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Shell 2026 Enterprise Development Programme application open
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Shell has opened applications for its 2026 Enterprise Development Programme, which supports entrepreneurs with tools to grow structured and investor-ready businesses.
The initiative offers one-on-one coaching, strategy sessions, and access to growth labs.
Backed by GROW IMPACT and other partners, the programme promises tangible results.
It aims to empower South Africa's next-generation of business leaders.
The initiative offers one-on-one coaching, strategy sessions, and access to growth labs.
Backed by GROW IMPACT and other partners, the programme promises tangible results.
It aims to empower South Africa's next-generation of business leaders.
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UFS students get recognized at 2025 GradStar Awards
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The University of the Free State ranked among the top 3-universities in South Africa at the 2025 GradStar Awards.
The institution has 53 students recognized in the Top 500 list for their employability skills and leadership qualities.
The GradStar Awards, now in their tenth year, highlight students across South African universities who demonstrate leadership qualities and the potential to make a meaningful impact in the workplace.
UFS says this achievement highlights the university's commitment to academic excellence and student success.
The institution has 53 students recognized in the Top 500 list for their employability skills and leadership qualities.
The GradStar Awards, now in their tenth year, highlight students across South African universities who demonstrate leadership qualities and the potential to make a meaningful impact in the workplace.
UFS says this achievement highlights the university's commitment to academic excellence and student success.
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City libraries launch new digital services
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Cape Town's libraries are now digital, making it easier for book lovers to access their favorite reads.
City libraries have launched new digital services, allowing online library card registration.
The City libraries’ entire physical catalogue is now also online, in addition to thousands of e-books and audiobooks.
Mayoral committee member for Health, Francine Higham says once registered, patrons can pop into their local library to collect their cards to unlock physical and digital collections:
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City libraries have launched new digital services, allowing online library card registration.
The City libraries’ entire physical catalogue is now also online, in addition to thousands of e-books and audiobooks.
Mayoral committee member for Health, Francine Higham says once registered, patrons can pop into their local library to collect their cards to unlock physical and digital collections:
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.59 to the British Pound, and 20.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,646.58 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.56 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,011.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.59 to the British Pound, and 20.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,646.58 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.56 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,011.00.
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