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GovTech Celebrates 20 Years
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GovTech 2026 is taking place from this month from tommorow to the 23 September in Durban. This marks the 20th anniversary of the country’s largest gathering of public-sector technology leaders. Organised by the State Information Technology Agency, the event brings government and industry together to explore how technology can improve services for citizens. This year’s programme focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics and automation, cybersecurity, data systems, infrastructure and connectivity. The aim is to link these technologies to practical outcomes, including more accessible and efficient digital services for the public.
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Dis-Chem is increasing nurse recruitment and creating **auxiliary nurse positions** as it expands its Health Hub stores. The new care assistants will support clinic nurses with routine tasks such as recording vital signs, basic tests, clinic administration, patient flow and documentation.This will allow professional nurses to focus more on **clinical assessments, personalised health guidance and referrals** when needed. Dis-Chem’s Health Hub model brings a clinic, pharmacy and medical insurance services together in one location, giving patients access to different healthcare services during a single visit.The first Health Hub opened at **Melrose Arch in May**, with plans to expand the model across the country.
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Menlyn Park Wins 14 Awards
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Menlyn Park Shopping Centre has won 14 awards at the 2026 South African Council of Shopping Centres Footprint Marketing Awards. This includes one Gold, nine Silver and four Bronze awards. The awards recognised campaigns that brought brands, businesses and shoppers together through creative experiences and community-focused activities.
The centre’s Gold Award was presented in the Strategic Marketing category for its I DO Bridal Fair, which also received Silver awards for tactical activation and social media. Other recognised campaigns included Destination Winter, Matric Expo, Menlyn Som van Twee Premiere and Moms of Menlyn.
The centre’s Gold Award was presented in the Strategic Marketing category for its I DO Bridal Fair, which also received Silver awards for tactical activation and social media. Other recognised campaigns included Destination Winter, Matric Expo, Menlyn Som van Twee Premiere and Moms of Menlyn.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.26 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,380.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,449.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.26 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,380.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,449.00.
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