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Soweto Savings Group Empowers Women and Promotes Financial Discipline
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The SPEKE Society recently celebrated women in Orlando West while encouraging financial responsibility and group savings among members.
Established in 1994, the society supports individuals with a regular income who commit to consistent contributions and uphold its values.
With 70 active members, SPEKE has promoted unity, accountability, and long-term financial planning, while also engaging in community upliftment projects like donations to the Orlando Children’s Home.
Over its 31-year history, the society has demonstrated the power of collective savings and continues to serve as a role model for younger generations in Soweto.
Established in 1994, the society supports individuals with a regular income who commit to consistent contributions and uphold its values.
With 70 active members, SPEKE has promoted unity, accountability, and long-term financial planning, while also engaging in community upliftment projects like donations to the Orlando Children’s Home.
Over its 31-year history, the society has demonstrated the power of collective savings and continues to serve as a role model for younger generations in Soweto.
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Cape Town Summit Highlights Gender Equality in Agriculture
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The Gender in Food, Land and Water Systems conference is currently taking place at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town.
The event unites 500 experts focusing on empowering women and youth in agriculture.
Delegates are exploring evidence-based solutions for inclusive and equitable practices across food, land, and water systems.
Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration on women’s rights, the summit highlights that investing in women and youth is essential for resilient and thriving agricultural communities.
The event unites 500 experts focusing on empowering women and youth in agriculture.
Delegates are exploring evidence-based solutions for inclusive and equitable practices across food, land, and water systems.
Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration on women’s rights, the summit highlights that investing in women and youth is essential for resilient and thriving agricultural communities.
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African Museums Go Digital with New Futures_Past Project
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The Embassy of France, IFAS, and Electric South have launched Futures_Past, a two-year project using new technology to make archives more interesting and interactive.
Six museums and archives in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi will create digital experiences using virtual reality, sound, and interactive displays to tell stories about history and culture.
The project includes research, networking trips to France for creative professionals, and funding between R500 000 and R1.2 million for selected artist teams.
Futures_Past aims to help people connect with heritage in new ways and make history more exciting for today’s audiences.
Six museums and archives in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi will create digital experiences using virtual reality, sound, and interactive displays to tell stories about history and culture.
The project includes research, networking trips to France for creative professionals, and funding between R500 000 and R1.2 million for selected artist teams.
Futures_Past aims to help people connect with heritage in new ways and make history more exciting for today’s audiences.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.16 to the US Dollar, 22.90 to the British Pound, and 19.89 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,018.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.25 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121 573,10.
The Rand is trading at 17.16 to the US Dollar, 22.90 to the British Pound, and 19.89 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,018.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.25 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121 573,10.
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