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BE The Code

Black Enterprise

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BE The Code, spotlights the most influential blacks in technology - from celebrities to financiers - and how they are reshaping the industry, with their unique perspectives. They take us on their journeys, offering winning strategies and game-changing advice. Created by Black Enterprise.
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Black British Parent Podcast

Black British Parent Ltd.

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Welcome to Black British Parent's Podcast, where we dive into the dynamic world of parenting within British African and Caribbean communities. Join us for insightful conversations on navigating the unique challenges and celebrating the triumphs of parenting within the African Diaspora. From expert interviews on child development and education to heartfelt stories from our community, we explore the multifaceted journey of nurturing children with cultural pride. Tune in for practical tips, div ...
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Cultural Creative Lifestyle! Interviews on Success Principles from International Experts, Celebrities, Millionaire Mentors & Billionaire Icons... in Alternative/Naturopathic Medicine, God Centered Life Principles, Entertainment Arts, Organic Cuisine, Personal Development, Business Wealth, Alternative Energy.... Copyright © HEART, Inc. 2024 Join me on iHeart Media ~ https://tinyurl.com/BASiHeartRadio or Spotify @ https://tinyurl.com/BASonSpotify & Amazon Music, Audacy: https://tinyurl.com/BAS ...
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What We Doing?!

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“What we doing?!” is an informational show about the economical and societal needs of the black community. This show is not an anti-anybody show. We at “What we doing?!” encourage everybody to tune in so they can gain a better understanding of the black community. There are many issues in our community that needs to be addressed or the conversation needs to continue. My co-hosts and I are concerned members of the black community that are pushing for positive change. We at “What we doing?!’ f ...
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The seemingly endless stream of cyberattacks and data breaches have put enterprises and the information security industry on their heels. TechTarget SearchSecurity editors Rob Wright and Peter Loshin travel through this dark world of hacks, vulnerabilities and repeated infosec failings to discuss why we’ve arrived at this point, and what can be done to improve things.
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Centered on the Sports Card hobby/industry. "Sports Card Nation" Friday's a great conversation with a hobby person(s) Alternating Mondays: "Hobby Quick Hits"-one topic, weekly hobby news and new product releases. & "Card Mensches"-Co-Hosted w/Danny Black. Hobby, Sports & Gambling/DFS discussion with a little life mixed in. E-Mail: sportscardnationpc@gmail.com Website: www.sportscardnationpodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podca ...
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IpX True North Podcast

IpX - Institute for Process Excellence

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The IpX True North Podcast is a global industry resource for all things people, processes, systems, and technology created to share conversations with our network of thought leaders, innovators, and founders changing the shape of the digital future. Here we share their stories, impact, vision and tools for success in the areas of process optimization, engineering, the model based enterprise, operational excellence, and digital transformation.
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Welcome to the Enterprise Tucson podcast, where we highlight Tucson's most forward thinking and innovative entrepreneurs, community leaders and locals. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisetucson/support
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Talk Talent To Me

Rob Stevenson: Recruiting, Employer Branding, and Career Growth Expert.

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Starring recruiting leadership from everywhere under the talent acquisition sun, Talk Talent To Me is a fast-paced rough-and-tumble tour through the strategies, metrics, techniques, and trends shaping the recruitment industry. Brought to you by your pals at Hired.
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Unleashing the Power of Equity and Debt One of the distinctive features of "Fresno Venture Capital Partner" is the flexibility it offers in terms of funding options. Businesses can tailor their fundraising strategy by choosing to sell equity or debt in their companies. This adaptability ensures that entrepreneurs can align their funding structure with their unique business models and objectives. Raising Unlimited Capital Without Borders A standout aspect of "Fresno Venture Capital Partner" i ...
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On Pivotal Moment, we go behind the scenes to talk to people in news, sports and entertainment about the moment that CHANGED IT ALL -- the moment that took them from where they were to where they wanted to be. Why? Because where you are and where you want to be IS within reach! #thetimeisNOW
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A podcast on all things African food! Every other week, Host Yorm Ackuaku delves into the world of African food chefs, curators and bloggers. Interviews with African food entrepreneurs cover new African cuisine, customer experiences, the role of social media in promoting African food and much, much more.
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A podcast series about digital transformation and the modern software factory brought to you by CA Technologies. Episodes feature monologues by Lewis Black along with interviews with various technology industry customer guests and experts from CA Technologies discussing digital transformation. The podcasts are hosted by Bloomberg Media Studios' Mike Walker.
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ITSPmagazine Podcast Network

