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#EntrepreneurMonth: Handcrafting bespoke luxury experiences across Africa with the Holts

Concepts Collection creates unforgettable luxury experiences. We chat to Christina and Richard Holt to find out how it all started and what it takes to run one of the leading luxury brands in SA...

Zeitz MOCAA a boost for local tourism and arts industries

The recently opened Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has been hailed a proverbial feather in the caps of the local tourism and arts industries...

1 day ago

Steenberg Hotel: a luxury Cape Town escape

Established in 1682, Steenberg is the Cape's oldest farm. Fast-forward to the present day, and it's still going strong thanks to its luxurious offering for locals and tourists alike.

By Eugene Yiga 10 Oct 2017

Table Mountain Cableway turns 88

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company has been in operation since 1929. Over 26 million visitors later it is celebrating its 88th birthday and the 20th anniversary of the current cable cars...

5 Oct 2017

Adventure specialist hosting inaugural Zambezi Whitewater Rafting Festival

Safari Par Excellence will host the inaugural Zambezi Whitewater Rafting Festival which will see rafting teams of six compete in class five rapids to claim the title of Zambezi Champion....

5 Oct 2017

Gauteng tourism and travel on show at GP Lifestyle Tourism Street Party

The first GP Lifestyle Tourism Street Party recently took place at the regenerated 1 Fox Street warehouse, turning downtown Johannesburg into an outdoor celebration for Gauteng's tourism trade...

3 Oct 2017

Four Points' Best Brews trail makes stop in Nairobi for a taste of its craft beer culture

“Four Points has a love for locally crafted beers, which is why we partnered with The Big Five Breweries to sample a taste of what Nairobi has to offer."

26 Sep 2017

How travellers can make a difference

It's vital for us to travel responsibly, ensuring a sustainable tourism industry that will allow future generations to experience the wonders of travel too...

26 Sep 2017

Tourism and travel trade joins GP Lifestyle Tourism Street Party to celebrate Gauteng

The first GP Lifestyle Tourism Street Party will be taking place this month in Gauteng, which will see the travel and tourism trade party throughout the day and into the night at the regenerated 1 Fox Street warehouse...

21 Sep 2017

Four things to do this Heritage weekend

South Africans will be treated to an extended Heritage weekend - from Saturday, 23 September 2017 to Monday, 25 September 2017. Here are four things to do this Heritage weekend.

21 Sep 2017

From wine to whales, what to do in three days in Hermanus

Heritage Day falls on a Sunday, which means you get the Monday off, so if you want to get full relaxation out of your downtime, then South Africa's smaller towns come highly recommended.

By Avukile Mabombo 21 Sep 2017

Seven things to know before visiting Pakistan

From its food to its hospitality to its wide variety of cultures, Pakistan is a great choice if you're looking for a unique travel experience...

By Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library 20 Sep 2017

Adventure race Expedition Africa to put spotlight on Namaqua West Coast

Preparations for one of the world's most prominent adventure races coming to South Africa's Namaqua West Coast

20 Sep 2017

10 reasons to visit the 2017 Gauteng Getaway show

The 2017 Gauteng Getaway Show will be held at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg from 23-25 September 2017. This year's event is set to offer adventure, live entertainment, food, outdoor camping gear, and special holiday deals.

18 Sep 2017

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#EntrepreneurMonth: A premium African surf brand with global appeal

Little over a year ago, three friends with thriving creative careers embarked on a mission to combine their love of Africa with their passion for surfing. Thus, Mami Wata was born, a premium African brand of surf apparel and accessories with an undeniable global appeal.

By Lauren Hartzenberg 1 day ago

The importance of being healthy inside and out

Being healthy is the key to a long and happy life. Achieving good health means more than going to the gym regularly and following a well-balanced diet (although those are certainly key factors as well).

By Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library 12 Oct 2017

Team SA 2017 preparing for World Blind Tasting Challenge in France

Team South Africa 2017 will compete against 27 wine tasting teams from across the globe at the World Blind Tasting Challenge in Nuit Saint George, France, on 14 October 2017.

