News Bulletin of 17 April 2025, 11am

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The Mayoral committee for roads and transports in Ekurhuleni, hands over brand new Bluegum View Taxi rank
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The Mayoral committee for roads and transports in Ekurhuleni Councilor Andile Mngwevu,
has handed over the brand new Bluegum View Taxi rank to the community of Duduza yesterday.

The facility has been on the city’s Integrated Development Plan for the Duduza due to the pressing transport needs of the community.

The city's aim in rolling out taxi ranks is to encourage the use of public transport which can reduce congestion on the roads.

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The North West government has embarked on a joint venture with the City of Matlosana to address energy supply challenges.
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The North West government has embarked on a joint venture with the City of Matlosana in Klerksdorp to address energy supply challenges.

Provincial Economic Development Department officials have handed over the Urban Blue International Gas Power project to the city for implementation.

The hand over will pave the way for the construction of a R15 billion Gas Power Plant, which will produce 99MW of electricity.
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Lesotho grants a satellite network license to Elon Musk's Starlink
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Lesotho has granted a licence to Elon Musk's Starlink to operate a satellite network and to provide satellite internet services in the country.

The Lesotho Communications Authority, says the
The licence granted to Starlink Lesotho will be valid for 10 years.

The landmark decision marks a significant step forward in the country's digital transformation
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.87 to the US Dollar, 24.96 to the British Pound, and 21.46 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,282.07 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.49 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 84,357.00.
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919 Partners with Sandton-based businesses to give away R2500
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919 listeners are invited to share their ideas for improving the City of Johannesburg.
The station will partner with Sandton-based businesses each week to give away R2500 for the best idea.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas, and listen to the station throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.
Winners will be announced on the afternoon drive show every Friday.