ITSPmagazine, Sean Martin, Marco Ciappelli

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ITSPmagazine Podcast Network Broadcasting Ideas. Connecting Minds. A Modern Innovative Multi-Media Platform. A Globale Space Where Intellectual Exchange Is Encouraged. Musing on: Technology | Cybersecurity | Society & Culture | Business | Space | Science | Leadership | Environment | Healthcare & Wellness | Storytelling & Storytellers | Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI | Ethics & Philosophy | Policy & Regulations | Hacking | Software Development | Sociology & Psychology | Founders & St ...
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RESET Mindset podcast aims to inspire change and to help professionals learn about high-impact, innovative collaborations to build a sustainable future. We share stories of companies who are innovating business models through the lens of sustainability. We believe everyone has a responsibility to innovate for a better future and our aim is to inspire people to be a champion in their field or start something new. For transcripts, visit us at www.resetmindset.org Support this podcast: https:// ...
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Pearl Notes

Village Family Podcast Network

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Pearl Notes is an open forum, urban-minded, American talk show that knows neither conversational boundaries or norms. Each episode, Black Pearl & C-Note will offer up ideas, issues, current events, and mindsets that are affecting not only the minority communities in the United States, but people across the country. Mixing intelligent conversations with quick-witted banter, and unrepentant views, Pearl & C-Note, will present politics, religion, societal norms, and more through the eyes of tho ...
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InkCast

InkHouse PR Podcast

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InkHouse’s InkCast podcast delves into trending issues shaping the world of public relations. Here at InkHouse, we like to have one foot in the future. With that in mind, expect this podcast to explore everything, from shifts in the media landscape, to what’s new in the world of social, to reporter insights, to industry deep dives. And most importantly, why all this matters to you.
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Anything Is Possible Podcast

Anything Is Possible Podcast

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What would you do if you believed that Anything is Possible? It’s a mantra that’s helped Holly overcome mental health, build her business, overcome personal challenges and bring her events company through the pandemic. And now it’s the theme of her brand new podcast! Join Holly Moore, CEO and Founder of Make Events, HM Events and the host of the Anything is Possible podcast. Holly set up Make Events in 2012 from scratch with no investment, and since then has created ultimate experiences for ...
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Comeback Nation

