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Debut Fund backs young creative entrepreneurs
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Young creative entrepreneurs from rural areas and underserved communities have an opportunity to turn their business ideas into market-ready ventures through the latest Debut Fund Programme.
The initiative will support 50 aspiring entrepreneurs, aged 18 to 35, with mentorship, training and business development over an 11-month journey, helping them build sustainable careers in the creative sector.
The programme has already helped previous participants grow their businesses, with each new cohort expanding its reach and impact.
Applications close on the 17th of this month.
The initiative will support 50 aspiring entrepreneurs, aged 18 to 35, with mentorship, training and business development over an 11-month journey, helping them build sustainable careers in the creative sector.
The programme has already helped previous participants grow their businesses, with each new cohort expanding its reach and impact.
Applications close on the 17th of this month.
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Bedfordview unites to grow local economy
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Community leaders, residents and business owners in Bedfordview will come together this month to explore new ways to strengthen their local economy and uplift their community.
The Better Bedfordview Business Breakfast takes place on the 17th of July and will bring together local stakeholders to share ideas on collaboration and positive change.
There will also be discussions on how local action can create wider social impact in a changing global environment.
Organisers hope the event will inspire partnerships that build civic pride, support local businesses and create lasting benefits for the community.
The Better Bedfordview Business Breakfast takes place on the 17th of July and will bring together local stakeholders to share ideas on collaboration and positive change.
There will also be discussions on how local action can create wider social impact in a changing global environment.
Organisers hope the event will inspire partnerships that build civic pride, support local businesses and create lasting benefits for the community.
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National Arts Festival showcases 2,000 artists
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The National Arts Festival took place in Makhanda last week, bringing together more than 2,000 artists across about 250 productions.
The festival attracted audiences to celebrate the arts while supporting local businesses and the city's economy.
Standard Bank Head of Brand Experience Yolisa Khoza said the festival continues to create opportunities for artists while contributing to Makhanda's cultural and economic growth:
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The festival attracted audiences to celebrate the arts while supporting local businesses and the city's economy.
Standard Bank Head of Brand Experience Yolisa Khoza said the festival continues to create opportunities for artists while contributing to Makhanda's cultural and economic growth:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,977.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 60,435.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,977.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 60,435.00.
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