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Rooftop solar system underway at V&A Waterfront
An installation of more than 7,500m² of solar panels on the rooftops of eight key buildings in Cape Town's 123ha V&A Waterfront has begun as the property expands its emphasis on going green... read


Commercial Property
Malls post best returns in SA's commercial property

Joan Muller

Shopping centres delivered better returns for commercial real estate investors in the first half of the year than offices and industrial buildings, in spite of ongoing pressure on consumer spending... read



Distribution
The changing face of retail supply

Anton Vukic

Information is power, the saying goes. That has proven to be true of the modern retail environment where the power rests with consumers - and where retailers are no longer able to push product to an uneducated public... read
Exhibitions & Events
Revamped Markex to be specifically targeted
The Markex show has been completely revamped, evolving into a fresher, more focused event for 2016. Taking place from 6 to 7 July at the Sandton Convention Centre, Joburg, it will be a targeted promotional product event aimed specifically at resellers of promotional products and corporate buyers... read
Hospitality
Call to enter 'Chef for a Day' competition
Food and wine lovers are encouraged to keep an eye out at their local Makro and Pick n Pay stores for limited edition Marvelous Wine tubes. To celebrate the launch, Marvelous Wines and Nomu are running a competition in which one lucky winner will be given the opportunity to be Chef for a Day at the Cellars-Hohenhort Hotel... read
Packaging
Take your luxury packaging to the next level with ElastiTag

Issued by Pyrotec

Packaging can be an incredibly powerful tool for making an impact at the point of purchase. This is especially true in the luxury brand space, where consumers are looking to treat themselves or a loved one to something out of the ordinary... read
Shipping & Transport
Specialist SA courier service launched
Postbox Courier, a courier service aimed specifically at South Africans who shop online, or businesses importing or purchasing goods from the US, Europe or Asia, has been launched... read
Business
Technocalamity and Africa

Naseem Javed

"...When the tsunami of free technologies makes organisations look increasingly outdated, the same tsunamis can quadruple exports, innovative excellence and catapult into image supremacy... this makes technocalamity a new global age phenomena..." - Mentorian. read
New appointments
  • DHL Express appoints new MD for Sub-Saharan Africa - more info

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New events to diarise
rAge - really Awesome gaming expo
Wild Blue Media - 9 Oct 2015 to 11 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


How to deal with difficult clients
Staff Training - 12 Oct 2015, Cape Town | 12 Oct 2015, Johannesburg | 27 Oct 2015, Port Elizabeth | 27 Oct 2015, Polokwane | 3 Dec 2015, Cape Town | 3 Dec 2015, Johannesburg


Argus Africa LPG 2015
Argus Media - 20 Oct 2015 to 21 Oct 2015, Cape Town


The Business Excellence Forum and Awards
ActionCOACH SA - 5 Nov 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Retail Credit Conference 2015
Trade Conferences International - 11 Nov 2015 to 12 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


2015 Gambling Indaba Conference and Expo
Gambling Indaba - 22 Nov 2015 to 24 Nov 2015, Cape Town


SASDC Synergy Conference 2015
SASDC - 23 Nov 2015 to 24 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


The 3rd Annual Smart Procurement World WC 2016
Smart Procurement World - 1 Mar 2016 to 3 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Commercial Equipment Africa Exhibition 2016
Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group - 5 Aug 2016 to 7 Aug 2016, Johannesburg


Pro Sound and Light Africa 2016
Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group - 5 Aug 2016 to 7 Aug 2016, Johannesburg


Upcoming events
Customer care
Staff Training - 30 Sep 2015, Cape Town | 16 Nov 2015, Cape Town


The Herald First Choice Kids & Baby Expo 2015
Harwood Events - 2 Oct 2015 to 4 Oct 2015, Port Elizabeth


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