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Vicks has unveils special Heritage Blanket
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Vicks has unveiled a special Heritage Blanket, designed by illustrator Zinhle "Zee Feels" Sithebe, to commemorate Heritage Month.
The blanket features a unique design that incorporates national symbols, childhood memories, and cultural artefacts, telling a layered story of South African heritage.
The campaign, "Relief is in Our Roots," includes a short film and a donation of blankets to local charities, aiming to celebrate the brand's legacy of providing comfort and care.
Sithebe was speaking on The Social Impact Show during week:
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The blanket features a unique design that incorporates national symbols, childhood memories, and cultural artefacts, telling a layered story of South African heritage.
The campaign, "Relief is in Our Roots," includes a short film and a donation of blankets to local charities, aiming to celebrate the brand's legacy of providing comfort and care.
Sithebe was speaking on The Social Impact Show during week:
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Joburg aims to boost township economy through industrial parks
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The City of Johannesburg's Economic Development Department hosted a seminar on unlocking the potential of industrial parks for inclusive growth in townships.
The two-day workshop heled at Soweto Theatre last Thursday, brought together stakeholders to discuss revitalizing industrial parks to boost job creation, skills development, and enterprise support.
City officials and government leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration and supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises to drive economic growth and job creation.
The initiative aims to position Johannesburg as a hub for economic growth, with a focus on empowering businesses in townships.
The two-day workshop heled at Soweto Theatre last Thursday, brought together stakeholders to discuss revitalizing industrial parks to boost job creation, skills development, and enterprise support.
City officials and government leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration and supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises to drive economic growth and job creation.
The initiative aims to position Johannesburg as a hub for economic growth, with a focus on empowering businesses in townships.
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South Africa’s 2025 growth forecast revised from 1.6% to 1.8%
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The World Bank has revised South Africa’s 2025 growth forecast from 1.6% to 1.8%.
The suspension of load-shedding since March 2024 and a recovery in rail and ports have positively impacted the economy.
The World Bank’s report also highlights recovery in the logistics sector, particularly in rail and ports, which had been affected heavily by inefficiencies and also industrial action in previous years.
The bank anticipates that this positive trend will continue, leading to an expected 2.0% GDP growth by 2027.
The suspension of load-shedding since March 2024 and a recovery in rail and ports have positively impacted the economy.
The World Bank’s report also highlights recovery in the logistics sector, particularly in rail and ports, which had been affected heavily by inefficiencies and also industrial action in previous years.
The bank anticipates that this positive trend will continue, leading to an expected 2.0% GDP growth by 2027.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.36 to the British Pound, and 20.37 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,684.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.11 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,614.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.36 to the British Pound, and 20.37 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,684.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.11 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,614.00.
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