says African EduWeek event director Tanya Jackman:... - April 21, 2014 - African Education Week
Salvage Cars Market Growing for South Africa
Salvage4SA.co.z's specific purpose is to provide online marketing expertise and services to the majority of salvage companies in South Africa to advertise their salvage vehicles. - April 12, 2014 - 4SA Technologies
Mobile Money Africa to Focus on Expanding Technology, Products and Services in the Mobile and Digital Payments Industry
The range of products and services that is offered via the mobile channel is continuously expanding as industry pioneers in this sector forge ahead with new innovations. Many of the experts who will address the sixth annual Mobile Money & Digital Payments Africa in Johannesburg from 21-22 May,... - April 03, 2014 - Mobile Money Africa
Online Radio to Become a Reality for I Love Ballito
The founder of I Love Ballito seems to have seized the opportunity to benefit the businesses of Ballito and create another advertising platform in the form of online radio. - March 31, 2014 - I Love Ballito
1 in 10 Weddings Gets Cancelled
Valverde is once again disrupting the Wedding Industry but offering a unique Money Back guarantee on all wedding bookings. - March 24, 2014 - Valverde Country Hotel
The World Bank’s Thirsty Energy Initiative Explained at African Utility Week in May
The World Bank’s global Thirsty Energy initiative aims to make more governments in Africa and elsewhere aware of the interdependencies and foreseeable pressure on water as a resource for energy generation. South Africa celebrated National Water Week this week, in line with World Water Day on... - March 23, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
National Water Week and World Water Day Make Us Aware of the Pressure on Finite Water Resources
“A slow dripping tap can waste 20 litres or more a day,” says Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl, African Utility Week’s programme director’s programme. “The aim of having a week dedicated to water issues helps each of us become aware of the challenges and change our habits and... - March 20, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Linking Directly to Africa's Finest Properties is Now Available Free with ResConnect
ResConnect offers stock, rate and availability access to Africa’s most luxurious and remote destinations. - March 17, 2014 - ResRequest
Mobile Money Africa Returns to Johannesburg in May as Industry Focuses on Making Regional Payments Work
The sixth annual Mobile Money Africa will gather more than 400 industry leaders to discuss regional and digital payments in what has becoming an increasingly sophisticated marketplace, when the conference and expo returns to Johannesburg from 21-22 May. Brand new Digital Payments content has been... - March 05, 2014 - Mobile Money Africa
eta College Fitness and Sport Revolution
Eta College introduces more scientific precision into sport conditioning and skills training programmes. - March 05, 2014 - eta College
DDI on Oscar Pistorius
In the wake of the start of the “criminal trial of the century” on 3 March 2014 in the Pretoria High Court, one of Africa’s leading media monitoring companies will bring to you a daily summarised analysis of the Oscar Pistorius Trial. As the only company in Africa to offer social... - February 28, 2014 - DDI Africa
SAIEE Joins African Utility Week to Provide Free, Practical Workshops for Electrical Engineers in the Energy Sector
African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa have joined forces with the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) to host two days of free, practical, CPD-accredited technical workshops on the event’s expo floor for all electrical engineers, technicians and contractors working in the power and water industry. - February 23, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Extensive Coaching Skills Training Programme Launches at Hout Bay Community Cultural Centre
Earlier this afternoon, twenty selected students from the Hout Bay region in Western Cape began their formal introductions for the ‘Hout Bay Skills Training Programme’ in the Hout Bay Community Cultural Centre. Leading sport and fitness college, eta created the Hout Bay Skills Training... - February 21, 2014 - Football Foundation of South Africa
Tentickle Stretch Tents Cover Nitro Circus
Tentickle Stretch Tents will be at the Nitro Circus Live Action Sports Show in Cape Town in February 2014. - February 20, 2014 - Tentickle Stretch Tents
Tentickle Stretch Tents Stays Green at the Renewable Energy Festival
