South Africa's Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), is set to host the CIPC Intellectual Property (IP) Youth Awards 2026, an initiative designed to broaden the commission's outreach and deepen its support for youth-led innovation. The awards programme seeks to promote awareness of the vital role intellectual property protection plays within South Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem. CIPC says the initiative continues to inspire and empower emerging innovators by equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to turn their ideas into sustainable, successful businesses. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Amanda Lotheringen, Senior Manager for Copyright & Intellectual Property Enforcement at CIPC...