A good news story for our economy is that the  City of Johannesburg is hosting more than 120 business leaders and representatives from over 30 embassies at the inaugural Embassies Business Fair and Conference which started yesterday (Wed) and ends today. This event is set to create significant trade opportunities and forge innovative partnerships between local and international businesses.  To tell us more on the sort of opportunities this is bringing and who stands to benefit directly, also why they decided to bring embassies,  we are joined by....

Guest: Sihle Dube - Managing Director of Highway 24, one of the key organisers of the Fair 

A good news story for our economy is that the  City of Johannesburg is hosting more than 120 business leaders and representatives from over 30 embassies at the inaugural Embassies Business Fair and Conference which started yesterday (Wed) and ends today. This event is set to create significant trade opportunities and forge innovative partnerships between local and international businesses.  To tell us more on the sort of opportunities this is bringing and who stands to benefit directly, also why they decided to bring embassies,  we are joined by....
Guest: Sihle Dube - Managing Director of Highway 24, one of the key organisers of the Fair

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Inaugural Embassies Business Fair

Let's educate you now about the Government Pensions Administration Agency as to who they are and what they do. The CEO has been in office now for two years and one wonders how it has been and the sort of challenges she faced. Yes the two pot system is probably one of the issues that has been at the top of keeping her busy, also unclaimed benefits, but let's rather hear straight from about her journey in this position. Kedibone Modiehe jow joins us on the line....

Guest: Kedibone Modiehe - CEO of the Government Pensions Administration Agency 

Let's educate you now about the Government Pensions Administration Agency as to who they are and what they do. The CEO has been in office now for two years and one wonders how it has been and the sort of challenges she faced. Yes the two pot system is probably one of the issues that has been at the top of keeping her busy, also unclaimed benefits, but let's rather hear straight from about her journey in this position. Kedibone Modiehe jow joins us on the line....
Guest: Kedibone Modiehe - CEO of the Government Pensions Administration Agency

Getting to know more about the Government Pensions Administration Agency

As the country continues to deal with the problem of spaza shops as contaminated food is killing children in the townships. Last week Friday President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation where he announced that all food handling facilities including spaza shops must be registered in municipalities in which they operate within 21 days. This has no doubt put pressure on municipalities to enforce what the President said. So this morning we thought to hear how the City of Tshwane is dealing with the issues as they’ve been raiding some of the shops this week…

Guest: Cllr Sarah Mabotsa  -  MMC for Economic Development and Spartial Planning at the City of Tshwane

GUEST: Tebogo Khaas – President of the SMME Forum

As the country continues to deal with the problem of spaza shops as contaminated food is killing children in the townships. Last week Friday President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation where he announced that all food handling facilities including spaza shops must be registered in municipalities in which they operate within 21 days. This has no doubt put pressure on municipalities to enforce what the President said. So this morning we thought to hear how the City of Tshwane is dealing with the issues as they’ve been raiding some of the shops this week…
Guest: Cllr Sarah Mabotsa  -  MMC for Economic Development and Spartial Planning at the City of Tshwane
GUEST: Tebogo Khaas – President of the SMME Forum

#Municipal Watch: Tshwane Municipality dealing with Spaza Shops

Guest: Guiletta Talevi  - Journalist and co-founder at Currency

Guest:  David Fleminger  - Chairperson of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation

Guest: Prof. Federico Freschi - Executive Dean of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Johannesburg

In a recent article, the Johannesburg Art Gallery has been found crumbling and various artwork worth millions damaged after years of neglect. The Johannesburg Art Gallery belongs to the people and is currently under the custodianship of the City of Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Art Gallery is also the richest art collection on the African continent. Heritage experts, art practitioners and civil society organizations have raised concerns on the gross neglect of this building and have submitted a proposal to the city to salvage the cultural heritage of the 9000 art pieces that should be accessible to the public. Our next guest will help us understand the importance of cultural heritage and the role art plays in our economy. We are joined by…

Guest: Guiletta Talevi  - Journalist and co-founder at Currency
Guest:  David Fleminger  - Chairperson of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation
Guest: Prof. Federico Freschi - Executive Dean of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Johannesburg
In a recent article, the Johannesburg Art Gallery has been found crumbling and various artwork worth millions damaged after years of neglect. The Johannesburg Art Gallery belongs to the people and is currently under the custodianship of the City of Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Art Gallery is also the richest art collection on the African continent. Heritage experts, art practitioners and civil society organizations have raised concerns on the gross neglect of this building and have submitted a proposal to the city to salvage the cultural heritage of the 9000 art pieces that should be accessible to the public. Our next guest will help us understand the importance of cultural heritage and the role art plays in our economy. We are joined by…

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