Eastern Cape R80m programme to tackle poverty, malnutrition

Image source: Peter Titmuss – 123RF.com The programme was launched at the Ngxakaxha village under the Mbhashe Local Municipality, an area that once faced high poverty levels. Wednesday’s launch coincided with World Food Day, held under the theme: “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future”, which underscores the fundamental human right…

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Suspected CCC councillor property’s arsonists nabbed

Officer commanding Beitbridge Police District Chief Superintendent Mesuli Ncube confirmed the arrest and said the suspects were expected in court soon. POLICE in Beitbridge have arrested three suspected arsonists believed to be responsible for the burning of ward 3 councillor Takavingei Mahachi’s property worth R300 000 in suspected intra-party violence few months ago. Some of…

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Woolworths’ R816m donation paves way to end hunger in SA

Image supplied Woolworths donated R816m worth of good quality, edible, surplus food to disadvantaged communities and charities to help end hunger in the last financial year. In partnership with FoodForward SA, an organisation dedicated to reducing hunger by distributing surplus food, Woolworths donated food equating to 56.6 million meals to a network of 2,500 organisations,…

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Logistics and transport conference to unlock Africa’s potential

 It is aimed at resolving critical challenges and harnessing growth opportunities in the transportation and logistics sectors across the continent. THE Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has announced a stellar line-up of speakers for its upcoming regional logistics and transport conference Logistics and Transport scheduled for November 19 to 21, 2024, at the…

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ACED boosts Sasol’s green hydrogen efforts with wind power

ACED delivered Sasol’s first wind farm for green hydrogen Jamie Cummings, general manager of ACED, highlighted the competitive advantages of wind power over solar energy in an interview with Bizcommunity. “Wind doesn’t only blow during daylight hours, and that’s the major benefit of wind over solar,” Cummings said, pointing out the increasing demand for wind…

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Yellow Card secures $33m to drive fintech innovation across Africa

Source: Supplied. The $33m equity financing was led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from Polychain Capital, Third Prime Ventures, Castle Island Ventures, Block, Inc., Galaxy Ventures, Blockchain Coinvestors, Hutt Capital, and Winklevoss Capital. This financing marks a significant milestone for the company and the African fintech industry as a whole, as it validates the vision…

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