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From Farm to Market campaign launched at Joburg Market's annual Farmers' and SMME Day
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The Joburg Market's annual Farmers' and SMME Day, held during the week, brought together small-scale farmers, entrepreneurs, and industry players to promote food security and economic growth.
Joburg Market CEO Sello Makhubela launched the "From Farm to Market" campaign, aimed at breaking down barriers and connecting farmers with key industry players.
The event featured stalls showcasing products and innovations, with Agrimall offering support through grant funding and training.
Township-based farmers expressed frustrations about limited institutional support, but Makhubela reaffirmed the Joburg Market's commitment to providing inclusive access to resources and opportunities.
Joburg Market CEO Sello Makhubela launched the "From Farm to Market" campaign, aimed at breaking down barriers and connecting farmers with key industry players.
The event featured stalls showcasing products and innovations, with Agrimall offering support through grant funding and training.
Township-based farmers expressed frustrations about limited institutional support, but Makhubela reaffirmed the Joburg Market's commitment to providing inclusive access to resources and opportunities.
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Marriott International & FoodForward SA address food insecurity in SA
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Marriott International recently joined forces with FoodForward SA to help address one of South Africa’s most pressing challenges: food insecurity.
The partnership resulted in over 25 Marriott volunteers from six hotels packing boxes of staple groceries at FFSA facilities in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Each 20-kilogram box feeds a family of four for a month, helping redirect surplus food to those who need it most.
Marriott International’s Dorcas Dlamini Mbele says this initiative forms part of their global commitment to sustainability and community impact.
The partnership resulted in over 25 Marriott volunteers from six hotels packing boxes of staple groceries at FFSA facilities in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Each 20-kilogram box feeds a family of four for a month, helping redirect surplus food to those who need it most.
Marriott International’s Dorcas Dlamini Mbele says this initiative forms part of their global commitment to sustainability and community impact.
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2025/2026 cruise season underway in Nelson Mandela Bay
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The 2025/2026 cruise season is officially underway in Nelson Mandela Bay, with international and domestic liners docking at the city's harbour.
This marks the beginning of the December tourism rush, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors and boost the local economy.
Officials anticipate a strong season, positioning the city as a key player in the global cruise industry.
NMB Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe:
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This marks the beginning of the December tourism rush, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors and boost the local economy.
Officials anticipate a strong season, positioning the city as a key player in the global cruise industry.
NMB Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe:
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The Rand is trading at 17.25 to the US Dollar, 22.96 to the British Pound, and 20.05 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 17.25 to the US Dollar, 22.96 to the British Pound, and 20.05 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,113.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.23 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,483.00.
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