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Bryanston to Host 9th Annual Empowa Women Leadership Summit
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The 9th Annual Empowa Women Leadership Summit is set for the 31st of August in Bryanston.
The Summit offers a unique opportunity for women to gather and engage in thought leadership experiences, masterclasses and inspirational sessions.
The gathering has become a catalyst for change,
showcasing inspiring stories of resilience, innovation and progress while empowering women with the knowledge and confidence to lead with impact.
The Summit offers a unique opportunity for women to gather and engage in thought leadership experiences, masterclasses and inspirational sessions.
The gathering has become a catalyst for change,
showcasing inspiring stories of resilience, innovation and progress while empowering women with the knowledge and confidence to lead with impact.
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SASSA to roll out Biometric enrolment system
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The South African Social Security Agency announced it will introduce Beneficiary Biometric Enrolment in all its offices from the 1st of September.
Sassa's national spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi, says the launch is expected to revolutionize the administration of social grants, across the country.
The month of August has been used to train frontline staff to ensure readiness and effective implementation of the system.
Sassa's national spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi, says the launch is expected to revolutionize the administration of social grants, across the country.
The month of August has been used to train frontline staff to ensure readiness and effective implementation of the system.
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African Bank partners with Home Affairs to facilitate Smart ID applications
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African Bank has partnered with the Department of Home Affairs to enable clients to apply for Smart ID cards at selected African Bank branches nationwide, in a bid to bring vital government services directly to communities
The initiative will roll out in phases to more than 100 African Bank branches across the country, with the first pilot branch scheduled to launch by March 2026.
The CEO of Personal Banking at African Bank Sibongiseni Ngundze, says the partnership underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting community-focused initiatives that enhance convenience and service delivery.
The initiative will roll out in phases to more than 100 African Bank branches across the country, with the first pilot branch scheduled to launch by March 2026.
The CEO of Personal Banking at African Bank Sibongiseni Ngundze, says the partnership underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting community-focused initiatives that enhance convenience and service delivery.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.69 to the US Dollar, 23.90 to the British Pound, and 20.67 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,390.06 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.55 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,090.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.69 to the US Dollar, 23.90 to the British Pound, and 20.67 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,390.06 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.55 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,090.00.
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