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Ekasinomics – SmartStart drives township education.

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SmartStart has just won the 2026 Skoll Award for Social Innovation. Lilja Lakic explains how a women‑led, community‑owned early learning model is transforming townships, empowering 15 000 micro‑entrepreneurs and reaching 160 000 children weekly—with a target of one million by 2030.
13 May 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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