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Tourism Department aims to diversify attractions
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The Tourism Department aims to diversify attractions, including sports tourism.
This comes the Tourism Investment Summit is underway in Cape Town, bringing together key stakeholders to drive investment and shape the future of South Africa's tourism industry.
Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the first Tourism Investment Summit, Tourism minister Patricia de Lille told the SABC that partnerships with Sports, Arts and Culture will boost events like LIV Golf and the 2027 Cricket World Cup to market South Africa as a top destination:
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This comes the Tourism Investment Summit is underway in Cape Town, bringing together key stakeholders to drive investment and shape the future of South Africa's tourism industry.
Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the first Tourism Investment Summit, Tourism minister Patricia de Lille told the SABC that partnerships with Sports, Arts and Culture will boost events like LIV Golf and the 2027 Cricket World Cup to market South Africa as a top destination:
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AUKODesigns pioneering 3D design and advanced manufacturing
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Johannesburg-based AUKODesigns is making its mark in 3D design, CAD software, and advanced manufacturing.
Led by Kopano Maniko, the company also runs STEAM workshops to inspire young creatives and develop practical skills.
The company has received support from the National Youth Development Agency and won R100,000 at the Hollywood Foundation’s Bambelela Business Awards in 2024.
Maniko says the company reflects African pride and innovation, combining years of experience across design disciplines to foster creativity and skill development in South Africa.
Led by Kopano Maniko, the company also runs STEAM workshops to inspire young creatives and develop practical skills.
The company has received support from the National Youth Development Agency and won R100,000 at the Hollywood Foundation’s Bambelela Business Awards in 2024.
Maniko says the company reflects African pride and innovation, combining years of experience across design disciplines to foster creativity and skill development in South Africa.
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YouTube Works Awards coming to SA
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The YouTube Works Awards will celebrate South Africa's most innovative advertising campaigns.
The awards recognize outstanding business results achieved through brilliant storytelling and strategic thinking on YouTube.
They aim to showcase the power of the platform in connecting with audiences and driving business success.
Head of Advertising Products and Solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa at Google, Lorraine Landon, shares more insights on how the platform is empowering creators and advertisers in the region:
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The awards recognize outstanding business results achieved through brilliant storytelling and strategic thinking on YouTube.
They aim to showcase the power of the platform in connecting with audiences and driving business success.
Head of Advertising Products and Solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa at Google, Lorraine Landon, shares more insights on how the platform is empowering creators and advertisers in the region:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.47 to the US Dollar, 23.64 to the British Pound, and 20.43 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,636.91 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,174.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.47 to the US Dollar, 23.64 to the British Pound, and 20.43 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,636.91 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,174.00.
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