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THE RAND SHOW CELEBRATES A RANGE OF ACCOLADES

| Apr 1, 2026 | News

The Rand Show is celebrating a standout week of industry recognition, securing a range of accolades that underscore the strength of its audience engagement. At the recent AAXO ROAR Awards, The Rand Show was named PR Campaign of the Year,  while also receiving a Certificate for Marketing Excellence and a Certificate of Recognition for Exhibition Promotion on Social Media, recognising the impact and effectiveness of its work in promoting one of South Africa’s most iconic consumer events. Adding to that momentum, The Rand Show has also earned...
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Beyond bucket lists: Why international travellers are flocking to SA for meaningful travel experiences

| Apr 1, 2026 | Venues

It’s no secret that South Africa is making its mark on the global stage as one of the world’s top destinations. For the contemporary traveller in search of more meaningful, rooted experiences rather than the bucket-list mentality of the past, the country offers rich, immersive opportunities. In fact, South Africa recorded over 8.56 million international arrivals between January and October 2025, an increase of 1.3 million visitors compared to the same period in 2024. October alone saw a 32% year-on-year surge, signalling sustained growth....
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WTM Africa 2026 Unveils Its Most Ambitious Programme Yet – And There Are Just Two Weeks Left to Register

| Mar 31, 2026 | Event News

With just two weeks to go before the start of the event, WTM Africa 2026 is calling on travel and tourism professionals across the continent and beyond to secure their place at this year’s show. Three days, 70+ sessions, and the full breadth of African tourism’s most pressing conversations, live at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 13–15 April 2026. “This year’s content agenda reflects the most pressing trends and opportunities influencing Africa’s tourism sector,” said Olivia Gradidge, Marketing Manager at RX Africa....
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MSME access to credit and sources of support

| Mar 30, 2026 | South Africa

South Africa’s SMME sector is widely recognised as a powerful engine for inclusive growth, job creation, and entrepreneurship. Yet, for many small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs), growth is constrained by a persistent structural challenge: access to finance. This is part of a much larger global trend.   The Alliance for Financial Inclusion estimates that the global financing gap for formal SMMEs stands at $5.7 trillion. In Africa, the gap is approximately $331 billion, while South Africa’s shortfall is estimated at between R350...
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