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NBI launches Installation, Repair and Maintenance Initiative
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The National Business Initiative has rolled out the Installation, Repair and Maintenance Initiative, a nationwide campaign aimed at connecting township youth, TVET college students, and small enterprises with opportunities in South Africa’s growing green economy.
As part of the launch, the NBI introduced three new digital tools — the Green Economy Toolkit, the I-R-M Hub Portal, and a Learning App — designed to enhance training, support business growth, and assist with certification.
The project seeks to empower young people and SMMEs by providing access to resources and opportunities within the renewable energy and sustainability sectors.
Over the next 2-months, the programme aims to register 100,000 youth and SMMEs across multiple regions.
As part of the launch, the NBI introduced three new digital tools — the Green Economy Toolkit, the I-R-M Hub Portal, and a Learning App — designed to enhance training, support business growth, and assist with certification.
The project seeks to empower young people and SMMEs by providing access to resources and opportunities within the renewable energy and sustainability sectors.
Over the next 2-months, the programme aims to register 100,000 youth and SMMEs across multiple regions.
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Community comes together to celebrate World Cane Day
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The Garden Social Services, along with its partners, on Friday hosted an event in Soweto to commemorate World Cane Day.
The day aims to recognize the achievements of visually impaired individuals and raise awareness about blindness.
Participants from various areas marched in solidarity, promoting inclusivity and support for the blind and visually impaired community.
The event featured a procession, awareness campaigns and activities that highlighted the importance of accessibility and support for people with visual impairments.
The day aims to recognize the achievements of visually impaired individuals and raise awareness about blindness.
Participants from various areas marched in solidarity, promoting inclusivity and support for the blind and visually impaired community.
The event featured a procession, awareness campaigns and activities that highlighted the importance of accessibility and support for people with visual impairments.
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high-tech Orthopaedics Unit opens at Cape Town's Red Cross Children's Hospital
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Cape Town's Red Cross Children's Hospital has opened a new, high-tech Orthopaedics Unit, made possible by a public-private partnership.
The unit will treat over 5,000 patients annually and serve as a training hub for future doctors.
Fully funded by donors through the Children's Hospital Trust, the unit features advanced facilities, including a 30-bed ward, operating theaters and a physiotherapy gym.
Chantel Cooper from the Children's Hospital Trust:
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The unit will treat over 5,000 patients annually and serve as a training hub for future doctors.
Fully funded by donors through the Children's Hospital Trust, the unit features advanced facilities, including a 30-bed ward, operating theaters and a physiotherapy gym.
Chantel Cooper from the Children's Hospital Trust:
*sound*
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.38 to the US Dollar, 23.15 to the British Pound, and 20.17 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,163.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 62.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,519.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.38 to the US Dollar, 23.15 to the British Pound, and 20.17 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,163.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 62.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,519.00.
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