10 Oct 2017

Hot new talent lights up Milan Fashion Week

MILAN, Italy - Fashion week roared into Milan on Wednesday with a line-up of hotly anticipated shows from fresh talent as well as luxury titans ranging from Moschino to Armani, who are battling for their share of a rebounding market.

21 Sep 2017

#SACSCCongress: Nigella Lawson on the role of food in storytelling

Internationally renowned food writer and TV cook Nigella Lawson has amassed a loyal following of food lovers charmed by her no-fuss approach to cooking and ornate descriptions of food that are telling of her authentic passion for the subject.

By Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Sep 2017

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Industry news

Automotive
Polestar 1 production to start mid-2019

21 hours ago

Five quality Korean cars

Ané Theron 20 hours ago

Peugeot introduces Guaranteed Future Value programme

16 hours ago

Logistics & Transport
Tasa Conference supports emerging road freight transporters

20 hours ago

ICT
Huawei Mate 10 revealed, packing AI smarts and more

Hadlee Simons 19 hours ago

Serious Wi-Fi flaw found in WPA2 protocol

Ilse van den Berg 22 hours ago

#EntrepreneurMonth: If you can sell your first startup, sell it

Alan Knott-Craig 23 hours ago

Moringa School to host women's coding course

Gabriella Mulligan 18 hours ago

Database of 30 million+ South Africans leaked online, property group is culprit

Ilse van den Berg 2 hours ago

10 days left to complete Ventureburn Startup Survey and win!

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Tourism
Shots Fired: Gang violence on Cape Town International Airport's doorstep

17 hours ago

Study shows Airbnb can be a major engine for economic empowerment throughout Africa

22 hours ago

US revokes economic sanctions against Sudan: What it means for hospitality businesses

Josephine Wawira 21 hours ago

Education
Over 100 special needs schools in Gauteng

18 hours ago

Property
Affordability driving office space demand in Bryanston, Fourways

18 hours ago

Construction set to start on Umhlanga Arch

17 hours ago

Equities acquires Coventry property

Alistair Anderson 21 minutes ago

Legal
Only the board can appoint SABC executives

19 hours ago

Construction & Engineering
Dutch open 'world's first 3D-printed concrete bridge'

23 hours ago

Group Five spikes on Greenbay offer

Mark Allix 23 hours ago

Bees in the city: Designing green roofs for pollinators

Catherine Howell, Jennifer Drake and Liat Margolis 22 hours ago

Agriculture
SACAU: Agriculture can play a critical role in eradicating poverty

22 hours ago

Bird flu outbreak sees egg shortage, hefty price increases on the cards for SA

18 hours ago

Drought threatens industry, but fine wine booms

Roland Peens 20 hours ago

Zimbabwe bans fruit, vegetable imports to save scarce forex

17 hours ago

CSI & Sustainability
Mathe Group recycles 100,000 truck tyres

20 hours ago

Club Travel Corporate celebrates its birthday, grants 30 wishes

20 hours ago

Westin-Unicef Charity Ball raises another R1m in 2017

21 hours ago

Energy & Mining
It's time to have an honest conversation about energy

Colin Logan 23 hours ago

Implats moves on machine mining

22 hours ago

A cabinet reshuffle equals a nuclear deal

Nicci Botha 21 hours ago

Retail
Pick n Pay H1 after-tax profit up 15% despite retrenchment costs

Robert Laing 23 hours ago

Shreenal Ruparelia appointed new MD of Jumia Food

22 hours ago

Moody Cow: Joburg's gelato, coffee and candy retail hybrid

21 hours ago

#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

Lauren Hartzenberg 18 hours ago

Retailer slams bank charges

Ann Crotty 19 hours ago

Healthcare
UCT awarded grant to map human cells

19 hours ago

Marketing & Media
#BehindtheSelfie with... Lesley Waterkeyn

Leigh Andrews 19 hours ago

Sikuvile Awards set to honour top journalists

22 hours ago

What the 'Fearless Girl' statue and Harvey Weinstein have in common

Sarah Banet-Weiser 22 hours ago

Harnessing design thinking to drive entrepreneurial impact, innovation

Gilbert Saggia 1 hour ago

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