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Innovation Key to Boosting Intra-African Trade and Financial Inclusion
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Pan African Payment and Settlement System CEO John Bosco Sebabi has highlights the importance of innovation in the Africa’s payment systems in order to accelerate intra-African trade and deepen financial inclusion.
Sebabi was speaking on the sidelines of the Standard Bank Africa Unlocked Business & Commercial Banking conference in Cape Town on Friday.
Held under the theme “Business Shaping Africa’s Tomorrow” the event explores the continent’s vast potential and the role of commercial banking in its development.
Conference delegates explored Africa's opportunities and challenges with discussions on the trends that the continent needs to be aware of, in order to navigate a changing world and achieve its economic goals:
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Sebabi was speaking on the sidelines of the Standard Bank Africa Unlocked Business & Commercial Banking conference in Cape Town on Friday.
Held under the theme “Business Shaping Africa’s Tomorrow” the event explores the continent’s vast potential and the role of commercial banking in its development.
Conference delegates explored Africa's opportunities and challenges with discussions on the trends that the continent needs to be aware of, in order to navigate a changing world and achieve its economic goals:
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South Africa Hosts First-Ever African Padel Invitational
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In a groundbreaking move, South Africa is set to swing open doors to the world of padel with its inaugural South African Padel Invitational.
The highly anticipated tournament was officially launched last Thursday at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Illovo promising an unforgettable experience for local fans.
The invitational will feature 12-of the world's top-ranked padel players.
Over 5 weeks, these elite athletes will compete on local courts giving fans an opportunity to witness the fast-growing sport up close.
The highly anticipated tournament was officially launched last Thursday at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Illovo promising an unforgettable experience for local fans.
The invitational will feature 12-of the world's top-ranked padel players.
Over 5 weeks, these elite athletes will compete on local courts giving fans an opportunity to witness the fast-growing sport up close.
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South African Star Holly Rey Becomes Barbie Ambassador
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South African artist Holly Rey has been selected as a local ambassador for the new Barbie release.
This special edition Barbie doll honors the Type-1 Diabetes community and Rey's involvement is set to inspire young girls living with the condition.
The Multi-Platinum-selling and multi-award-winning South African artist believes the new Diabetic Barbie doll could be a game-changer.
The 29-year-old says this representation may encourage Medical Aids to recognize the importance of providing diabetics with life-changing technology as part of chronic care.
This special edition Barbie doll honors the Type-1 Diabetes community and Rey's involvement is set to inspire young girls living with the condition.
The Multi-Platinum-selling and multi-award-winning South African artist believes the new Diabetic Barbie doll could be a game-changer.
The 29-year-old says this representation may encourage Medical Aids to recognize the importance of providing diabetics with life-changing technology as part of chronic care.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.92 to the US Dollar, 24.19 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 70.95 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 122,530.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.92 to the US Dollar, 24.19 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 70.95 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 122,530.00.
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