Tentickle Stretch Tents will be providing the shade and shelter at the Renewable Energy Festival in Cape Town on the 8th of February, 2014. - February 08, 2014 - Tentickle Stretch Tents
African Utility Week Sponsor Accenture Excited About Smart Grid Momentum in the Utility Industry
“Accenture is very excited with the momentum that is beginning to take shape in the industry. Utilities are transitioning from pilots to full implementation,” says Lungile Mginqi, Managing Director, Utilities Practice at Accenture. The company is a global leader in smart grids and a platinum sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week & Clean Power Africa. - February 07, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Tentickle Stretch Tents Keep the Cool at the Ultimate X Festival
Tentickle Stretch Tents will be keeping people cool this summer at the Ultimate X Festival at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa. - February 02, 2014 - Tentickle Stretch Tents
Clean Power Africa to Discuss if Large Scale Hydro in Africa is a Realistic Clean Power Solution
Within the last ten years the World Bank has invested an estimated US$550 million annually in hydro projects alongside the African Development Bank’s Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), prioritising investment into nine key projects within strategic African... - January 30, 2014 - Clean Power Africa
Leading African Events Organiser Spintelligent Poised for Remarkable Year of Growth
Cape Town-based Spintelligent Pty, has become recognised as a highly successful African organiser & publisher over the years, with projects such as African Utility Week and the iPAD franchise. - January 29, 2014 - Spintelligent
Tentickle Stretch Tents Revamps International Site
To keep up with increased international popularity, Tentickle Stretch Tents have redesigned and moved their international website. - January 26, 2014 - Tentickle Stretch Tents
Elephant Smashes First Car Rental Car in Kruger National Park
The vehicle involved in the recent elephant incident at the Kruger National Park was a rental and it belonged to First Car Rental. The vehicle is a write off but the unfortunate euthanasia of the elephant by SANParks rangers after the incident, and the injuries to the passengers, could have been avoided. First Car Rental is investigating this incident very closely with a legal entity and should they find that the renter is responsible for the incident, they will pay for the vehicle in full. - January 23, 2014 - First Car Rental
Claimvantage Brings Cloud-Based Claims Processing Software to South Africa
South African market holds promise for cloud technology companies. - January 22, 2014 - ClaimVantage
African Utility Week to Honour Energy Industry’s Best and Brightest in May
Africa’s leading utility and energy professionals and projects are to be honoured at the annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa that is taking place in Cape Town from 13-14 May this year. Designed to celebrate the African triumphs and successes of the industry throughout 2013,... - January 17, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Tentickle Stretch Tents Shades Light and Love Festival in Paarl
Stretch Tent manufacturer Tentickle South Africa provides the shade at the Light and Love psytrance festival in Paarl, South Africa. - January 15, 2014 - Tentickle Stretch Tents
Educators Must Have Access to Relevant Training and Tools
African EduWeek 2014 returns to Johannesburg as matric results continue to raise questions. "Our educators are the most central element in improving the education system, and they must have access to relevant training to develop and equip their learners with the tools required to succeed in professional and further education environments." This is according to Tanya Jackman, event director of the annual African EduWeek. - January 10, 2014 - African Education Week
How to Save and Celebrate a Greener Christmas 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... - December 21, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
African Utility Week to Focus on How Poor Maintenance and Renewal Threatens Municipal Service Delivery
It is essential that both public and private sectors get a strong understanding of their asset management maturity and develop a robust maintenance road map, says Anton Booyzen, chairman of the Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA). SAAMA’s inaugural Asset Management Conference is taking place during African Utility Week & Clean Power Africa, taking place from 13-14 May 2014 in Cape Town. - December 11, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
ROTOCON Now Representing Wink in South Africa
