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Johannesburg and Durban confirmed as host cities for key tourism events
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Johannesburg and Durban have been confirmed as hosts for Meetings Africa and Africa's Travel Indaba for the next five years.
The tourism sector contributes over 8% to South Africa's national GDP and supports millions of jobs.
The events are set to drive economic growth, foster intra-African trade, and showcase the continent's tourism potential.
Meetings Africa will take place in Johannesburg in February of 2026, while Africa's Travel Indaba will be held in Durban in May next year.
Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille has hailed the selection, emphasizing that these events are pivotal for job creation and positioning Africa as a competitive global destination.
The tourism sector contributes over 8% to South Africa's national GDP and supports millions of jobs.
The events are set to drive economic growth, foster intra-African trade, and showcase the continent's tourism potential.
Meetings Africa will take place in Johannesburg in February of 2026, while Africa's Travel Indaba will be held in Durban in May next year.
Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille has hailed the selection, emphasizing that these events are pivotal for job creation and positioning Africa as a competitive global destination.
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Cape Town Tourism launches Artificial Intelligence Tourism Hub
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Cape Town Tourism has launched the Artificial Intelligence Tourism Hub, aiming to establish the city as a global leader in responsible AI use in the sector.
The hub brings together experts from AI, tech, academia, and tourism to enhance visitor experiences.
CEO Enver Duminy says the initiative will harness AI to advance tourism and create richer experiences for tourists:
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The hub brings together experts from AI, tech, academia, and tourism to enhance visitor experiences.
CEO Enver Duminy says the initiative will harness AI to advance tourism and create richer experiences for tourists:
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Hisense SA empowers 100 unemployed youth with year-long initiative
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Hisense South Africa has launched a year-long programme for 100 unemployed young people in Atlantis, in the Western Cape.
Targeting those aged 18 to 28, the initiative combines classroom learning with practical workplace training, leading to a Seta-accredited qualification.
The programme, facilitated by EduPower Skills Academy, covers both basic and advanced manufacturing as well as digital innovation, equipping participants with globally relevant skills.
Backed by industry partners and education authorities, the project addresses youth unemployment by creating real pathways into work.
Targeting those aged 18 to 28, the initiative combines classroom learning with practical workplace training, leading to a Seta-accredited qualification.
The programme, facilitated by EduPower Skills Academy, covers both basic and advanced manufacturing as well as digital innovation, equipping participants with globally relevant skills.
Backed by industry partners and education authorities, the project addresses youth unemployment by creating real pathways into work.
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The Rand is trading at 17.38 to the US Dollar, 23.68 to the British Pound, and 20.54 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,681.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.72 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,469.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.38 to the US Dollar, 23.68 to the British Pound, and 20.54 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,681.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.72 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,469.00.
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