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The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 2025 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWISA). The awards recognise and reward excellence by women scientists and researchers, and profile them as role models for younger women.

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The Hollywood Foundation is thrilled to announce 2025 edition of the Mpumalanga (MPU) Bambelela Business Awards, a prestigious event that honours the extraordinary contributions of local entrepreneurs in Mpumalanga region. These awards not only spotlight the transformative impact of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in communities but also celebrate their crucial role in job creation across the region.

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We facilitate seamless communication between deaf individuals and hearing individuals through our innovative smart glasses. Our custom-built software translates spoken language into text in real time, displaying the information directly on the lens of the glasses for the wearer.

The smart glasses also feature an integrated camera, enabling real-time facial recognition to enhance security. Additionally, our technology supports license plate recognition, making us the first company in Africa to offer this advanced capability.

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South Africa will host the Y20 Summit 2025 as part of its historic G20 Presidency, bringing together youth leaders from across the world to influence global policy. The Y20 Summit will focus on five key themes that align with South Africa’s G20 agenda and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

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We are a close-ended investment company primarily focused on investments in JSE-listed companies. With a transparent net asset value (NAV) of R56 million, our portfolio reflects a strong South African equity market presence. Additionally, we have allocated a dedicated budget for investments in unlisted companies, strategically expanding our reach to provide further growth opportunities.

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In partnership with Tuksnovation, Standard Bank of South Africa seeks to unearth viable FinTech startups that aim to contribute to the transformation of the South African Financial Services sector.

The Standard Bank-Tuksnovation Innovation Challenge 2025 invites all eligible entrepreneurs to submit applications for the opportunity to be one of 10 startups to undergo a 6-month intensive incubation with Tuksnovation in their 2025 intake.

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The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) is launching the Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge to convert innovative urban ideas that are meeting resilience needs in informality contexts and scale them to sustainable ideas. The RISE Urban Challenge provides customised support to maximise each initiative’s potential for impact and aligns potential funders to these initiatives and drive attention to the urgent need for urban systems transformation.

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ABSA in collaboration with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) is inviting you to the Absa-SACCI National MSME Summit, a premier gathering focused on Empowering Township Economies in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Landscape. 

This summit will bring together...

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The rapid advancements in technology are transforming the global economic landscape, and South Africa is poised to lead this transformation. However, to truly unlock Gauteng’s innovation potential, it is essential to tackle the challenges hindering growth, such as digital skills gaps, infrastructure...

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This project is a brilliant example of how traditional knowledge can be combined with modern practices to create a sustainable and economically viable future for the Lower Zingcuka region.

Here's a summary of how the project leverages Sweetthorn AcaciaCape Aloe, and water-invasive biomess for economic and job growth:

  • Sweetthorn Acacia: The project uses traditional knowledge of selective thinning and harvesting to sustainably manage the overgrowth of Sweetthorn Acacia. This creates a reliable source of income for the community through charcoal production. The project emphasizes modern