Wink Stanzwerkzeuge is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cutting tools for the graphic industry. - December 03, 2013 - ROTOCON
South African Navy Supports Maritime & Coastal Security Africa Conference to Boost Collaboration Among African Navies
Some 600 maritime and naval experts are to meet in Cape Town from 25-27 November to discuss the price of piracy in Africa and the institutional and technical solutions available during the annual Maritime & Coastal Security Africa conference and exhibition. It is the largest maritime defence... - November 13, 2013 - Maritime & Coastal Security Africa
New MD of Events Company Spintelligent Has "Ambitious Growth Plans for the Region"
“I am fortunate to join Spintelligent at a very exciting time in the company’s history,” says David Ashdown, the new Managing Director of leading Cape Town-based Trade Exhibition & Conference Organiser, Spintelligent Pty. Part of the global media group, Clarion Events,... - October 12, 2013 - Spintelligent
DDI: Fastest Selling Media Monitoring Product Across the Globe
Gaining 33 clients in less than three months with the introduction of print and broadcast to their media monitoring bouquet, Data Driven Insight (DDI Africa) is set to become one of the world’s leading media monitoring companies. - October 09, 2013 - DDI
Top South African Companies Looking to Hire at Career Indaba in Cape Town Next Week
Thousands of school leavers, learners and students are expected at the Career Indaba in Cape Town next week where some of the top companies in the country, including South African Airways, Amazon, Food Lovers Market, PIC, Transnet, Cape Nature, Peninsula Beverage Company and MINTEK are looking to... - September 07, 2013 - Career Indaba
R5,000 Braai-Roll Tournament Highlights Heritage Day Celebrations at South Africa’s Springbok Casino
Braai Month at South Africa’s Springbok Casino will feature a free month-long R5,000 Braai-roll Slots Tournament. Three live-action Bonus Giveaways will also take place in the weeks leading up to South Africa’s Heritage Day holiday commemorating the diverse cultural heritage that makes... - September 04, 2013 - Springbok Casino
Learners and School Leavers Welcome at Free Career Indaba in Cape Town in September
South African Airways, Amazon and Food Lovers Market are just some of the leading companies that will be looking for new talent at this year's Career Indaba at the CTICC in Cape Town from 12-13 September. Thousands of young people are expected at the Career Indaba, to which entry is free, and where... - September 01, 2013 - Career Indaba
South African Job Portal JobsTown.co.za Raises Awareness of Employment Opportunities for the Youth
According to a report by Stats SA unemployment has increased in the second quarter of 2013. There is however some light at the end of the tunnel. The Government in South Africa, has stated they are doing all it can to address the unemployment issues through it various initiatives. Rural development... - August 24, 2013 - Jobs Town
Animal Lovers Take on the Kili Challenge
Climbing Kilimanjaro is often one of the top items on most South African’s bucket list, most find it daunting enough without the commitment of making it to Uhuru Peak for a cause they strongly believe in. In September a group of twenty-five climbers will be putting their passion for the... - August 21, 2013 - Sandton SPCA
Retailers and Suppliers to Gather at Second Annual Retail Indaba in Cape Town
The Retail Indaba Conference returns to Cape Town on 21st and 22nd August and is being held at the CTICC. The conference is bringing retailers, suppliers and industry role players together for high-level learning, discussion and networking. Over the two days a host of leading speakers and professionals in the retail field will inspire and inform delegates on economic outlook, retail growth, customer service, retail management and online shopping. - August 17, 2013 - CADEK Media
United Vehicle Services (UVS) Hires Mindy Knoesen
UVS has appointed Mindy Knoesen to further develop and maintain the growing business portfolio in the Gauteng region. Mindy Knoesen, who joined United Vehicle Services last month (July), comes with a wealth of experience within the car rental and aviation industries. In her new position as a Sales... - August 15, 2013 - United Vehicle Services
Mosio for Libraries Partners with Tshwane University of Technology to Launch Its First Library Solution in South Africa
Leading virtual reference software for libraries, enabling two-way communications between staff and students via live chat, email, text messaging and Facebook, now available in South Africa. - August 14, 2013 - Mosio