Press Releases
Exhibitions are a key facilitator of trade in Africa’s road to economic recovery. dmg events hosts embassy briefing to map African trade opportunities for 2023
Johannesburg, 11 November 2022: As a continent, Africa presents significant investment and trade opportunities for global businesses. The borderless markets created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are valued at around $3.4 trillion in GDP, providing a unique and valuable platform for businesses to access an integrated market of over 1.3 billion people and in turn boost and broaden economic activity. [1]
dmg events leads the way for South Africa’s exploding township economy. New advisory board to build solid foundations for sustainable economic growth
Johannesburg, 08 November 2022: South Africa’s thriving township economy, which employs around 17%[1] of our working population and represents millions of Rands in spending power, has been identified by leading global events company dmg events as a priority theme for next year’s portfolio of trade shows falling under the banner of Africa Trade Week 2023. […]
DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE AND DMG EVENTS PARTNER TO CREATE NEW PORTFOLIO OF GLOBAL EVENTS FOR THE FOOD AND HOSPITALITY SECTORS
Dubai, UAE, September 6, 2022: KAOUN International, the newly incorporated event organising company of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and dmg events, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT) an international portfolio of information, media and events businesses, announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to develop an international portfolio in the food and hospitality sectors.
SAITEX Explores New Trade and Investment Opportunities in Southern Africa
Township economy a top priority for SA business leaders
SAITEX draws business leaders from across the continent
Africa’s international trade platform returns in person in June
SAITEX celebrates the revival of the African economy
Prominent multi-sector trade event paves the way for business growth across the trade and township economy sector
> DMG EVENTS INNOVATING THE BUSINESS OF FACE-TO-FACE EVENTS , THE GLOBAL EXHIBITIONS INDUSTRY IS OF KEY ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE AND IS BY NO MEANS AN INSIGNIFICANT BUSINESS
Worldwide there are approximately 32 000 exhibitions each year, featuring 4.5 million exhibiting companies and attracting over 303 million visitors.
Post COVID recovery: Insights shaping Africa’s trade agenda
On 8 December, the dmg events Africa team hosted an online briefing where an expert panel discussed agreed that AfCFTA is the silver lining in Africa’s post-Covid trade opportunities. Thank you to our presenters: Dr. Judy Smith-Höhn for sharing insights on “The silver lining in South Africa’s bilateral trade opportunities” Mr. Michael Sudarkasa shared a presentation on […]
Partner news: Africa Trade Week 2021 (digital edition)
The shows, Africa’s Big 7, SAITEX and The Hotel & Hospitality Show and Halaal 21, gather together a range of South African and pan-African buyers to source products and services from a global manufacturing base. The show took place from 23–25 August 2021. Both independent sellers, as well as country trade development agencies, utilise […]
AFRICA TRADE WEEK LAUNCHES DIGITAL EXHIBITION PLATFORM
The event comprises of 3 trade exhibitions namely: Africa’s Big 7, SAITEX and Hotel & Hospitality Show. The event services 5 sectors namely: food & beverage, hospitality, retail and trade and will feature a digital exhibition, matchmaking, live workshops and so much more.
Huge export, trade opportunities for Africa
Africa can capitalise on international trade wars by stepping up its export capabilities, says NWU trade expert
SAITEX postponed to 23 – 25 August 2021
Based on an abundance of consultations with internal and external stakeholders, the decision has been made to postpone SAITEX to 23 – 25 August 2021, to now take place at the TicketPro Dome. Our stakeholders felt that a later date would allow more time for vaccines to be distributed and COVID mitigation effects to spread, […]
DMG EVENTS calendar notices 2020: SAITEX, Africa’s original multi-sector trade show, back for 27th year
SAITEX, one of Africa’s largest and most well established trade exhibitions, will be back at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg for its 27th run from 21 – 23 June 2020.
Exhibitor News … Evernu Plastics Products Range
Evernu Plastics is a South African company, with homeware brands found at leading chain-stores, retailers and wholesalers throughout Southern and Central Africa.
10,000 to converge in Joburg for Africa Trade Week 2019
Deputy Tourism Minister to open key trade, retail and hospitality forum Over 10,000 government and business stakeholders are set to participate in Africa Trade Week this month, driving pan-African trade and business partnerships across the retail, hospitality, food and beverage and wholesale sectors. Africa Trade Week will bring together international industry professionals from […]
