Now open in Ottery, Cape Town, the Triumph Skills Development Centre—powered by Matweld—offers hands-on welding and fabrication training to tackle youth unemployment and upskill artisans. Explore inclusive courses from SMAW, GMAW and GTAW to pipe welding and safety, and get the launch highlights.
To mark Youth Month, Kwikot opened its Benoni HQ for a Future Skills Experience—giving learners, educators and industry a rare, hands-on look at geyser manufacturing, HVAC tech and hospitality equipment. Discover the skills in demand, from plumbing and welding to electrical and HVAC, plus how internships open doors.
Academy Brushware, with Sparrow FET College, has launched the Siyakha Academy—a three‑month NQF Level 2 learnership tackling South Africa’s paint and hardware retail skills gap. Blending classroom, in‑store and workplace training, 30 young learners get paid, mentored experience—see how industry partners are backing it.
Future-proof franchising is now essential for hardware retailers. Learn which franchisors are truly future-ready—from automated pricing, POS integration and heat mapping to omnichannel visibility, data-smart loyalty and expert staff—and how these capabilities keep independents competitive.
Leroy Merlin South Africa has officially launched its Retail Academy in Centurion, marking a significant step in professionalising retail careers within the home improvement sector. This state-of-the-art training facility aims to bridge the gap between employer demand and workforce readiness. Purpose of the Retail Academy The Retail Academy is designed to: Innovative Training Programmes The […]
WD-40 South Africa is proud to announce its first agriculture-focused campaign, “Training of the Trades,” running from 1 March to 30 April 2026. This initiative aims to educate farmers and tradespeople on the versatile uses of WD-40 Multi-Use Product in agricultural settings while driving foot traffic and sales for participating retailers. Campaign Highlights The “Training […]
IntroductionA transformative PPE donation in South Africa is breaking barriers for tradespeople and startups. Sweet-Orr, in partnership with RLabs, has distributed R2.5 million worth of compliant personal protective equipment (PPE) to support skills development, workplace safety, and economic growth. Key Highlights of the PPE Donation Initiative 1. R2.5 Million PPE Donation Sweet-Orr and RLabs have […]
South Africa’s drywall and ceiling market is growing fast—and Gyproc is closing the skills gap. Discover how the Saint‑Gobain Technical Academy and a national training programme turn product innovation into quality installations, boosting retailer support, contractor confidence and customer loyalty.
Matus Trade Shows 2025 brought suppliers and retailers together nationwide for deals, product education and hands‑on demos, with Johannesburg’s red‑carpet showcase unveiling the new MTS brand. Explore the live competitions, prize draws and standout displays that made this B2B event unmissable—click through for highlights and key takeaways.
Discover the highlights from Paint Club’s 2025 Conference at Kievits Kroon—three days of strategy, innovation and colour, plus a first-of-its-kind Supplier Trade Show with live demos and product testing. See how member stores, suppliers and partners mapped the next horizon for growth, collaboration and customer value.
