We were not kidding when we said we will grow Gauteng’s economy. Today, I will deliver the 2026/27 Budget Vote for Economic Development and Agriculture & Rural Development, setting out our priorities, investments, and plans to unlock growth, create jobs, and build a more prosperous province. Make sure you follow the proceedings. #BudgetVote2026 #GrowingGautengTogether

Happy #AfricaDay Today we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and innovation shaping Africa’s future. At The Innovation Hub, we remain committed to empowering entrepreneurs and innovators who are building solutions that create real impact for communities and the economy. Together, we continue advancing the vision of #GautengWorkingForYou through innovation, opportunity, and collaboration. #AfricanInnovation #InnovationForAfrica #FutureMakers

Real innovation isn’t only about creating products , it’s about using creativity and technology to solve everyday challenges and open doors for communities. That’s what @aukodesigns is doing through innovation, skills development, and forward-thinking solutions that empower communities and inspire the next generation. Supported through The Innovation Hub’s eKasiLab Programme, the business is a great example of how township innovation can create opportunities, grow local talent, and contribute to a more inclusive economy in Gauteng and beyond. Imagine this puzzle being introduced into Geography lessons for learners all over the world, inspiring students to explore countries, cultures, landmarks, and landscapes in an engaging and interactive way. Through solving the puzzle, learners could strengthen their map-reading skills, improve their geographical knowledge, and develop a deeper curiosity about the world around them. Initiatives like these continue to show how Gauteng is working for its people by investing in innovation, skills development, and the next generation of creators and problem-solvers. #Innovation #STEAM #TownshipInnovation #eKasiLab #DigitalInnovation #GautengWorkingForYou

[News 🗞️] “We are now rebuilding our institutions, restoring integrity and clearly demonstrating that public institutions can be a force for change with the right leadership,” citizen.co.za/news/mec-fires…

This afternoon I led a delegation with the MEC for E-Government, @TheGGDA CEO and departmental officials to the Equinix data centre for a meeting and a walk about of the institution. What started as a pledge from the 2025 investment conference, now stands as a real investment for the people of Gauteng, proof of a government in action. #NewLeadersAtWork #GrowingGautengTogether

The GGT2030 Action Labs have been constituted across twelve (12) priority economic sectors, as set out below:  1. Aerospace and Defence;  2. Agro-Processing;  3. Automotive;  4. Clothing, Textiles, Leather and Footwear (CTLF);  5.Cultural and Creative Industries;  6. Global Business Services (GBS);  7. Green Economy and Energy;  8. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Digital Services;  9. Mining and Mineral Beneficiation;  10. Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices;  11. Tourism; 12. Transport and Logistics (including E-commerce).  #NewLeadersAtWork #GrowingGautengTogether

Did you know that as a bid to implement the Gauteng City Region Economic Growth and Development Plan, @GautengDED, has developed what we call Action Labs? Well, the Gauteng City Region Economic Growth and Development Plan (GCR-EGDP), a strategic framework designed to accelerate economic growth, facilitate sustainable job creation and enhance the overall competitiveness of the Gauteng economy. This framework empowers the Action Labs. See Video ⬇️ #NewLeadersAtWork #GrowingGautengTogether #ActionLabs

Driving Collaboration for Economic Growth: MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa Leads #GGT2030 Action Labs Workshop Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, @VuyiswaRamokgop, today convened the GGT2030 Action Labs Workshop, bringing together government, industry leaders, academia and sector specialists to assess progress in driving inclusive economic growth across Gauteng. The workshop highlighted progress across the eleven active Action Labs focused on key sectors, including automotive, ICT and digital services, agro-processing, green economy and energy, transport and logistics, and mining and mineral beneficiation. The initiative continues to strengthen collaboration between government and industry to unlock investment, support innovation, create jobs and address sector-specific challenges. To date, 154 Action Lab members have formally been appointed across the sectors, reinforcing Gauteng’s commitment to partnership-driven economic development under the Growing Gauteng Together 2030 vision. #GrowingGautengTogether #GautengAtWork

Earlier today, the Deputy Minister @MondliGungubel_, in partnership with @TelkomZA, CEO: Telkom Consumer and Small Business, Mr Lunga Siyo, officially handed over a fully equipped ICT Cyberlab to Thubalethu Secondary School in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape. #DCDT #WTISD2026

Dr Bangani Mpangalasane, CEO of The Innovation Hub, delivered a tech talk at #AfricaTechWeek2026 on positioning Gauteng as Africa’s innovation gateway. He called for stronger collaboration between government, industry, academia, investors, and tech parks to support innovation, startups, industrialisation, and digital transformation across Africa. #InnovationMatters #DigitalTransformation #AfricaInnovation

Today is a big day for @gauteng_ded as we continue to work towards growing GP Economy. This morning I convened a workshop with our Action Labs members, aimed at supporting the development and growth of the Gauteng economy. These Action Labs are powered by the Gauteng City Region Economic Growth and Development Plan, and their focus is to advance purpose-driven stakeholder engagement that drives meaningful economic development and collaboration across the province. Full remarks to follow ⬇️ #NewLeadersAtWork #GrowingGautengTogether #GautengDED #ActionLabs

Congratulations to EWaste Africa for winning the Greentech & Circular Economy Award at #AfricaTechWeek2026! Supported through The Innovation Hub’s incubation programme, EWaste Africa continues to scale globally and showcase the power of South African innovation. CEO of The Innovation Hub, Dr Bangani Mpangalasane, congratulated the team on this remarkable achievement. #GreenTech #CircularEconomy #InnovationMatters #Sustainabilit

The stage is set for the Africa Tech Week Awards 2027! We’re ready to celebrate the innovators shaping our continent's future - are you? @AfricaTechWeek @Topco_Media

@AfricaTechWeek Awards 2026 underway 🥳 #AfricaTechWeekAwards #ATW2026

Now on Stage: Our Founder & CEO of Topco Media, Ralf Fletcher delivers the Organiser’s Welcome 🌐🌍 #ATWAwards #ATW2026 #TopcoMedia

The future of fintech in Africa isn’t only digital-first — it’s accessibility-first. Platforms like @mukurudotcom are building solutions around real customer needs, habits, and communities. @Topco_Media @SentechLtd #SentechAfricaTechWeek #ATW2026 #TopcoMedia

The Innovation Hub is proud to be part of the judging panel for the Pitching Battle | The Ultimate Showdown! at #AfricaTechWeek2026. 7 pre-selected tech startups will pitch their groundbreaking innovations for the opportunity to be crowned the Africa Tech Week 2026 Pitching Den Champion. Representing The Innovation Hub on the panel is Kgaugelo Tsoka, Acting Executive for Township Economy Revitalisation, joining industry leaders in supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and scalable African solutions. #InnovationHub #TechStartups #PitchingDen #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

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📌Panellists: 🌐 Nicholas Hall, Commercial Manager at Reforged Studios 🌐Simon Wall, Group CEO at Glynt 🌐Hannah Kasaby, Senior Director: Business Operations @carry1st @SentechLtd @Topco_Media #ATW2026 #SentechAfricaTechWeek #TopcoMedia

From the marketing desk: if you’ve made it this far into Day 1, you’re in the deep end now. Hang in there — it’s worth it. @Topco_Media @SentechLtd #SentechAfricaTechWeek #ATW2026 #TopcoMedia