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Africa Creator Festival coming to Joburg in September
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Johannesburg will host the Africa Creator Festival on the 4th and 5th of September, bringing together creators, brands and industry leaders.
The event will feature workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions aimed at helping creators turn their content into sustainable income.
Organisers say the festival will also highlight how digital content can boost tourism and support local businesses.
They add that the growing creator economy has the potential to create jobs and drive inclusive economic growth across Africa.
The event will feature workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions aimed at helping creators turn their content into sustainable income.
Organisers say the festival will also highlight how digital content can boost tourism and support local businesses.
They add that the growing creator economy has the potential to create jobs and drive inclusive economic growth across Africa.
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Just Ride Initiative empowers Joburg women
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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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Cape Town recognized at 2026 TITAN Brand Awards
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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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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.30 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,833.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,522.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.30 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,833.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,522.00.
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