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SAICA and CSIR Launch AI Maturity Assessment Framework
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The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have partnered to develop an AI Maturity Assessment Framework for South Africa.
This framework will evaluate the country's AI readiness and maturity across various sectors.
A dynamic dashboard, managed by the CSIR, will track AI maturity indicators, providing valuable insights to inform decision-making.
The initiative aims to drive AI adoption, enhance governance, and contribute to the country's economic and social development.
This framework will evaluate the country's AI readiness and maturity across various sectors.
A dynamic dashboard, managed by the CSIR, will track AI maturity indicators, providing valuable insights to inform decision-making.
The initiative aims to drive AI adoption, enhance governance, and contribute to the country's economic and social development.
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Makers Fusion Fest 2025 to Boost SA's Artisan Economy
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South Africa’s artisan economy is set for a major boost with the debut of the Makers Fusion Fest 2025, a pioneering event designed to strengthen the nation’s trade and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Taking place from the 4th of September, the three-day event will bring together over 300 policymakers financiers and artisans.
Hosted by Allan Gray Makers, the festival seeks to address pressing challenges in the sector, while fostering the growth of a trade-based entrepreneurial community.
Allan Gray Makers's Sihle Mofokeng:
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Taking place from the 4th of September, the three-day event will bring together over 300 policymakers financiers and artisans.
Hosted by Allan Gray Makers, the festival seeks to address pressing challenges in the sector, while fostering the growth of a trade-based entrepreneurial community.
Allan Gray Makers's Sihle Mofokeng:
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SA to co-host 2027 Cricket World Cup with Zimbabwe and Namibia
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South Africa will co-host the 2027 Cricket World Cup with neighbours Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Cricket South Africa has confirmed that 44 matches will be played across 8 South African cities, while a further 10 matches will be staged in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The announcement came alongside the formation of the tournament's Local Organising Committee Board, led by former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel:
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Cricket South Africa has confirmed that 44 matches will be played across 8 South African cities, while a further 10 matches will be staged in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The announcement came alongside the formation of the tournament's Local Organising Committee Board, led by former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.62 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.19 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,012.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.62 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.19 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,012.00.
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