Big 5 Distribution is showcasing a range of printing solutions at the Africa Print Cape Town Expo, taking place Wednesday and Thursday, 11-12 March at the CTICC, 9am-5pm.The company’s brands include Citizen, Astro Nova and GoDEX. Citizen The CL-S621II is a precision engineered, fast and easy-to-use unit that includes all the capabilities of the CL-S521II plus the option to print in both direct thermal and thermal transfer modes. The CL-S700III series is designed to combine everything users love about label printing with unparalleled user experience. It is an ideal [...]

Midcomp has announced its participation at the Africa Print Bloemfontein Expo. The event is taking place 11 February 2026 at Ilanga Estate, from 9am-5pm. Attendees visiting the Midcomp stand can look forward to seeing the HP Latex 630W P&C, and learn more about the company’s PPU and PPUGRO programme. The new HP Latex 630 printer series completes HP’s Latex range and makes white ink technology available to Print Service Providers (PSPs) of all sizes. White ink allows users to produce a more impactful range of signage and décor jobs [...]

Experience opportunities in packaging, as well as commercial and label print trends at the Africa Print Bloemfontein expo, taking place 11 February 2026 at Ilanga Estate, from 9am-5pm. The event will feature live on-stand demonstrations, conducted by product experts from all the leading brands and companies. They will also advise you about the latest and most relevant products to help streamline and grow your business. Visitors can see the latest opportunities in commercial print solutions, encapsulating and laminating, digital label printing, branding, binding equipment, digital packaging solutions, graphics, digital [...]

Printing SA will educate visitors about their member benefits and services at the Africa Print Cape Town Expo. The event takes place Wednesday and Thursday, 11-12 March at the CTICC, 9am-5pm. Printing SA represent the interests of the printing, packaging, branding, creative design, marketing and communications industries. They ensure the industry is sustainable and that all stakeholders and, in particular, its members, prosper. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak to representatives to find out about their member benefits, such as: human resources consultancy services; industrial relations consultancy services; B-BBEE advisory [...]

Social media use remains extremely high. Back in 2019, industry voices were already asking whether a ‘digital backlash’ was on the horizon as people began to question the impact of constant screens and social media on their own lives and their children’s education. Six years later, the picture is clearer: a mass exodus from social media or digital tools has not been seen. However, there is a growing movement to establish healthier boundaries, especially in schools, and a renewed appreciation for the unique benefits of print on paper. At [...]

In an uncertain economic landscape, there is a compelling argument for sitting tight with the assets one has. However, the market isn’t just uncertain, but it is also changing rapidly, and with these changes come opportunities. Focus Label Machinery discusses whether investing in a new label printing press, which requires a large capital investment, is worth the money. The global label printing market is projected to reach over US$53 billion (about R900 billion) in value by the end of 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate of 4.09%. The [...]

Poonam Harry is the Director of Harry’s Printers, a company with a 96-year history. She discusses the key to business longevity, how to keep your team inspired, as well as prioritising mental well-being in the workplace. How do you stay motivated in the workplace? I ensure that I always remember my ‘why’: the reason for doing what I do. In being able to uplift, inspire and impact the lives around me, from the team I lead to the customers and community we serve, I realise that my job is [...]

Sibusisiwe Zethu Buthelezi, Director of Human Scale Printers, shares her leadership principles, advice for printing businesses to ensure their longevity, and how women can transform the industry. What are the leadership principles that ensure both yours and your team’s success? I believe leadership starts with setting the tone: being consistent, transparent, and leading by example. Coming from an auditing and risk management background, I naturally value structure and accountability, but I’ve also learnt that people thrive when they feel trusted and included. At Human Scale Printers, we’re a close-knit [...]