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Challenge accepted - charting a solar path to energy security

3rd annual Solar Power Africa conference explores routes to a sustainable future.

Financing a revolution

Bridging the climate finance gap through collaboration and innovation

Hobby-X 2024: A Resounding Success with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title and Unprecedented Growth

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Hobby-X has once again proven to be the premier event for hobby enthusiasts across Southern Africa. This year's event attracted 11,558 visitors from 172 towns and cities, marking a remarkable 33% increase from the previous year. Visitors explored a wide range of hobbies and crafts, discovered the latest products, and mastered new techniques through 39 unique workshops available.

The Spread the Joy Initiative: Hobby-X & Cricut’s 2024 Innovative Rolled Paper Flower Wall and World Record Attempt

Hobby-X, the premier showcase for hobbies and crafts in South Africa, and Cricut is proud to announce its ambitious endeavour to set a World Record for creating the largest rolled paper flower wall. Scheduled to take place at Hobby-X 2024, this initiative aims not only to set a record but also to spread joy, foster community engagement, and make a meaningful impact.

AERO South Africa 2024 countdown start

Messe Frankfurt South Africa in partnership with Fairnamic GmbH and Adrenaline Show productions is proud to announce the highly anticipated return of AERO South Africa, the premier general aviation trade show, for its fourth edition.

AERO South Africa 2023 - Right place – right time

TEXPERTISE & ALLFASHION SOURCING NETWORKING FUNCTIONS SPARKS POWERFUL DIALOGUE ON AFRICA’S TEXTILE FUTURE.

This week’s Texpertise & Allfashion Sourcing Networking Functions, hosted in Cape Town (20 May) and Johannesburg (22 May), brought together a powerful coalition of textile and fashion stakeholders from across South Africa and beyond. Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa and supported by the global Texpertise Network of Messe Frankfurt, the events form a strategic lead-up to the Allfashion Sourcing (AFS) 2025 trade show, taking place from 8–10 July 2025 at the CTICC 1 in Cape Town.

allfashion sourcing Cape Town 2025 is scheduled to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from July 8 to 10, 2025.

This premier business-oriented marketplace for the textile and fashion industry combines African creativity, design, and manufacturing with international sourcing options.

Automechanika Johannesburg Marks 10th Anniversary with Powerhouse Programme at New Venue, Gallagher Convention Centre.

Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 boasts a focused line-up of conferences, talks, awards and panel discussions, that will bring together leaders from across the value chain. Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, the 10th anniversary edition of the largest trade fair of its kind will host high-impact forums designed to drive innovation, standards and collaboration. Local and global exhibitors will focus on these categories: Parts & Components, Accessories & Customising, Management & Digital Solutions, Repair & Maintenance, Car Wash & Reconditioning, and Electronics & Systems.

Fleet management, logistics and EV power take centre stage at the Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo CEO breakfast on show opening day

The fourth and final of four outstanding CEO Breakfast events presented throughout 2024 took place at Expo Centre, Nasrec, on 19 November, the opening day of the 2024 editions of Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo, the largest trade shows of their kind on the African Continent.

boatica Cape Town showcases the thriving South African boatbuilding sector

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

BOATING WORLD TO ATTEND BOATICA 2023 WITH A DISPLAY OF THE BEST IN LUXURY YACHTING