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Joburg's Region C launches initiative to boost local business ties
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The City of Johannesburg's Region C has launched the "Meet the City" Investment Retention Programme, aiming to strengthen partnerships with local businesses and unlock economic opportunities.
The programme, held at the Roodepoort Theatrelast week, targets areas like Douglasdale, Roodepoort, Northgate, Northriding, and Olivedale.
Executive Director of Economic Development Mathopane Masha outlined the City's economic outlook, highlighting the Executive Mayor's 3% growth target by 2030, supported by an Investment Fast-Tracking Team for quicker business resolutions, licences, and approvals.
The programme, held at the Roodepoort Theatrelast week, targets areas like Douglasdale, Roodepoort, Northgate, Northriding, and Olivedale.
Executive Director of Economic Development Mathopane Masha outlined the City's economic outlook, highlighting the Executive Mayor's 3% growth target by 2030, supported by an Investment Fast-Tracking Team for quicker business resolutions, licences, and approvals.
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SACAA awards celebrate outstanding achievement in sector
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The 4th annual South African Civil Aviation Authority awards have celebrated outstanding achievements in the country's aviation sector.
The event that took place in Sandton on 14 November, recognized excellence across 21 categories, covering operations, safety, and leadership.
Skyy Aviation Academy took home the Aviation Training Award for its detailed approach to training in cabin crew, ground operations, and customer service.
Other notable winners included ExecuJet, named National Aviation Company of the Year, and FlySafair, which took top honours in Aviation Innovation.
The event that took place in Sandton on 14 November, recognized excellence across 21 categories, covering operations, safety, and leadership.
Skyy Aviation Academy took home the Aviation Training Award for its detailed approach to training in cabin crew, ground operations, and customer service.
Other notable winners included ExecuJet, named National Aviation Company of the Year, and FlySafair, which took top honours in Aviation Innovation.
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Mellon Educate's 2025 Building Blitz concludes at 2 Western Cape schools
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Mellon Educate's 2025 Building Blitz has concluded at two Western Cape schools, with 450 volunteers transforming classrooms and launching new Literacy Hubs.
The initiative aims to address the literacy crisis, where 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning.
The Literacy Hubs will provide resources and support to improve reading skills, addressing a critical need in South African education.
A.C.J. Phakade Primary School in Strand benefited from the programme, with Principal Mandisa Lehoke expressing optimism about the impact on pass rates:
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The initiative aims to address the literacy crisis, where 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning.
The Literacy Hubs will provide resources and support to improve reading skills, addressing a critical need in South African education.
A.C.J. Phakade Primary School in Strand benefited from the programme, with Principal Mandisa Lehoke expressing optimism about the impact on pass rates:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.37 to the US Dollar, 22.74 to the British Pound, and 19.99 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,066.20 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,759.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.37 to the US Dollar, 22.74 to the British Pound, and 19.99 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,066.20 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,759.00.
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