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South Africa remains optimistic about AGOA renewal
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South African Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau has expressed confidence that the African Growth and Opportunity Act will be renewed, despite the trade initiative officially expiring on September 30.
AGOA's renewal is crucial for South Africa, as it accounts for over R69 billion in exports to the US, representing 28% of all SA-US trade.
Tau says there is broad support for AGOA's renewal in the US Congress, with both Democrats and Republicans backing the initiative.
He however, adds that there are uncertainties regarding the period of renewal, timing, and legislative vehicle for renewal.
AGOA's renewal is crucial for South Africa, as it accounts for over R69 billion in exports to the US, representing 28% of all SA-US trade.
Tau says there is broad support for AGOA's renewal in the US Congress, with both Democrats and Republicans backing the initiative.
He however, adds that there are uncertainties regarding the period of renewal, timing, and legislative vehicle for renewal.
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Platinum North West TV switches on today
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Platinum North West TV will officially switch on today marking the beginning of a new era of broadcasting for North West province.
The TV CEO, Jonathan Ramotsei says the community-centered channel is dedicated to entertaining, informing, and inspiring audiences through content that reflects the diverse culture and voices of the province.
He says Platinum North West TV intends to be at the forefront of film and television development in the province:
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The TV CEO, Jonathan Ramotsei says the community-centered channel is dedicated to entertaining, informing, and inspiring audiences through content that reflects the diverse culture and voices of the province.
He says Platinum North West TV intends to be at the forefront of film and television development in the province:
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Cape Town to host WomenIN Festival in November
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Cape Town will host a large gathering of women in November for the highly anticipated 2025 WomenIN Festival.
The festival which will be held at the Newlands Cricket Ground, features over 60 speakers, self-defence workshops and wellness spaces aimed at breaking barriers and building support for women from all walks of life.
The two-day event focuses on empowerment and healing.
The festival which will be held at the Newlands Cricket Ground, features over 60 speakers, self-defence workshops and wellness spaces aimed at breaking barriers and building support for women from all walks of life.
The two-day event focuses on empowerment and healing.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.25 to the US Dollar, 23.18 to the British Pound, and 20.25 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,865.53 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.27 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,587.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.25 to the US Dollar, 23.18 to the British Pound, and 20.25 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,865.53 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.27 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,587.00.
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