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Africa Photovoltaic Solar Energy Exhibition and Conference 2014 in Durban

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Feb 172014

The First Africa Photovoltaic Solar Energy Exhibition and Conference will take place from the 27th to the 29th of March 2014 in Durban, South Africa. Solar Photovoltaic Electricity is an essential source of energy to meet the rapidly growing demand of energy in Africa, which can not be met by traditional sources alone.

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AfricaPVSEC is a new initiative partnering SNEC, EU and PVSEC for exchange and promotion in the photovoltaic solar energy sector to bring together leading public authorities, experts, , NGOs researchers, representatives of international organizations, donors.

The conference will be held at the International Convention Centre in Durban which is a world class conference facility. Versatility and flexibility are the main factors in the design of this state-of-the-art technology-driven centre.

The first Africa PVSEC highlights the fact that there is not only a rapidly growing African scientific community in the area of solar photovoltaic power generation but that the installation of solar photovoltaic electricity generation systems is accelerating in many African countries.

Africa PVSEC is aimed as an international platform to discuss and offer the latest scientific results as well as to network amongst each other and increase the visibility towards policy and manufacturing stakeholders. For this reason, the conference programme has three main topics, which cover the wide spectrum of photovoltaics ranging from fundamental material research to business and policy assessments.

Focus on

Extension and development of solar photovoltaic in Africa
Transfer of appropriate technologies to the African context
Development of business and trade linkages between African professionals and their counterparts in the world
Extension programs, projects and achieving goals internationally, regionally and nationally and internationally
Increased potential for use and exploitation of solar photovoltaic
Positioning of the Africa continent
Promotion of processes, equipment and systems
Exchange of information and ideas among organizations, professionals, promotion and government agencies
Business relationship between professionals to establish partnership agreements, technical, commercial or business
Promotion of investment

Target

Exhibitors organizations and companies involved in the different sectors of the solar photovoltaic and renewable energy sector:
Photovoltaic solar systems
Thermal solar systems
Manufacturing and distribution of energy/Energy saving
Research and development
Services and organizations
NGOs working in the sector
Investors

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New Listing – Eat@Simonsvlei Conference Venue in Paarl

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Feb 142014

Eat@Simonsvlei in Paarl offers homely country cuisine in tranquil surrounds – a relaxed restaurant where you can either dine al fresco in the air-conditioned restaurant or on the veranda overlooking the lush lawns, pond and ducks.

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Large windows ensure you do not miss out on the surrounding mountain views. The menu is fresh country cuisine with a cape flair offering light meals such as fish and chips and hamburgers, gourmet pastas and salads along with traditional dishes like venison pie, bobotie and lamb shank.

There is a wood-fired pizza for fabulous gourmet pizzas. There is a large, secure kiddies play area, as well as a separate kiddies menu. Eat@Simonsvlei offers Junior Masterchef parties amongst others.

Top quality Simonsvlei wines are available at cellar door price, and wine per glass is also available. Wine tasting is available on the premises. Eat@Simonsvlei caters for training, conferences, meetings and workshops in the 100-seater fully equipped venue.

Simonsvlei winery also offers fully catered conferences in the fully equipped function/conference venue. The venue located just off of the N1 outside of Paarl, but in leafy and tranquil surrounds with ample secure parking on the premises.

The fully air-conditioned venue seats 100 guests cinema style, and seating can be arranged upon request. There is also a smaller adjoining venue seating 50 guests which can be used for meal breaks or as a breakaway area. Both open onto a lovely large lawn and veranda. Screen, projector, white board and flip chart are included in the package.

The restaurant at Simonsvlei, offers top quality catering for conferences with flexible menu choices to suit your budget and needs. In addition, Simonsvlei offers wine tasting after your conference as a team building. The restaurant sells all Simonsvlei wines at cellar door prices.

New Listing – Monchique Conference Venue in Hout Bay, Cape Town

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Feb 112014

Monchique in Hout Bay which is often called a hidden gem, is named after the picturesque Algarve mountain village renowned for its mineral springs, citrus groves and local food.

