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Micro-enterprise development programme empowers entrepreneurs to grow local economy
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Seventy-five informal traders and micro-enterprise owners from Germiston have completed a business development programme aimed at revitalising the township economy.
The programme was implemented by Shumani Training and HR Solutions in collaboration with the City of Ekurhuleni and provided participants with essential business training and tools to help grow and sustain their business operations.
Each beneficiary received a business support package valued at R3 000, which included stock and equipment to boost their businesses.
The MMC for Developmental Planning and Real Estate, Alderman Nkosi, says the programme is a true example of what can be achieved when stakeholders unite with a shared vision of economic inclusion.
The programme was implemented by Shumani Training and HR Solutions in collaboration with the City of Ekurhuleni and provided participants with essential business training and tools to help grow and sustain their business operations.
Each beneficiary received a business support package valued at R3 000, which included stock and equipment to boost their businesses.
The MMC for Developmental Planning and Real Estate, Alderman Nkosi, says the programme is a true example of what can be achieved when stakeholders unite with a shared vision of economic inclusion.
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Railway link from Chris Hani to Cape Town CBD reopened
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The Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has reopened the rail line between Cape Town and Chris Hani, marking a key milestone in restoring Cape Town's strategic Central Line.
Cape Town's central line is considered the backbone of public transport in the Western Cape, conveying more than half a million train commuters when operating at its peak.
Minister Creecy says the reopening of line has led to a significant increase in passenger trips nationwide, reaching 77 million over the past year.
Cape Town's central line is considered the backbone of public transport in the Western Cape, conveying more than half a million train commuters when operating at its peak.
Minister Creecy says the reopening of line has led to a significant increase in passenger trips nationwide, reaching 77 million over the past year.
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BET awards to honour four legendary performers
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American Television channel BET has selected four legendary performers who will receive a special recognition for their artistry and advocacy, in celebration of the awards 25th Anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, rapper Snoop Dogg, actor Jamie Foxx and gospel singer Kirk Franklin are set to receive the Ultimate Icon Award at the ceremony, which will take place next month.
The TV channel founded the awards ceremony in 2001.
Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, rapper Snoop Dogg, actor Jamie Foxx and gospel singer Kirk Franklin are set to receive the Ultimate Icon Award at the ceremony, which will take place next month.
The TV channel founded the awards ceremony in 2001.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.86 to the US Dollar, 24.05 to the British Pound, and 20.24 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,274.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 105,695.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.86 to the US Dollar, 24.05 to the British Pound, and 20.24 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,274.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 105,695.00.
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