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Visitors to the Cape Town Coffee Festival’s “African Coffee Experience” (ACE) can expect a vibrant voyage of discovery into the exceptional coffees that are both grown and roasted on the continent. Where do coffee’s origins lie? Apparently in Ethiopia, says research on genetic biodiversity that appeared in the International Journal of Forestry and Horticulture. “Origin shares a passion, together with Father Coffee and Bean There, of being highly committed to showcasing African producers and coffee to South Africa and the world,” comments Joel Singer, owner and founder of Origin Coffee Roasting, of the trio’s unique Festival partnership. “ We think Africa produces the brightest and most vibrant coffees on earth and we’re hoping to deliver something in the ACE zone that does this justice – an experience that’s fun, engaging and memorable,” adds the team at Father Coffee. These three prominent coffee brands have two festival goals: to celebrate and expose coffee lovers to the divers...

Many business owners are worried about how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact on their bottom-line in the months to come. But are you aware of the ways in which you can boost the impact of your business in cyber space while you have a little more time than usual on your hands? We’ve seen alarming images of other nations, such as Italy, struggling with the healthcare and economic effects of Coronavirus; our schools have closed early for the Easter holidays; and sea and land ports in South Africa are predominantly closed to in- and outgoing travel. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s astute address to the nation on Sunday, 15 March, we are now beginning to sit up and take proper notice of an illness that was “over there” and, now, has at least 61 confirmed cases right here within our own borders. On a daily basis, small business owners are making decisions such as: 1) Do I go to gym to de-stress? Actually, a run around the neighbourhood would probably be safer. 2) Do I g...