International Convention Centre
Indaba wants more women in management
Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa aims to get 30% female representation in management in the tourism sector over the next five years. WiT 30in5 was...
90 small tourism businesses is the focus at Indaba
Fast-tracking the growth of almost 100 small businesses in South Africa is one of the initiatives at the upcoming Indaba, Africa's top travel show....
South Africa’s role in clean energy discussed at Mining Indaba
Production will start at South Africa's first fuel cell component plant by December, it was announced at the Investing in African Mining Indaba. Fuel...
South African Music Awards has a new venue
South Africa's biggest music awards, the South African Music Awards, will be hosted in Durban for the first time. eThekwini Mayor James Nxumalo welcomed the news and applauded local musicians who showcase the country's diversity through music.
Global Aids conference in South Africa
South Africa is hosting numerous international conferences this year, the first of which is the 21st International Aids Conference taking place in Durban. It is expected to help the country's position in global governance, and boost the economy through increased tourism and investment.
South Africa harnesses power of the wind
Wind energy is lighting up homes around South Africa, and it is cheap, sustainable and good for
the environment. The South African Wind Energy Association says that in 2011, there were just
10 turbines in the country; today there are 13 large wind farms in operation, with more than 495
turbines.
Food security is the focus
Because youth are the future, they need to be part of the solution when it comes to climate change, food sovereignty and sustainable ways of living, believe the founders of Ekasi Project Green.
South African aviation sector must look at skills shortage
Tackling the skills shortage in South Africa was one of the topics discussed at the global Avi
Afrique aviation summit. Unemployment and poverty were other priorities for the sector. A
highlight of the event was the Avi Awards, won by a South African entrepreneur for his
innovative aircraft.
Riaad Moosa: Muslims are not extremists
South African comedian, Riaad Moosa, is at the forefront of a campaign that aims to change the negative perceptions of Muslims. Called #MuslimNotExtremist, it aims to show that Muslims are normal people leading lives that are anything but militant.
Travel market looks at responsible tourism in Africa
More than 400 exhibitors are expected at the World Travel Market Africa, the second
year of the travel and tourism conference. It will focus on the travel offerings on the
continent, as well as on responsible tourism initiatives in Africa, with talks and
debates by leaders in the field.