Louise Karunwi

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The Comeback Nation Podcast shares honest stories from entrepreneurs and professionals on setbacks and failures they've experienced in career, business or life and the principles and lessons they extracted from it to help them bounce back. Comeback Nation is hosted by Louise Karunwi, Business psychologist, L&D Consultant and Career Coach. Get in touch: me@louisekarunwi.com "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so ...
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Follow the Leader features dynamic women entrepreneurs and their journeys to becoming a success in business. It's an inspirational space for entrepreneurs, future entrepreneurs, and thought leaders as they share their keys to success. Chanel Christoff Davis is the CEO and founding partner of the largest woman and minority owned sales tax advisory practice in the country, Davis Davis & Harmon LLC. Learn more about Chanel Christoff Davis at www.ddhtax.com or on social media @SalesTaxHelp
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The Corner Blitz has our corner of Southwest Mississippi covered when it comes to sports. Hosted by Adam Northam, who is joined by Benji Embry, Brad Woods and Bradley Creel, each week you can hear the guys interview local coaches, players, and offer their take on anything in the sporting world.
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An original podcast from T-Mobile for Business and iHeartRadio, Jonathan Strickland connects with the world’s most unconventional thinkers, the leaders at the intersection of technology and business, to understand how they continue to thrive in a world of complex organizations and lightning-fast technology. How do these executives innovate and enable change, both inside and outside their companies, and what are they looking forward to tackling next? Let’s find out…
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The Hudson's Bay Company is one of the earliest corporations in the world and the oldest commercial organization in North America. It began as a fur trading company in 1670 and today owns a variety of retail corporations selling a diverse range of goods. In The Fur Country by Jules Verne, the plot describes how a team of Hudson's Bay Company members travel through the Northwest Territory of Canada with the aim of establishing a mission on the Arctic Circle. The members are a mixed bunch. One ...
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The Black Business Federation put out a statement this week noting the signing of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The federation applauded the streamlining of agencies meant to assist SMMEs by the formation of the Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency and also called on the Minister of Small…
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Guest: Shreya Mehta, Career Coach On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachshreyamehta/ ________________________________ Host: Saman Fatima On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/saman-fatima ________________________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Chann…
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Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has officially opened the City’s new 300-bed Safe Space shelter to help more homeless off the streets in central Cape Town. The facility offers dignified transitional shelter and social programmes to assist people off the streets sustainably, reintegrate them into society, and reunite them with family. Personal …
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The installation of the state-of-the-art Da Vinci XI surgical robot at the Busamed Private Hospital in Gateway this Wednesday showcases a milestone in South African healthcare as it is the first surgical robot in KZN. This cutting-edge technology aims to revolutionise patient care through improved surgical outcomes. To tell us a bit more about this…
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Nicolas Maduro has won Venezuela’s presidential election. This despite independent polls having predicted his demise. So will his re-election end the country’s economic misery and what about the sanctions that were imposed by the US government against Maduro’s administration? GUEST: Prof Lyall White, Founder of Contextual Intelligence and Research …
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A number of Pinelands High School pupils have been suspended for alleged racist bullying. This was after black pupils were cast in the role of slaves, while their coloured classmates pretended to auction them off. The prices started at R100,000 and gradually increase. Another racism incident in our schools. GUEST: Professor Jonathan Jansen,…
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It’s official, former president Jacob Zuma has been expelled from his long-time party, the African National Congress. This was confirmed by the party’s Secretary General Fikile Mbalula this afternoon. Zuma was suspended from the ANC in January after announcing he would campaign for the new uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party in the general election, which…
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There were in-and-out air traffic delays at the Cape Town International Airport last night due to a power outage. The power outage was so severe, it actually forced flights to be diverted. The Airports Company South Africa has been giving regular updates on this matter and earlier today, ACSA said some circuits were back on. What’s the latest? GUES…
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ANC veteran, Lennox Klaas reacts to Zuma’s expulsion. The ANC's disciplinary committee found Zuma guilty of prejudicing the integrity of the party by joining uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), and has given him three weeks to appeal against its ruling. GUEST: Lennox Klaas, Member of the ANC’s Veteran’s LeagueBy SAfm
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Guest: Allyn Stott, Senior Staff Engineer, meoward.co On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/whyallyn On Twitter | https://x.com/whyallyn ____________________________ Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-ma…
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Nothing is worse than a bad experience in the hobby and one of the worst things that could happen to you is you buy or acquire a counterfeit or altered card(s). In this episode we share some tips on how to avoid that from potentially happening to you. Also: *New Product Release Schedule Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnati…
