Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 14, 2026
The exhibitions and events industry has always been about bringing people together (different sectors, different cultures, different ideas) all under one roof. It’s a strange irony, then, that for years the industry itself hasn’t always...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 10, 2026
By Niche Partners What will it take for Africa to attract more international conferences, exhibitions and business events? The answer extends far beyond world-class convention centres or modern infrastructure. Increasingly, success depends on...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 30, 2026
South Africa’s hospitality sector needs nearly two million workers by 2032. The talent exists, but the pipeline needs work. The hospitality industry has a habit of describing its talent problem in passive terms. The gap exists. Standards have...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 25, 2026
By Carol Weaving, RX Africa Managing Director When discussions turn to Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the conversation almost always lands on the same subject: funding. Access to finance is a persistent problem but treating it...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | May 19, 2026
Can South African bosses still dictate where and when staff travel? The UAE has lifted its airspace restrictions, the US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding (as of 18 May 2026), Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, other Gulf carriers...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Apr 28, 2026
Meetings speaks to Gill Gibbs — wife, life partner, and business partner of the late Andrew Gibbs of Concept G Global — reflecting on a life built on love, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the industry he helped shape. There are...