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Exclusive and private, Monchique is bordered by a river and set in acres of lush gardens. The majestic surrounding mountains provide shelter from wind and provide a stunning backdrop. The barn set behind an elegant fountain has an inviting Mediterranean ambience. It features a banquet-sized fireplace, bar service and hayloft. The barn flows onto a thatched verandah overlooking the gardens

The large gazebo bar surrounded by Cape cobbled paving overlooks a stream which flows all year. The gazebo is an ideal setting for pre dinner cocktails and canapes. There are several locations for photos to be taken. A quaint chapel set amongst tall trees is available for signing of the registry.

Monchique has a growing reputation for delicious seasonal cuisine with a Cape culinary slant. Guests love the relaxed atmosphere and personal attention, which only a family business can afford.

Monchique specializes in lunch parties, weddings, private dinners and small conferences, christenings, office parties, birthdays and whatever memorable event you want to celebrate. The venue is not licensed which affords clients the flexibility to acquire their own refreshments and wines. The attentive bar staff set up and serve whatever the hosts provide.

The thatched barn is set in acres of garden behind a quaint fountain. The barn flows onto a large thatched verandah overlooking lush gardens. The barn can accommodate a maximum of 80 guests when formally seated. In summer months, the thatched verandah can accommodate additional tables. More guests can be accommodated for cocktail functions.

The barn features an impressive fireplace which can be used for winter celebrations. There are 2 x toilets and a marble topped bar facility.

The large thatched gazebo adjoining a river features a large cocktail bar and fridge facilities. In the summer month’s guests often choose to hold the entire celebration at the cobbled areas and gazebo where they can enjoy the gardens, river views and mountain. The gazebo is used for serving starters/canapes and cocktails.

Review of Goodey’s Guest House Conference Venue in Pretoria

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Feb 102014

Situated in a beautiful jacaranda-lined street in the tranquil suburb of Colbyn which is one of Pretoria’s oldest suburbs. This guest house offers a unique opportunity to explore the surrounding areas and the capital city. Come and relax in the beautifully appointed Goodey’s Guest House and enjoy the hospitality. Luxury accommodation is available at affordable. In proximity to University of Pretoria; Department of International Affairs; various embassies; CSIR; Union Buildings; High Performance centre and Hatfield Gautrain station.

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Barbeque facilities
Equipped bar with excellent wines
Heated swimming pool
Luxurious sauna
Lapa with braai facilities
Tranquil garden with koi ponds and beautiful bird life
A shuttle service is available to and from Rand Airport, OR Tambo International Airport, Lanseria,
Fax & printing facilities
Wonderboom Airport, etc.

Goodey’s guest house offers:

Separate conference room with air-conditioner (hot and cold).
Custom-made conference packages.
Seats up to 16 delegates.
Seating arrangements according to customer’s requirements.
Excellent value for money according to individual budget requirements and needs.
50″ plasma TV compatible with laptop, white board and flip chart with pens available.
Printing, faxing and photo-copying services available.
Free WiFi
Secure parking.

4th Annual EnviroMining Conference in Midrand

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Feb 062014

The greatest challenge as an industry is to consider mining activities and keeping the environmental impact in mind. Top mineral producers have been fined for complying with the requirements that are in line with the MPRDA and the NEMA. The ITC (Intelligence Transfer Centre) is hosting the Fourth Annual Enviro Mining Conference on 26 and 27 March 2014 at the Gallagher Estate in Midrand Johannesburg.

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Confirmed speakers at the conference include Honourable Deputy Minister- MP, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL & WATER AFFAIRS, who will be speaking on “Looking at the key aspects of waste disposal while ensuring compliance and investigating the social impact poor waste management has on mine communities”.

Director of Mine Closure, Reuben Masenya and Director of Environmental Management, Kgauta Mokwena of the DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES, will be speaking on; “Dissecting the DMR’s expectations for environmental mining, reporting and compliance.”

Director General, Neliswa Magubane, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, will be speaking on; “Guaranteeing and managing energy supply on mining operations and evaluating renewable energy.”

