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1stAfrica Water and Sanitation Technical Conference kicked off Monday
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The first Africa Water and Sanitation Technical Conference kicked off on Monday in Boksburg, gathering water experts, municipalities, and government officials from across the continent.
Running until today, the three‑day event is dedicated to tackling Africa’s pressing water and sanitation issues through innovation, collaboration, and actionable solutions.
Sandile Mkhize, CEO of the Umgeni–Tugela Water Board, highlighted the conference’s mission, stating that the gathering is an opportunity to review current methods, sharing knowledge, and establishing clear timelines to improve South Africa’s water infrastructure and services:
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Running until today, the three‑day event is dedicated to tackling Africa’s pressing water and sanitation issues through innovation, collaboration, and actionable solutions.
Sandile Mkhize, CEO of the Umgeni–Tugela Water Board, highlighted the conference’s mission, stating that the gathering is an opportunity to review current methods, sharing knowledge, and establishing clear timelines to improve South Africa’s water infrastructure and services:
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Funding opportunity for bold business ideas
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Young South Africans with bold business ideas can now apply for up to R1-million in funding through the Orange Corners Innovation Fund GROW programme.
Backed by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and managed locally by CDI Capital, the initiative supports entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 with innovative, high-impact ventures.
Successful applicants will receive a mix of grant and interest-free loan support, plus mentorship, training and investor-readiness guidance.
Applications close on 31-December 2025.
Backed by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and managed locally by CDI Capital, the initiative supports entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 with innovative, high-impact ventures.
Successful applicants will receive a mix of grant and interest-free loan support, plus mentorship, training and investor-readiness guidance.
Applications close on 31-December 2025.
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Durban preparing for its largest cruise season on record
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Durban is preparing for its largest cruise season on record, with projections indicating the 2025/26 programme will inject nearly R1. 8 billion into the city's economy.
The city also expects to attract around 255,000 cruise visitors between November 2025 and June 2026.
On Friday KZN Tourism and Film participated at the Interprovincial Cruise Tourism Workshop at the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal which brought together government, industry, and private-sector leaders to align KwaZulu-Natal’s cruise ambitions with national strategies.
The gathering stressed that the province’s success depends on collaboration, investment, and turning passenger arrivals into real local benefit.
The city also expects to attract around 255,000 cruise visitors between November 2025 and June 2026.
On Friday KZN Tourism and Film participated at the Interprovincial Cruise Tourism Workshop at the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal which brought together government, industry, and private-sector leaders to align KwaZulu-Natal’s cruise ambitions with national strategies.
The gathering stressed that the province’s success depends on collaboration, investment, and turning passenger arrivals into real local benefit.
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The Rand is trading at 17.15 to the US Dollar, 22.55 to the British Pound, and 19.86 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 17.15 to the US Dollar, 22.55 to the British Pound, and 19.86 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,142.48 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 103,855.00.
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