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After a record 1 400 entries were received for the 2024 Nedbank Pitch & Polish Entrepreneurial Competition, 16 entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for a shot at securing a business upliftment prize worth R1 million. As in previous years, there is a broad mix of business types among the entries, including innovative tech start-ups, salons specialising in the treatment of dreadlocks, a biodegradable textile, a groundbreaking at-home health-testing solution, and just about everything in between. Now in its 14th season, Nedbank Pitch & Polish will once again offer contestants a structured learning programme that will help them hone their investment pitching skills and boost their likelihood of receiving funding for their businesses. Each entrepreneur will be matched with a business mentor from Africa’s leading incubator, Raizcorp, who will work with them on strategy, finance, sales and marketing so that even those contestants who don’t win a prize will leave with valuable knowledge

Canon Europe announces the launch of its highly anticipated flag bearers for the EOS R System – the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II, designed to take professional photography and videography to new levels. With unparalleled high performance, both products offer the most streamlined workflow processes and intuitive user experience ever, with assistive technologies powered by a new Accelerated Capture imaging platform and Deep Learning.   The EOS R1 boasts advanced features that enable news and sports professionals to capture the headline shot every time, whilst the EOS R5 Mark II is built for a wide range of hybrid professionals to tackle any creative project.   EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II – the most anticipated editions of the EOS R mirrorless range   The release of the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II full frame mirrorless cameras marks a monumental moment in Canon’s history – the EOS R1 being the first camera in the EOS R range within the EOS-1 series – known for its legacy of high performance and