Key industry speakers will be providing expert knowledge concerning issues such as:

Anticipating liability for closure to minimise risk
Good corporate governance and compliance in relation to the MPRDA and NEMA
Adequately financing for mine closure and rehabilitation
Sustainable community livelihood development and land use management as part of integrated environmental management
An update of current criminal liability offenses and enforcement
Breaking down the process of obtaining authorisation for your environmental projects
Ensuring that your projects are sustainable when rehabilitating or going into a mine closure state
Evaluating the guidelines to obtaining your Water Use License in time

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Mine Manager
Geologists
Legal Advisors
Environmental Specialist
Mine Surveyor
Mine Supervisor
Mineral Resource Managers
Risk Managers
Environmental Director/ Manager
Sustainability Managers
Finance Risk Managers

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Review of Leribisi Lodge and Conference Centre in Pretoria

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Feb 052014

The ideal venue for conferencing, relaxation and luxury accommodation in Pretoria. At Leribisi Lodge and Conference Centre, there is a collection of conferencing facilities with meeting rooms for groups ranging from 2 to 150 delegates. Located in the Pretoria East countryside, yet close to main highways, shopping centres and attractions and airports, you will find incomparable tranquility, conducive to concentrating and achieving your conference, bosberaad or meeting goals. Conference clients benefit from the flexibility in matching to their individual needs and requirements, with highly rated, efficient and friendly service.

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Situated at the heart of a 9-hectare property off Garsfontein Drive in Pretoria East, the conference venue offers a tranquil environment required to focus on the task at hand, without distractions.

A selection of conference halls and rooms, all conveniently separate to ensure each group’s privacy with some space left to stretch your legs!

The boardroom, situated in a quiet, secluded corner, is the perfect venue for groups from 2 to 12 delegates, while the main conference hall accommodates up to 150 delegates (depending on seating style). Two additional meeting halls comfortably accommodate small to mid-size groups of 10 to 40 and 20 to 80 delegates alternatively.

All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning with a generator as back-up in case of power failures. Standard conference equipment is part of the package and additional audio-visual equipment can be arranged. Delegates are also supplied – as standard – with a pen, a Leribisi Folder for their meeting notes and documents as well as Leribisi bottled water.

The Leribisi Lapa is a popular venue for more intimate meetings with a seating capacity of up to 70 delegates.

Any of the meeting rooms can be set up in the seating style required, and when it comes to meals and breaks, Leribisi adapts to your programme, even if it changes during on the day.

Delicious buffet-style meals are typically provided, but a specific menu can be catered for.

Overnight accommodation for up to 54 delegates sharing or 27 single is available. For active delegates there is a swimming pool, pool table and beach volleyball court, group activities can also be arranged, including fun quad-bike drives and archery shooting. Or after a hard day’s conferencing, one could simply enjoy the sun setting from the patio, sip cocktails and catch up with colleagues in the pub, or stroll in the gardens.

Lean Principles in Maintenance and Asset Management Conference in Midrand

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Feb 042014

The Lean Principles in Maintenance and Asset Management Conference at the Gallagher Estate Convention Centre in Midrand will be held on 18 and 19 March. Due to the current economic status, companies are forced to work harder, as well as reduce potential waste. The current business trend shows that effective asset management and lean maintenance eliminates waste and in turn provides financial rewards and increased productivity.

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In many industries, the lack of preventative, routine, emergency or planned maintenance can have life threatening consequences and not only harm your clients or employees but destroy your reputation in the long term.

Keynote address by Nonkululeko Sindane, Director General, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE who
was awarded the “Lean Institute Africa Diamond Award 2012” will form part of the unrivaled speaker faculty.

KEY STRATEGIES TO BE DISCUSSED:

The advantages of embracing change and creating a lean thinking organisation
Understanding the role of an asset management model and the advantages of applying it within your organisation
Looking at what an asset management model will do for your organisation in the long term
Exploring Mike Rother’s Toyota Kata as a possible solution within the Health Sector
Implementing Lean Sigma project
A practical guide for implementing ISO 55000 and alignment with other standards
Problem solving in the case of unscheduled breakdowns
An overview of the ISO 55000 suite of standards
Looking at the lean journey of Department of Justice and steps taken resulting in an award winning department

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Atomised Maintenance teams
Senior Mechanical engineers
Industrial Engineers
Process Engineers
Asset Managers and Directors
Logistics and Supply Chain Directors
Liability engineers
CFO
COO
Development Directors
Corporate Services Managers
Operations Managers
TPM coordinators
Administration Managers
Finance Director
General Managers
Maintenance IT team
Business Strategists
Lean Office pillar leaders
Risk advisory Directors
Engineers

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Review of Alexani Guest House Conference Venue in Erasmusrand, Pretoria

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Jan 312014

Alexani Guesthouse has been created using the concept of unpretentious elegant living where rooms are comfortably set with modern furnishings. Rooms are private, each with its own bathroom. Meals are served at the downstairs dining room, and the day can be enjoyed lounging on the patio or appreciating the tranquil garden setting.

