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Faranani Makes Strides in SA Women's Economic Empowerment
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PwC's Faranani Rural Women Training Initiative is making strides in empowering women and promoting job creation in South Africa.
Earlier last month, at a ceremony in Midrand, 209 women graduated from the program, gaining practical skills in marketing, finance, and business strategy.
Since its inception 19 years ago, Faranani has equipped over 4,500 women from disadvantaged communities with the tools to become independent entrepreneurs.
Earlier last month, at a ceremony in Midrand, 209 women graduated from the program, gaining practical skills in marketing, finance, and business strategy.
Since its inception 19 years ago, Faranani has equipped over 4,500 women from disadvantaged communities with the tools to become independent entrepreneurs.
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MobiReadathon Now Rolling Out To Municipalities Nationwide
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Digital reading program MobiReadathon that's been making waves in Johannesburg is now rolling out to municipalities nationwide.
Launched in 2022 by the City of Johannesburg's libraries the program uses mobile devices to improve high school students' literacy skills.
The program provides access to eBooks, online libraries, and interactive storytelling apps, bridging the literacy gap and introducing learners to a wide range of digital reading and writing resources.
With its expansion, MobiReadathon aims to empower students across the country, enhancing their literacy skills and opening doors to new opportunities.
Launched in 2022 by the City of Johannesburg's libraries the program uses mobile devices to improve high school students' literacy skills.
The program provides access to eBooks, online libraries, and interactive storytelling apps, bridging the literacy gap and introducing learners to a wide range of digital reading and writing resources.
With its expansion, MobiReadathon aims to empower students across the country, enhancing their literacy skills and opening doors to new opportunities.
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Summer Davos gathering's ''Entrepreneurship for a New Era" Theme Promotes Forward-Thinking Solutions
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World Economic Forum President and CEO Børge Brende has emphasized that this year's Summer Davos gathering's ''Entrepreneurship for a New Era" theme promotes forward-thinking solutions for a rapidly changing world.
The conference wrapped up last week, in China, with global leaders discussing key issues shaping the future.
The World Economic Forum gathering focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and high-quality economic development.
It brought together over 1,700 leaders from more than 90-countries to discuss key issues driving global growth and innovation.
This is what Brende had to say:
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The conference wrapped up last week, in China, with global leaders discussing key issues shaping the future.
The World Economic Forum gathering focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and high-quality economic development.
It brought together over 1,700 leaders from more than 90-countries to discuss key issues driving global growth and innovation.
This is what Brende had to say:
*sound*
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.52 to the US Dollar, 23.91 to the British Pound, and 20.64 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,348.11 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.60 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,933.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.52 to the US Dollar, 23.91 to the British Pound, and 20.64 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,348.11 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.60 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,933.00.
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