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African Biotrade Festival celebrates heritage and innovation
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The second African Biotrade Festival has opened in Sandton, showcasing Africa’s rich biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
The event highlights the importance of indigenous plants like baobab, marula, rooibos and honeybush, valued for both their cultural and economic significance.
A new initiative, BioPANZA, was launched to empower small-scale producers, women-led businesses and youth innovators
. Government departments also pledged to support SMMEs and foster partnerships that balance growth with sustainability.
The festival is being celebrated as a symbol of heritage, innovation and Africa’s commitment to protecting its natural wealth.
The event highlights the importance of indigenous plants like baobab, marula, rooibos and honeybush, valued for both their cultural and economic significance.
A new initiative, BioPANZA, was launched to empower small-scale producers, women-led businesses and youth innovators
. Government departments also pledged to support SMMEs and foster partnerships that balance growth with sustainability.
The festival is being celebrated as a symbol of heritage, innovation and Africa’s commitment to protecting its natural wealth.
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Reserve Bank holds repo rate steady at 7 percent
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The Reserve Bank has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 7 percent.
The move marks the first pause since July and reflects confidence in the country’s stronger than expected economic growth.
While inflation remains slightly above the preferred target, forecasts show it easing in the years ahead.
The decision is expected to give stability to borrowers and businesses while maintaining balance in the economy.
The prime lending rate stays at 10.5 percent.
The move marks the first pause since July and reflects confidence in the country’s stronger than expected economic growth.
While inflation remains slightly above the preferred target, forecasts show it easing in the years ahead.
The decision is expected to give stability to borrowers and businesses while maintaining balance in the economy.
The prime lending rate stays at 10.5 percent.
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Team SA ready for Para Swimming World Championships debut in Asia
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Team South Africa will send four swimmers to the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore from September 21 to 27. It is the first time the event is held in Asia.
The team includes Paralympic medallists Alani Ferreira and Christian Sadie, as well as rising stars Danika Vyncke and Nathan Hendricks.
Each swimmer brings international experience and determination, with Ferreira and Sadie already proven on the global stage.
Their participation marks another proud moment for South African sport as the athletes prepare to showcase their talent against the world’s best.
The team includes Paralympic medallists Alani Ferreira and Christian Sadie, as well as rising stars Danika Vyncke and Nathan Hendricks.
Each swimmer brings international experience and determination, with Ferreira and Sadie already proven on the global stage.
Their participation marks another proud moment for South African sport as the athletes prepare to showcase their talent against the world’s best.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 23.43 to the British Pound, and 20.41 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,650.26 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.44 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,438.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 23.43 to the British Pound, and 20.41 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,650.26 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.44 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,438.00.
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