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Conveniently situated less than 4kms from Menlyn and Brooklynn shopping malls, Alexani Guesthouse offers the warmth of home-style luxury living in the lush leafy suburbs of Erasmusrand in Pretoria.

Less than 15 minutes from the center of Pretoria, a 30 minute drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport or Sandton and 20 minutes from Midrand, this ‘home-away-from-home’ is ideally situated to combine convenient access to all major centres with the privacy and secluded comforts of stylish accommodation.

Alexani Guesthouse is the ideal business trip stop-over, transit place between destinations or executive rooms for the discerning traveler.

A quiet courtyard and relaxing garden with more than fifty cycads set the scene of Alexani’s tranquil surroundings. There is ample opportunity to explore the cycad garden, learning more about these gentle prehistoric giants that are indigenous to Southern Africa.

Three private lounges and the sundowner roof terrace provide ample space for entertaining or just chilling out! These areas can also be utilized as small presentation or mini conference rooms.

In keep with first world needs, internet, phone and fax facilities are available throughout. Alexani is contracted to various transport companies that will ensure that guests’ transfer requirements are met.

Alexani Guesthouse provides exclusive accommodation within a secure location providing covered parking.

Iron Ore Beneficiation Africa Conference in Fourways, Johannesburg

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Jan 302014

The inaugural Iron Ore Beneficiation Africa Conference has been announced to take place on the 17-18 March 2014 at the Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre in Johannesburg. Following the continuing success of IMM’s Africa Iron Ore conference held in June each year, IMM is delighted to add this technical conference to the 2014 IMM portfolio.

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Offering delegates a deep dive into the technical considerations for Iron Ore beneficiation; this leading industry event will examine the key factors for improving the processing of magnetite and high impurity iron ore deposits and offer insight into the recent beneficiation projects and latest technological developments.

A must attend event for exploration managers, engineers, metallurgists, geologists, technology leaders, R&D and business support managers and those working in the steel and mining industry and executives wanting to know more about this hot topic for the resources industry.

Key topics include:

Beneficiation technological developments
Opportunities for South African iron ore beneficiation
Developing & implementing infrastructure for the ore body
Ore characterization methods
Case studies & updates on current beneficiation projects
Project investment and funding

Your opportunity to learn about the technologies and processes that will play a vital role in unlocking the benefit of lower grade iron deposits for the steel and mining industry.

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Review of Amper Bo Guest House Conference Venue in Riviera, Pretoria

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Jan 292014

Amper Bo Guest House offers a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. The friendly and dedicated staff will attend to all your needs. Amper Bo Guest House is centrally situated, close to historical landmarks as well as the main shopping centres. The upmarket self catering units and rooms, which are all well-equipped and serviced daily will leave you breathless.

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The decadent breakfast, sparkling pool, and beautiful fountain-filled gardens will keep you coming back for more. At Amper Bo safety is a priority and there are secure parking facilities. The number of offerings included in the reasonable rates will amaze you. Monthly, weekly and daily rates are available. So if you are looking for affordable, tranquil, elegant and luxury accommodation, Amper Bo Guest House is well worth choosing and well worth staying at!

Accommodation:

5 Self-Catering Units – en-suite
4 Double Rooms – en-suite (double bed only)
1 twin room – (2 single beds)
2 Single Rooms – en-suite (single bed)

Amper Bo Guest House offers conference facilities that seat up to 15 people. Additional venue hire for the dining area is also available. Although the setting with its log cabin surroundings makes one feel as though you are miles away from the city, we are only just a few minutes away from Pretoria CBD, shopping centres, highways and hospitals.

The conference room consists of Multimedia Projector with screen, Air conditioning, Whiteboard, Flipchart, Television with DVD player and DSTV and surround sound.

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