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Manufacturing Indaba kicks off in Sandton
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The Manufacturing Indaba is underway in Sandton today, bringing together key industry stakeholders, innovators, and government leaders to drive the future of manufacturing across Africa.
The Indaba has earned its reputation as the leading platform for promoting growth, competitiveness, and innovation within Africa’s manufacturing sector, while delivering actionable strategies and solutions for fostering the sector’s continued expansion.
The continent is home to 15% of the world's population and abundant resources and contributes around 3% to global manufacturing.
The Indaba has earned its reputation as the leading platform for promoting growth, competitiveness, and innovation within Africa’s manufacturing sector, while delivering actionable strategies and solutions for fostering the sector’s continued expansion.
The continent is home to 15% of the world's population and abundant resources and contributes around 3% to global manufacturing.
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Water Department calls on South Africans to join 2025 Clear Rivers Campaign
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The Department of Water and Sanitation is urging all South Africans to roll up their sleeves and participate in cleaning polluted rivers as part of the 2025 Clear Rivers Campaign.
The campaign, which is observed annually in July, is a nationwide effort that aims to encourage communities to take ownership of their local rivers, streams, and wetlands by actively protecting and restoring essential water ecosystems.
In alignment with Nelson Mandela Month, the campaign promotes hands-on public involvement and aims to strengthen a culture of environmental responsibility and water stewardship across the country.
The Clear Rivers Campaign was first introduced in 2016 as an initiative to inspire action and awareness around the state of the country’s water resources.
The campaign, which is observed annually in July, is a nationwide effort that aims to encourage communities to take ownership of their local rivers, streams, and wetlands by actively protecting and restoring essential water ecosystems.
In alignment with Nelson Mandela Month, the campaign promotes hands-on public involvement and aims to strengthen a culture of environmental responsibility and water stewardship across the country.
The Clear Rivers Campaign was first introduced in 2016 as an initiative to inspire action and awareness around the state of the country’s water resources.
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Pharrell Williams honoured with France’s highest civilian Award.
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Rapper-turned-fashion designer Pharrell Williams was among the 589 people who were awarded France's top civic honour on Sunday.
The announcement was made in France’s official journal ahead of the country’s July 14th national Day celebrations.
The list which was published on Sunday morning recognized 589 individuals for their dedication to public and cultural service.
The American performer has evolved into a global fashion force since taking the reins as Louis Vuitton's
men's creative director in 2023, where he has redefined the brand’s menswear by blending streetwear, luxury, entertainment and celebrity power.
The announcement was made in France’s official journal ahead of the country’s July 14th national Day celebrations.
The list which was published on Sunday morning recognized 589 individuals for their dedication to public and cultural service.
The American performer has evolved into a global fashion force since taking the reins as Louis Vuitton's
men's creative director in 2023, where he has redefined the brand’s menswear by blending streetwear, luxury, entertainment and celebrity power.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 68.33 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,841.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 68.33 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,841.00.
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