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Just Ride Initiative trains women as electric delivery riders
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A new programme in Johannesburg will train 100 women as electric delivery riders, creating access to jobs in a sector often dominated by men.
The Just Ride Initiative aims to improve women’s economic opportunities while supporting cleaner, low-emission urban transport.
Participants will receive training in electric bike use, road safety, and digital delivery systems to prepare them for work in the gig economy.
Organisers say the project will help reduce unemployment and promote inclusive growth in South Africa’s expanding delivery industry.
The Just Ride Initiative aims to improve women’s economic opportunities while supporting cleaner, low-emission urban transport.
Participants will receive training in electric bike use, road safety, and digital delivery systems to prepare them for work in the gig economy.
Organisers say the project will help reduce unemployment and promote inclusive growth in South Africa’s expanding delivery industry.
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Seseko partners with Microsoft SA
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Seseko, in partnership with Microsoft South Africa, has rolled out the first phase of an AI, robotics and coding programme in 48 under-resourced schools across all nine provinces.
Learners are being trained through hands-on robotics kits and digital tools, while teachers are being equipped to introduce coding and technology in everyday classroom lessons.
The programme is designed to build digital skills in schools with limited resources and improve access to future job opportunities in the technology sector.
Organisers say the initiative aims to reduce the digital skills gap and support long-term youth employment in a technology-driven economy.
Learners are being trained through hands-on robotics kits and digital tools, while teachers are being equipped to introduce coding and technology in everyday classroom lessons.
The programme is designed to build digital skills in schools with limited resources and improve access to future job opportunities in the technology sector.
Organisers say the initiative aims to reduce the digital skills gap and support long-term youth employment in a technology-driven economy.
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Cape Town Tourism campaign recognised for its authentic approach
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Cape Town Tourism Chief Marketing Officer Briony Brookes says the entity’s campaign that won gold at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards was recognised for its authentic approach, showcasing the city through residents’ lived experiences rather than scripted tourism content.
Cape Town Tourism won gold at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards for its “My Cape Town” campaign in the Best Visual Storytelling Series category.
Brookes says the win reflects Cape Town’s global appeal and promotes inclusive, community-driven tourism that supports the local economy.
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Cape Town Tourism won gold at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards for its “My Cape Town” campaign in the Best Visual Storytelling Series category.
Brookes says the win reflects Cape Town’s global appeal and promotes inclusive, community-driven tourism that supports the local economy.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,824.14 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,770.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,824.14 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,770.00.
Split analysis
Local: 82 words (31%), National: 96 words (37%), International: 83 words (32%)