NZ set to reap millions from RWC final weekend

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand stands to reap a US$62.8 million* windfall from the Rugby World Cup 2011 final weekend, according to MasterCard Research. 21 Oct 2011 11:48

WTC Africa Initiative and Italy join hands in trade

Following a trade agreement reached between the World Trade Center Africa Initiative and Italy, business between Africa and Europe is set to receive a significant boost. The agreement will see business leaders from 12 African countries meet their Italian counterparts in on-site deal rooms next year, at the inaugural Afritalia Commerce Exchange. 12 Oct 2011 13:52

Harare is the worst place to live

The British-based Economist Intelligence Unit has rated Harare as the worst of 140 cities in which to live according to an article published on News24. Harare suffers from daily power outages, has a shortage of water and scored just 38% on the "liveability" scale. 2 Sep 2011 12:15

Get the low-down on the Rugby World Cup

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND: World Cup visitors can now get their very own digital guide to the local 'hood' thanks to a new city guide, compiled by a Who's Who of fashion, food, art, shopping and fun in downtown Auckland. 4 Aug 2011 11:02

America an ever-growing market for tourism to South Africa

A substantial amount of tourism marketing in North America for South Africa has followed in the wake of the FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa, generating unprecedented interest in this holiday destination. 4 May 2011 09:15

Hospitality and leisure insolvencies show little improvement

LONDON, UK: According to the latest PwC analysis of corporate insolvency numbers, Hospitality and Leisure (H&L) continues to be one of the worst affected sectors with no discernible improvement over the past two years. 21 Apr 2011 07:41

New regional director of Southern Africa for Rezidor Hotel Group

Han Oldenburger has been appointed regional director for Southern Africa for the Rezidor Hotel Group. 12 Apr 2011 12:33