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G20 Tourism Ministers meet to fuel growth
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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has emphasized that the G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting aims to build momentum from the recent Tourism Investment Summit, focusing on sustainable tourism growth and investment opportunities.
The meeting held on Friday, brought together global leaders to discuss key priorities, including digital innovation, tourism financing, air connectivity and resilience in the tourism sector.
De Lille told SABC News, that rising visitor numbers boost job creation, stressing urgency in improving air access:
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The meeting held on Friday, brought together global leaders to discuss key priorities, including digital innovation, tourism financing, air connectivity and resilience in the tourism sector.
De Lille told SABC News, that rising visitor numbers boost job creation, stressing urgency in improving air access:
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SA's mining sector is showing steady recovery
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South Africa’s mining sector is showing steady recovery, recording 5-months of consecutive growth.
According to data from StatsSA, in July 2025, production rose by 1% from the previous month and 4.4% compared with last year, helped by stronger power supply and favourable weather.
Demand from Asia, especially China and India, boosted sales of iron ore, copper, and PGMs.
Though overall output remains below pre-Covid levels, the sector added momentum to the economy, which grew 0.8% quarter-on-quarter.
According to data from StatsSA, in July 2025, production rose by 1% from the previous month and 4.4% compared with last year, helped by stronger power supply and favourable weather.
Demand from Asia, especially China and India, boosted sales of iron ore, copper, and PGMs.
Though overall output remains below pre-Covid levels, the sector added momentum to the economy, which grew 0.8% quarter-on-quarter.
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Durban Fashion Fair set to shine
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The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed the 14th Durban Fashion Fair will take place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from tomorrow to Friday.
About 60 established and emerging designers are set to unveil their collections on one of Africa’s most influential fashion stages.
TV and radio personality, Somizi Mhlongo will launch his women's clothing line, Sompire Femme, at the Durban Fashion Fair:
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About 60 established and emerging designers are set to unveil their collections on one of Africa’s most influential fashion stages.
TV and radio personality, Somizi Mhlongo will launch his women's clothing line, Sompire Femme, at the Durban Fashion Fair:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.59 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 67.08 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,543.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.59 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 67.08 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,543.00.
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