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Young Entrepreneurs Win Prizes And Mentorship At BizEast Festival
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Rotary BizEast hosted its first Ultimate Pitch Festival in Johannesburg East on 10 October, giving young entrepreneurs the chance to present their business ideas and receive practical feedback.
Fourteen-year-old Lihle Brian Mfenqa won the “Just an Idea” category, receiving a R28,000 bursary, a laptop and other prizes.
Onalerona Lionel Tudu won the category for early-stage businesses, earning a R25,000 bursary, a laptop and additional prizes.
Organisers plan to continue supporting the finalists through mentorship and business development opportunities.
Fourteen-year-old Lihle Brian Mfenqa won the “Just an Idea” category, receiving a R28,000 bursary, a laptop and other prizes.
Onalerona Lionel Tudu won the category for early-stage businesses, earning a R25,000 bursary, a laptop and additional prizes.
Organisers plan to continue supporting the finalists through mentorship and business development opportunities.
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UKZN Doctoral Student To Represent South Africa At BRICS Debate Finals
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University of KwaZulu-Natal doctoral student Melissa Sibanda will represent South Africa at the international BRICS Debate Championship in Moscow, Russia, in December after winning the national competition earlier this year.
Her research focuses on housing and the challenges faced by women living in informal settlements without reliable, affordable energy.
The 29-year-old will compete against national champions from Brazil, Russia, India and China, with the winner receiving a fully funded academic exchange at a university of their choice in a BRICS country.
Her research focuses on housing and the challenges faced by women living in informal settlements without reliable, affordable energy.
The 29-year-old will compete against national champions from Brazil, Russia, India and China, with the winner receiving a fully funded academic exchange at a university of their choice in a BRICS country.
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Midrand Entrepreneur Grows Healthy Food Brand From A Garage
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Midrand entrepreneur ZuZanna Barnard has grown her wellness food business from small batches made in a garage into a commercial operation supplying retailers, including Food Lover’s Market.
Her business, ZuZanna’s Wellness, produces no-added-sugar jams, condiments, rusks, cookies and biscotti, offering families alternatives for everyday meals and snacks.
After nine years of building the brand, Barnard plans to expand its retail presence across Gauteng and develop new products.
Her business, ZuZanna’s Wellness, produces no-added-sugar jams, condiments, rusks, cookies and biscotti, offering families alternatives for everyday meals and snacks.
After nine years of building the brand, Barnard plans to expand its retail presence across Gauteng and develop new products.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.44 to the US Dollar, 21.96 to the British Pound, and 18.50 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,186.05 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,597.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.44 to the US Dollar, 21.96 to the British Pound, and 18.50 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,186.05 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,597.00.
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