The 5th annual Cleantex Executive Summit, specifically developed for African cleaning professionals to hone their skills in maximising productivity and profitability took place at Lagoon Beach Hotel on 4 September 2025.
The sold-out summit, highlighting a packed programme, kicked off with over a hundred cleaning, hygiene and FM professionals in attendance. It included official delegations from South Africa’s National Contract Cleaners Association (NCCA), the BEECA Cleaning Association, delegates representing the Contract Cleaners Association of Ghana (CCAG), as well as delegates from Botswana and Zambia. Also in attendance were international guests, Robert Stelling, Director Interclean Amsterdam and Shanghai, as well as ISSA EMEA Education and Certification Development Manager, Alexandra Goman.
During the tea and lunch breaks, delegates were able to visit a niche expo designed to equip them with essential insights for advancing their company’s vision, while facilitating connections among fellow business professionals.
The summit represented a positive development for the industry and demonstrated that the professional cleaning sector, even amid economic uncertainties, remained committed to progress by engaging in targeted executive sessions led by subject matter experts. The sessions presented by local and international professional speakers covered key business areas such as customer experience, sales strategies, leadership, marketing, global trends impacting the industry, and a focused examination of sustainability in action. Furthermore, a panel discussion on the Impact of Global Trends on the African Market featured five industry leaders who related their take on the topic.
During a breakaway session, some of the delegates attended an ISSA workshop titled ‘Strategic Chemical Safety: Leading Sustainability from the Top’. This workshop was fully accredited by the ISSA, and presented by Botswana-based, Larona Serero, a certified ISSA trainer.
The formal summit programme concluded with closing remarks by NCCA President, Lennox Batchelor.
Informal events included a NCCA sponsored cocktail party while later in the evening, delegates gathered in the hotel dining area for a networking dinner.
On 5 September, some delegates opted to go on an informal networking excursion visiting the client open day at the premises of Gold Sponsor Prime Cleaning Suppliers followed by a visit to a boutique wine farm for a wine tasting and light lunch.
Co-located NCCA meetings
On 3 September, the National Contract Cleaners Association (NCCA) held their national AGM and NEC meetings at the summit venue.
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