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A Salute to Cape Town’s Entrepreneurs: The Launch of Invest Cape Town Centre

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The Invest Cape Town Centre is located in the heart of Cape Town and is a versatile hub designed to foster interaction and collaboration, champion local creators, and position Cape Town as a leading African business hub. The center showcases a variety of products born out of Cape creativity and hosts initiatives aimed at appealing to investors from home and abroad. It is a warm invitation for businesses to grab the opportunities at hand and benefit from the tangible support on offer. The center is part of a wider scheme by the city to back businesses by proffering assistance mechanisms for diversesized businesses or those in burgeoning industries, positioning Cape Town for growth as a leading African business hub.

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Sustainable Shops Leading the Crusade Against Plastic in Cape Town

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As the world grapples with the plastic pollution crisis, it has become increasingly important to adopt a plasticfree lifestyle. Supporting local businesses that prioritize ecofriendly alternatives is one way to reduce our ecological footprint and inspire others to make sustainable choices. This article highlights the efforts of three remarkable plasticfree shops in Cape Town, each committed to offering sustainable products while simultaneously strengthening their local communities.

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Western Cape Government Takes Steps to Eliminate Load Shedding

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Load shedding has become a common issue in South Africa, causing disruptions in daily life and businesses. In response, the Western Cape Government is taking proactive measures to eliminate power blackouts. The government has launched an ambitious project to provide selected towns in the province with continuous power supply and reduce the impact of load shedding.

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Enlit Africa: Leading the Way for Innovative Energy Solutions

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Enlit Africa is a highly respected conference and exhibition that recently shone a light on Cape Town, highlighting the city’s focus on innovative energy solutions. Held from May 16th to 18th at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including businesses, consultants, developers, and analysts representing various countries. Together, they worked towards contributing to Africa’s vision for a ‘Just Energy Transition’ and addressing South Africa’s energy crisis.

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North West Legislature Urges Review of Irregularly Awarded Tender in the Social Development Department

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The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Premier, Finance, Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs has raised concerns over the alleged irregular awarding of a tender worth R130,484,335.86 by the Department of Social Development. The Committee plans to request the Provincial Treasury to investigate the possibility of reviewing and setting aside the tender due to inconsistencies in the bid documents.

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Gonana Guesthouse: A Sustainable and Luxurious Beach Getaway

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Gonana Guesthouse, owned by Swedish interior designer and entrepreneur Jonas Sandström, is a sustainable and luxurious beach getaway that offers a unique experience for ecoconscious travelers. Located on the periphery of a picturesque West Coast beach in Paternoster, South Africa, the Gonana Collection is the first sustainable living and ecofriendly guesthouse in the area, proudly celebrating 1,000 days of business with a fantastic special.