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Collaboration Drives Growth for Orlando Township Entrepreneurs
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Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development are helping township entrepreneurs in Orlando, Soweto, expand markets, create jobs, and grow their businesses.
The partnership, which includes an investment of over R250 million, provides tools like merchant onboarding, in-app marketing, new delivery bikes, and hands-on training for delivery partners. Entrepreneurs like Rhulani Shibambo of Kota King in Protea have already seen their businesses grow, with Shibambo named Merchant of the Year.
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, says the collaboration demonstrates the potential of matching government policy with trusted private partners to strengthen township economies.
The partnership, which includes an investment of over R250 million, provides tools like merchant onboarding, in-app marketing, new delivery bikes, and hands-on training for delivery partners. Entrepreneurs like Rhulani Shibambo of Kota King in Protea have already seen their businesses grow, with Shibambo named Merchant of the Year.
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, says the collaboration demonstrates the potential of matching government policy with trusted private partners to strengthen township economies.
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Donations Give 464 Children the Tools to Focus on Learning
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A collaboration between Living Hope, the 67 Kids to School initiative, local businesses, and international partner churches has ensured 464 children across the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Free State are ready for school.
The learners received brand-new backpacks, uniforms, and stationery, giving them the confidence and dignity to walk into classrooms fully equipped.
One principal said the support helps children feel pride and self-esteem, allowing them to focus on their education rather than what they lack.
The learners received brand-new backpacks, uniforms, and stationery, giving them the confidence and dignity to walk into classrooms fully equipped.
One principal said the support helps children feel pride and self-esteem, allowing them to focus on their education rather than what they lack.
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Innovative Building Technologies Summit Opens in Johannesburg
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The Department of Human Settlements is hosting the Innovative Building Technologies Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre. The two-day event brings together government, industry, investors, and academics to explore new solutions for sustainable housing, including modular construction, prefabrication, and energy-efficient designs.
Minister Thembi Simelane says the summit is a key platform for advancing innovative approaches that can accelerate housing delivery and improve living conditions across the country.
“Director General of Human Settlements, Alec Moemi, says the department wants to ensure it provides the best solutions.
Minister Thembi Simelane says the summit is a key platform for advancing innovative approaches that can accelerate housing delivery and improve living conditions across the country.
“Director General of Human Settlements, Alec Moemi, says the department wants to ensure it provides the best solutions.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.99 to the US Dollar, 21.90 to the British Pound, and 18.89 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,993.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.33 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 74,968.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.99 to the US Dollar, 21.90 to the British Pound, and 18.89 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,993.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.33 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 74,968.00.
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