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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes Could the reaso…
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Grammy® Honoree, Hollywood Walk of Fame Let's Celebrate a Golden PLUS Anniversary of Kool & The Gang! Robert's NEW Brand is. La Kool. lKool had always envisioned having his own brand out of Europe. For many years, he sought out Grand Cru Vineyards from owners that have been selling for generations and decided to work with Paul Berthelot, a Multi-Vi…
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Guest: Theodore Heiman, CEO, CISO Guru On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedheiman On Twitter | https://x.com/tedrheiman ____________________________ Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin View Th…
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Guest: Marco Van Den Berg Scholten, Author On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-van-den-berg-scholten-679220261/ _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast…
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Welcome to another edition of Brand Stories, part of our On Location coverage of Black Hat Conference 2024 in Las Vegas. In this episode, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli chat with Jeswin Mathai, Chief Architect at SquareX, one of our esteemed sponsors for this year’s coverage. Jeswin brings his in-depth knowledge and experience in cybersecurity to …
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Guest: Jason Healey, Senior Research Scholar, Cyber Conflict Studies, SIPA at Columbia University [@Columbia] On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhealey/ At BlackHat: https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/briefings/schedule/speakers.html#jason-healey-31682 ____________________________ Hosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazin…
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In this Brand Story conversation, Sean Martin sat down with Brooke Motta, CEO and co-founder of RAD Security, to discuss a game-changing shift in cloud security: moving from signature-based to behavioral-based detection and response within the Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP). The What: RAD Security is pioneering the future of cloud securi…
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We’ve just spoke to the EFF about the party turning 11 today and they gave us an interesting summary about their role in South African politics over the past 11 years. How different would that summary be from a political analyst’s point of view? GUEST: Sihle Lonzi _ President of the EFF Student Command…
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EFF turns eleven The EFF is turning 11 years old today. Since its formation, the party positioned itself as a radical party opposed to the ruling government. There’s absolutely no doubt that the EFF has played a critical role in South African politics. What sort of scorecard would the party gives itself for the role they played in South African pol…
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South African police have arrested 95 Libyan nationals on suspicion of receiving training at a secret military camp in Mpumalanga. It is widely reported that these Libyan nationals came into the country to train as security personnel, and they have been in the country since April this year. But where was our intelligence to stop this and why was th…
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The Global Watch: According to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report – close to 733 million people faced hunger last year, and that is equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa. Surely this is concerning, but how should global leaders deal with this problem? GUEST: Sandy Bukula, Interim CEO …
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Outgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has once again reminded South Africans that through the work of the State Capture Commission, he has made a lot of enemies. Zondo revealed this earlier on today when he was presenting the 2022/23 Annual Judiciary report. GUEST: Melusi Xulu, Legal analystBy SAfm
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Guest: Ben Soltoff, Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) and the Ecosystem-Builder in Residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship [@EshipMIT] On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-soltoff/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/bensoltoff Hosts: Alejandro Juárez Crawford On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-pod…
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Guest: Kim Jones, Director, Intuit [@Intuit] On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjones-cism/ ____________________________ Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin View This Show's Sponsors ________…
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Sports Card Photographer Brian Rothmuller returns to complete the great hobby conversation. Talking Points: *A day in the life. *Shooting Ohtani. *Nuances of the game. *Being a fan and doing your job. *Being an ambassador for the hobby. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... To el…
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Guest: ✨ Lennart Maschmeyer, Senior Researcher at Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich [@CSS_ETHZurich] On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennartmaschmeyer/ ____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazi…
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Guest: Fred Heiding, Research Fellow, Harvard On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/fheiding/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/fredheiding On Mastodon | https://mastodon.social/@fredheiding On Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fheiding/ ____________________________ Hosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of R…
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The Electoral Court is hearing the DA’s legal challenge of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Sunday address to the nation on the 26th of May 2024. The then Official Opposition Party, in papers before the court, accused Ramaphosa of "abusing the highest office in the land for flagrant Electioneering". SABC News reporter, Zoleka Qodashe has been covering t…
