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Entrepreneurs and small business owners urged to apply for Business Infrastructure Support Programme
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The Small Business Development Department urges entrepreneurs and small business owners to apply for the Business Infrastructure Support Programme.
The programme will support micro, small, and medium enterprises by providing essential infrastructure, equipment, technology, and energy solutions, with a focus on underserved areas.
Closing date for submissions is 30 September.
The department says the programme supports the construction of MSME hubs and offers business development services to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
The programme will support micro, small, and medium enterprises by providing essential infrastructure, equipment, technology, and energy solutions, with a focus on underserved areas.
Closing date for submissions is 30 September.
The department says the programme supports the construction of MSME hubs and offers business development services to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
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South Africans called to join 2025/26 Integrated Public Service Month
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The Public Service and Administration Department is calling on South Africans to join the 2025/26 Integrated Public Service Month, aimed at enhancing service delivery and rebuilding public trust.
This year's theme focuses on professionalizing the public service to restore confidence in government.
The initiative seeks to promote ethical leadership, accountability, and citizen engagement.
This year's theme focuses on professionalizing the public service to restore confidence in government.
The initiative seeks to promote ethical leadership, accountability, and citizen engagement.
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Government hails Walmart's Investment as vote of confidence in SA Economy
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The government has welcomed Walmart's investment, seeing it as a sign of confidence in South Africa's economic potential and stability.
The US retail giant plans to open its branded stores in the country later this year.
The stores will sell fresh groceries, household essentials, clothing, and technology, with a focus on sourcing products from local small and medium-sized enterprises.
Government spokesperson William Baloyi:
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The US retail giant plans to open its branded stores in the country later this year.
The stores will sell fresh groceries, household essentials, clothing, and technology, with a focus on sourcing products from local small and medium-sized enterprises.
Government spokesperson William Baloyi:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.39 to the US Dollar, 23.57 to the British Pound, and 20.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,643.61 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.14 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,200.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.39 to the US Dollar, 23.57 to the British Pound, and 20.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,643.61 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.14 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,200.00.
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