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Minister Lamola says beneficiation of critical minerals key to sustainable growth
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International Relations minister Ronald Lamola says beneficiating and adding value to critical minerals is key to a more sustainable and inclusive growth model.
Speaking at the B20 Summit in Sandton, Lamola emphasized that South Africa can no longer rely on old extractive supply chains.
He has called for investment in localisation and technology transfer to create jobs and strengthen African economies:
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Speaking at the B20 Summit in Sandton, Lamola emphasized that South Africa can no longer rely on old extractive supply chains.
He has called for investment in localisation and technology transfer to create jobs and strengthen African economies:
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National Township Economy Awards 2025 Set to Shine Spotlight on Township Entrepreneurs
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The National Township Economy Awards 2025 is set to take place on 22 November 2025, in Tembisa.
The awards celebrate the power and resilience of township entrepreneurs across South Africa.
They recognize the significant contribution township enterprises make to the economy.
The recognition spans various categories, including social impact, manufacturing, and creative arts, showcasing the untapped potential thriving in townships.
The National Township Economy Awards aim to drive economic transformation and recognize the adaptive and community-rooted nature of township enterprises that form the backbone of South Africa's economy.
The awards celebrate the power and resilience of township entrepreneurs across South Africa.
They recognize the significant contribution township enterprises make to the economy.
The recognition spans various categories, including social impact, manufacturing, and creative arts, showcasing the untapped potential thriving in townships.
The National Township Economy Awards aim to drive economic transformation and recognize the adaptive and community-rooted nature of township enterprises that form the backbone of South Africa's economy.
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Durban set to host reSURGEnce Conference 2025
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eThekwini is gearing up to host the highly anticipated reSURGEnce Conference Durban 2025, scheduled to take place from September 20 to 24 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.
Building on the success of last year's edition, this year's conference promises to be bigger and more impactful, with a focus on economic empowerment, collaboration, and opportunity.
This will be held under the theme "A Thicker Slice of the Economic Pie: Access. Connect.
The event aims to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers from across Africa, and the entire globe.
Building on the success of last year's edition, this year's conference promises to be bigger and more impactful, with a focus on economic empowerment, collaboration, and opportunity.
This will be held under the theme "A Thicker Slice of the Economic Pie: Access. Connect.
The event aims to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers from across Africa, and the entire globe.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.77 to the US Dollar, 23.86 to the British Pound, and 20.70 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,530.31 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.88 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,744.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.77 to the US Dollar, 23.86 to the British Pound, and 20.70 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,530.31 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.88 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,744.00.
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