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Gauteng innovators invited to transform transport
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The Technology Innovation Agency, with NGIN, Start-Up Culture, and Wits University’s Tshimologong Precinct, has launched the Gauteng leg of the National CleanTech Innovation Challenge 2026.
The Smart Mobility challenge calls on South African innovators, SMMEs, and university teams to submit solutions that improve how Gauteng’s 15 million residents and the nation’s freight move. Applications close on 21 April.
Winners will share a national prize pool of five million rand, with provincial prizes of one million rand each, plus access to funding, mentoring, incubation support, and opportunities to pilot their innovations on Gauteng roads.
The Smart Mobility challenge calls on South African innovators, SMMEs, and university teams to submit solutions that improve how Gauteng’s 15 million residents and the nation’s freight move. Applications close on 21 April.
Winners will share a national prize pool of five million rand, with provincial prizes of one million rand each, plus access to funding, mentoring, incubation support, and opportunities to pilot their innovations on Gauteng roads.
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Over 500 graduates enter South Africa’s real estate industry
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537 young people have graduated from Services SETA’s KwaZulu-Natal Real Estate Training and Placement Programme at the Durban International Convention Centre, marking a boost for the property sector.
The free programme, run with the KZN Department of Economic Development, PPRA and industry partners, combines training, work experience and exams.
More than 450 graduates passed their PPRA exams with a 99% pass rate, qualifying as professional real estate agents.
They will now enter the industry as candidate practitioners, supported by mentorship as the sector works toward greater diversity and economic impact.
The free programme, run with the KZN Department of Economic Development, PPRA and industry partners, combines training, work experience and exams.
More than 450 graduates passed their PPRA exams with a 99% pass rate, qualifying as professional real estate agents.
They will now enter the industry as candidate practitioners, supported by mentorship as the sector works toward greater diversity and economic impact.
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Buy Local Summit enters second day with focus on partnerships
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The Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo continues today at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Day two shifts the focus to building stronger partnerships between government and industry, with an emphasis on unlocking new opportunities for local manufacturers.
Discussions are expected to centre on expanding market access and improving supply chains to help South African products compete more effectively.
The gathering brings together key players across sectors to drive practical solutions for growing the country’s production capacity.
Proudly South African CEO Eustace Mashibye
Day two shifts the focus to building stronger partnerships between government and industry, with an emphasis on unlocking new opportunities for local manufacturers.
Discussions are expected to centre on expanding market access and improving supply chains to help South African products compete more effectively.
The gathering brings together key players across sectors to drive practical solutions for growing the country’s production capacity.
Proudly South African CEO Eustace Mashibye
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.66 to the US Dollar, 22.33 to the British Pound, and 19.28 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,995.30 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.21 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,699.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.66 to the US Dollar, 22.33 to the British Pound, and 19.28 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,995.30 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.21 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,699.00.
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