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Cape Town to open electricity wheeling to market after 3,1 GWh pilot success
The City of Cape Town has wheeled 3,1 GW of private renewable energy through its grid and plans to open the programme to the market in the months ahead.
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UWC professor: Why do African entrepreneurs fail despite leading in start-ups?
Professor Robertson Tengeh used his UWC inaugural lecture to call for entrepreneurship support grounded in African realities rather than Western templates.
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Western Cape opens R7 million tourism fund
Tourism businesses and organisations have been urged to submit applications early for a share of R7 million in provincial funding, as the Western Cape government implements a first-come, first-served approach […]
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Standard Bank, SU forge responsible AI framework
Standard Bank and Stellenbosch University unveil a framework to keep AI in business responsible, trusted and accountable.
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Protestors demand economic inclusion at Promenade Mall
Protestors led by One Love Alliance blocked Liberty Promenade in Mitchells Plain, demanding economic inclusion for local businesses.
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Motor industry trade union calls for End-of-Life Vehicle strategy to protect and create jobs
MISA has urged the DTIC to establish a worker-centred End-of-Life Vehicle strategy, warning that inaction threatens R291 billion in exports and jobs.
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Hill-Lewis: Cape Town seals first power deals below Eskom rates
Cape Town has signed its first power purchase agreements with independent solar producers, securing electricity below Eskom rates, a first for a South African city.
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Cape Town wins double honours at World Travel Awards Africa
Cape Town named Africa’s Leading City Destination and Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination at World Travel Awards Africa 2026.
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Constable and Somali businessman among four arrested for extortion in Bellville
Four suspects, including a police constable, have been arrested in an extortion ring takedown operation in Bellville on Sunday evening.
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UWC programme helps unemployed youth build businesses and find jobs
UWC expands its entrepreneurship training for unemployed youth, with early results showing participants securing jobs and launching ventures.