Zapper Payments Now Possible at The Valley Market: On Saturday, 3 June The Tramways Building in Port Elizabeth will sizzle and shake once more when it hosts The Valley Market; an artisan food fair that brings together the best local exhibitors of high quality and organic produce into one magnificent hub. The charming indoor gathering, founded by the non-profit Love Story Foundation, has grown to be a highlight in “The Windy City’s” blossoming food scene. Here food lovers can sample … [Read more...] about Zapper Payments Now Possible at The Valley Market
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A Forecast of Port Elizabeth’s Promising Property Market
A Forecast of Port Elizabeth’s Promising Property Market: Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth, May, 22nd, 2017 – The recent sale of the most expensive property in Port Elizabeth for a record R16 million is an indication that the real estate landscape in Nelson Mandela Bay is heating up, influenced by the economic forces that shape the national property market. The Seaview home deal could also boost property valuations in Port Elizabeth and establish a favourable environment for owners selling a … [Read more...] about A Forecast of Port Elizabeth’s Promising Property Market
Understanding and engaging the stokvel market
Understanding and engaging the stokvel market: Photo: The Zinto Marketing Group The term stokvel originated from local stock fairs in the Eastern Cape in which five to 50 members of colleagues, family and friends pooled resources to trade livestock with English settlers. Today, the stokvel acts as a saving society where money is collectively shared in agreed amounts among members belonging to the same shopping basket. A weekly, bi-weekly or monthly contribution makes up a joint investment … [Read more...] about Understanding and engaging the stokvel market
A new reality for Africa’s property market
A new reality for Africa’s property market: The African real estate narrative has shifted and evolved over the last 2 years with the impact of geo-political and economic challenges changing the property landscape. Moving forward, investors have come to realise that a more measured approach may hold the key to reaping long term rewards in Africa. In order to address this new reality, API Events (www.APIevents.com) is hosting the 8th annual API Summit & Expo (www.APIsummit.co.za) in … [Read more...] about A new reality for Africa’s property market
A new reality for Africa’s property market
A new reality for Africa’s property market: The African real estate narrative has shifted and evolved over the last 2 years with the impact of geo-political and economic challenges changing the property landscape. Moving forward, investors have come to realise that a more measured approach may hold the key to reaping long term rewards in Africa. In order to address this new reality, API Events (www.APIevents.com) is hosting the 8th annual API Summit & Expo (www.APIsummit.co.za) in … [Read more...] about A new reality for Africa’s property market
What to do when the market drops
As an investor, the first action you should avoid when the market drops is panic. Never panic, this can only lead to bad decision making. Aneesa Razack, CEO of FNB Share Investing, says, “Understandably, the reason people invest is because they want to see a return on investment, in other words growth. This is not always the case, particularly in the short run, where the markets may at times experience negative growth. But nothing is permanent in the world of investments; the path to real … [Read more...] about What to do when the market drops
Freedom Park Exhibits at the World Trade Market Africa in Cape Town
Freedom Park Exhibits at the World Trade Market Africa in Cape Town: For the third time running, Freedom Park will be participating in the World Trade Market Africa (WTM) exhibition 2017. The event is taking place in Cape Town International Convention Centre from 19-21 April 2017. A team comprising of Outreach officials from Freedom Park will unpack elements of this historic National Heritage Destination at WTM Africa. WTM Africa is a vibrant, culturally diverse, business-to-business … [Read more...] about Freedom Park Exhibits at the World Trade Market Africa in Cape Town
East London Easter market a feast of choice
East London Easter market a feast of choice: FESTIVAL FUN: Face painter Yolanda Smith with another happy customer at the kids’ entertainment corner that forms part of the Easter Festival Market at Hemingways Mall. The market is on until April 16. Photo: Supplied (East London) – Families looking for a special Easter holiday treat need look no further than the Easter Festival Market taking place this week. The daily festival, running until Easter Sunday at Hemingways Mall, puts a sweet spin on the … [Read more...] about East London Easter market a feast of choice
African Utility Week in Cape Town to showcase home-grown solutions as well as business opportunities in continent’s energy market
African Utility Week in Cape Town to showcase home-grown solutions as well as business opportunities in continent’s energy market: The award-winning African Utility Week (www.African-Utility-Week.com), taking place from 16-18 May in Cape Town, will showcase how the continent is coming up with innovative, home-grown solutions to its energy and water challenges and how these are creating exciting and lucrative opportunities for utilities and industry suppliers alike. Experts from respected … [Read more...] about African Utility Week in Cape Town to showcase home-grown solutions as well as business opportunities in continent’s energy market
UK Business Process Services (BPS) Investors Express Confidence in South Africa’s Market Offering
UK Business Process Services (BPS) Investors Express Confidence in South Africa’s Market Offering: Key role players in the Business Process Services (BPS) in the United Kingdom who are based in South Africa have agreed to set-up a technical working-group with the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) to enhance South Africa’s value proposition. The decision was taken in a meeting that the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies hosted with BPS investors in London. Minister … [Read more...] about UK Business Process Services (BPS) Investors Express Confidence in South Africa’s Market Offering
PE in the news: Boomtown’s takes SA’s first and only certified organic frozen lemon juice to market
Boomtown's takes SA's first and only certified organic frozen lemon juice to market: click to enlarge Hitting the shelves in key Food Lovers Markets throughout Port Elizabeth, the Garden Route, Stellenbosch and Cape Town in a soft launch this month, consumers can enjoy certified organic lemon juice all year-round. The packaging is designed ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Jonny Depp refuses to settle divorce with Amber Heard: The legal document, signed by Amber's lawyers Pierce … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Boomtown’s takes SA’s first and only certified organic frozen lemon juice to market
Siemens makes waves in South African wind market
Visit and explore Jeffreys Bay accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Jeffreys Bay selected video for you: http://siemens.com/energy Siemens' first wind power project in South Africa is underway! At 138MW, Jeffreys Bay is the largest wind power plant in the country. Learn more about Siemens wind turbines at siemens.com/energy/next-big-step. Please like, share and comment! Visit the surfing paradise of J-bay, and … [Read more...] about Siemens makes waves in South African wind market
Mercer appoints Mustafa Faizani Market Leader & CEO of its India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa Market
Mercer appoints Mustafa Faizani Market Leader & CEO of its India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa Market: Mercer (www.Mercer.com), a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC) has appointed Mustafa Faizani, a 10 year Mercer veteran, as Market Leader & CEO for its IMETA region, which comprises India, the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. He will also serve as CEO of Mercer UAE. Mercer has had a … [Read more...] about Mercer appoints Mustafa Faizani Market Leader & CEO of its India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa Market
Affordability impacts the market
Affordability impacts the market: The South African Savings Institute (SASI) revealed that at the end of March this year the country’s official savings rate was 15%, household savings was 1.1% and the average household’s debt as a percentage of disposable income was 76.6%. These sobering figures point to the fact that as a country we have one of the worst savings rates globally. “South Africa generally has a very poor savings culture, which impacts on many sectors of the economy. One would be … [Read more...] about Affordability impacts the market
Digital disruption and the South African commercial real-estate market
Digital disruption and the South African commercial real-estate market: Afri-Corp International Property Group CEO Nadir Jeeva argues that the commercial real-estate market and industrial property sector in South Africa have not kept up with the changing currents of technological discourse, and discusses digital disruption. Both the commercial and industrial property segments of the real-estate market have managed to escape the tides and tsunamis of technological disruption and innovation. The … [Read more...] about Digital disruption and the South African commercial real-estate market
