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Dewji Urges Action on Africa’s Economic Growth
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MeTL Group CEO Mohammed Dewji says African entrepreneurs must take deliberate steps to unlock the continent’s economic opportunities.
Dewji was speaking at the Africa Unlocked conference, where business leaders discussed ways to expand companies through regional integration, technology adoption and increased investment.
Held under the theme “Built in Africa: Amplifying Continental Growth,” the two-day conference focused on using the African Continental Free Trade Area to support business growth and strengthen Africa’s economy:
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Dewji was speaking at the Africa Unlocked conference, where business leaders discussed ways to expand companies through regional integration, technology adoption and increased investment.
Held under the theme “Built in Africa: Amplifying Continental Growth,” the two-day conference focused on using the African Continental Free Trade Area to support business growth and strengthen Africa’s economy:
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Lesedi Choir Returns to National Finals
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The Lesedi Primary School Choir from Soshanguve has qualified for the ATKV-Applous School Choir Competition National Finals for the second consecutive year.
The choir, made up of non-Afrikaans-speaking learners, will perform three Afrikaans songs when it competes at Cape Town City Hall from 29 July to 1 August.
The learners secured their place after qualifying through the regional competition.
The school is seeking sponsorship for transport, accommodation and meals to help 80 choir members and eight adults travel to Cape Town for the finals.
The choir, made up of non-Afrikaans-speaking learners, will perform three Afrikaans songs when it competes at Cape Town City Hall from 29 July to 1 August.
The learners secured their place after qualifying through the regional competition.
The school is seeking sponsorship for transport, accommodation and meals to help 80 choir members and eight adults travel to Cape Town for the finals.
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South Africa Ranks Second for Wildlife Holidays
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South Africa has been ranked the world's second most sought-after destination for wildlife holidays in a new global survey.
Adventure travel company Explore surveyed more than 2,400 people across 12 countries.
Respondents identified South Africa's Big Five, national parks, African penguins and whale watching as some of the country's biggest attractions.
The report also found that global interest in wildlife tourism is growing, with online searches increasing over the past year, further boosting South Africa's reputation as a leading nature tourism destination.
Adventure travel company Explore surveyed more than 2,400 people across 12 countries.
Respondents identified South Africa's Big Five, national parks, African penguins and whale watching as some of the country's biggest attractions.
The report also found that global interest in wildlife tourism is growing, with online searches increasing over the past year, further boosting South Africa's reputation as a leading nature tourism destination.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.35 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,111.96 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,678.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.35 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,111.96 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,678.00.
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