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We continue talking about the resignation of Zizi Kodwa as a Member of Parliament. In a statement released earlier today, ANC acting national spokesperson Zuko Godlimpi said the resignation is with immediate effect after the secretary-general of the ANC, Fikile Mbalula, received a letter from Zizi Kodwa formally communicating his resignation as a m…
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The Hospital Association of South Africa welcomed the Gauteng High Court Certificate of Need judgement. The organization was however disappointed that a legal challenge to the planned Certificate of Needs became necessary. GUEST: Dr Dumisani Bomela, Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital Association of South Africa…
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Earlier this week, the ANC in Tshwane announced its intention to call for a vote of no confidence against Mayor Cilliers Brink. The ANC said it was confident that its motion would prevail against Brink, despite the numbers being against them. A joint caucus in the Tshwane Metro released a statement earlier today announcing that the multi-party gove…
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With heatwaves continuing to have a major impact across the globe. We understand that Monday was the hottest day ever globally. While scientists cannot be certain that Monday was the very hottest day throughout that period, average temperatures have not been this high since long before humans developed agriculture, that’s according to the European …
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Our guest, Dr William Mpofu is posing some serious questions about the coming together of various political parties and the formation of the Government of National Unity. This as some observers feel that this government of national unity spells the end of the ANC as we know it and the beginning of a post-ANC South Africa. Mpofu’s key question is – …
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The Global Watch: Sudan’s paramilitary leader General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo has announced that he intends to attend next month’s ceasefire talks that have been arranged by the United States and Saudi Arabia. The talks will take place in Switzerland and are aimed at reaching a nationwide cessation of violence that has been going for 15 months. But …
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Following relentless criticism over his deployment to the National Assembly. ANC NEC member Zizi Kodwa has finally resigned as a member of Parliament (MP) with immediate effect. But politically speaking – why did he put himself in this position in the first place and to what extent has his actions hurt the party’s renewal project as it is public kn…
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Forbes, U.S. Presidential Appointee, World Institute on Disability The is a LIVE Interview, I am at a National Seminar at an OUTSIDE Windy Booth & Marcie Roth is a a National Conference! We Celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the American's with Disability Act & some Memories & Lots of Info on WID! Recently named by Forbes Magazine to their inaugural…
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A school governing body of the Pretoria High School for Girls has suspended 12 pupils over allegations of racism. This comes after messages that were allegedly shared on a WhatsApp group comprising white pupils. GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Department of Education’s SpokespersonBy SAfm
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The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance has once again called on the city’s Executive Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda, to resign. The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance made this call in the wake of the significant decline in citizen confidence and trust in the leadership of the executive mayor and his mayoral committee. The alliance highlighted many severe problems in …
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Premier Soccer League chair, Dr. Irvin Khoza, has announced Betway as the new sponsor of the Premiership. Betway, the new title sponsor, will replace DStv, with the league now known as Betway Premiership. This is an interesting story to look at for sports sponsorship… GUEST: Kelvin Watt, Chairman of Nielsen Sports Africa…
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Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau is expected to use this week’s African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) Forum that is currently underway in Washington to enhance US-South Africa’s bilateral relations. Some of you may recall that recently, there have been calls for the US to review US-SA relations. GUEST: Prof. Patrick Bond -…
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The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has warned residents that housing scams are becoming more prevalent in the province. According to the department, the scammers falsely claim to be senior officials, such as Directors, MEC’s or Heads of Department. GUEST: Tahir Sema, Head of Communications at the Department of Human Settlements in Gauteng…
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The Global Watch: Afrobarometer’s inaugural flagship report shows that over the past decade, popular support for democracy has declined sharply in several countries, and opposition to military rule has weakened. South Africans should be worried as this latest report states that support for democracy in this country and Mali drastically went down th…
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Guest: Steve Wylie, Vice President, Cybersecurity Market at Informa Tech [@InformaTechHQ] and General Manager at Black Hat [@BlackHatEvents] On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/swylie650/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/swylie650 ____________________________ Hosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefinin…
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Last month, Sevco unveiled new capabilities in the Sevco platform to help manage and remediate risks for a new asset class – software vulnerabilities (think CVEs) and environmental vulnerabilities (think missing security tools, EOL systems, and IT hygiene issues). Sevco’s exposure management capabilities centralize known and surface previously unkn…
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