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Entrepreneurs could win by showing how their business drives change
Social entrepreneurs called encouraged to enter competition before the closing of 31 July
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Trump’s Trade Blow: 35 000 jobs on the line as US slaps heavy tariffs on exports
CAPE TOWN – South Africa is scrambling to negotiate a new trade deal with the United States after President Donald Trump announced punishing 30% tariffs on exports, threatening to destroy thousands […]
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Cape Town cruise tourism soars to record heights
Cape Town’s 2024/25 cruise season sets records with 83 ship calls, boosting the economy by R1.32 billion. Enhanced tourism strategies position the city among top global destinations, fostering job growth.
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Bloemfonteinse Simbra-bulle haal rekordboeke met aanlyn veiling
Die produksieveiling van Richter Simbras buite Bloemfontein het geskiedenis gemaak in Simbra-veilings in Suid-Afrika en het nie nasionale, maar ook internasionale aandag getrek.
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Drinks Federation calls for urgent action as illegal alcohol market costs billions
Johannesburg – The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has called for urgent national cooperation to stop the rapid growth of the illegal alcohol trade, now worth an estimated R25.1 […]
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Winelands micro brewery claims Africa’s top beer prize for third time
FRANSCHHOEK – A modest brewery nestled in the Cape Winelands has once again claimed the continent’s most prestigious beer award, securing Best Beer in Africa at the 2025 African Beer […]
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South Africa secures $1.5 bn World Bank infrastructure loan
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa said on Monday it had won a new $1.5 billion (approximately R28.97 billion) World Bank loan to revive its sluggish growth rate through reforms targeting rundown […]
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Middle East conflict drives fuel price hike for motorists
Motorists are bracing for yet another financial blow as fuel prices are set to increase across the board in July, according to the latest forecast from the Central Energy Fund […]
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Tweede ‘katastrofiese’ vloed in een maand langs Vaal-, Oranjerivier
‘n Tweede vloed in een maand langs die Vaal- en Oranjerivier veroorsaak erge skade aan strukture, en die departement van water en sanitasie is onder skoot.
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High Court decision welcomed to set aside R8 billion locomotive contract
The High Court annulled a R8 billion locomotive contract between Transnet and Wabtec, advancing efforts against corruption within South African enterprises.
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