Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 29, 2021
After a year of little to no activity in the live events industry, thanks to the Covid-19 lockdowns, many professionals in the field feel that not enough is being done to support them. And yet, while things are moving slowly – and certainly too...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 14, 2021
Tendering agency TaranisCo Advisory has launched a survey to better understand the biggest challenges bidders face when putting together tenders for government contracts. Gerrit Davids, Lead Advisor at the agency, says, “We receive loads of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 11, 2021
The team at Scan Print, Scan Display’s printing division Scan Display has increased its large format print offering to include branding solutions such as custom wallpaper available in seven different textures, vinyl and PVC branding, indoor...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 18, 2021
In a bid to be part of the solution in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, Justin Hawes is highlighting the role that exhibition stand builders such as his company, Scan Display, can play in the set-up of vaccination centres across the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 25, 2021
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has issued a press statement revealing that the information currently circulating about its third phase of relief funding comes from confidential draft documents which were leaked. The third phase of relief...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 11, 2020
Mike Lysko Flock Eventing Platform, a local company that offers digital solutions for the events industry, is strategically expanding its international presence and will open its Lisbon, Portugal, office in January 2021. Mike Lysko, Founder and CEO...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 12, 2020
Despite the disruption that COVID-19 has caused South African event industry businesses, some of them are still finding ways to support charities and help in the fight against the pandemic. Scan Display recently partnered with Zimstone to provide a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 16, 2020
Over 300 chefs in 10 cities across South Africa will be serving up 67 000 litres of soup this coming Mandela Day, the 18 July 2020. This translates to 268 000 cups of hot and hearty nourishment for hungry people. The #67000litres campaign is the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 7, 2020
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has partnered with MBB-Consulting, a training specialist, to deliver a new educational programme for exhibition organisers. The UFI-Exhibition Management School (UFI-EMS) will provide...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 17, 2020
Like many businesses, Khoja Group found itself in a difficult position during the lockdown. “As we are a non-essential service provider, Khoja Group was closed on full lockdown for two months and had no source of income at all. Personal funds had...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 4, 2020
The easing of restrictions under level 4 of the national lockdown, which came into effect from 01 May, have enabled the hospitality industry to begin its recovery process – albeit slowly. The restrictions under Level 4, gazetted by the national...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 19, 2020
SAACI, the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry, sent out an announcement on Friday 17 April about the COVID-19 UIF Temporary Employers Relief Scheme (TERS). This agreement was signed by the Tourism Business Council of South...
