News Bulletin of 18 April 2025, 11am

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City Power launches R15 million solar-powered streetlight project
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City Power has launched a R15 million solar-powered streetlight project covering areas such as Midrand, Glen Austin, and surrounding communities.
The initiative aims to improve safety, curb maintenance costs, and reduce infrastructure-related crimes.
The project forms part of City Power’s broader plan to meet growing infrastructure needs in Johannesburg’s expanding urban areas.
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President Ramaphosa discusses ways to strengthen collaboration and opportunities in the Eastern Cape
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President Ramaphosa met with the Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane and the Provincial Executive Council at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, ealier this week, to discuss ways to strengthen collaboration and opportunities in the province.
The President reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthen intergovernmental relations.

The engagement marked the fifth formal meeting between the national and provincial executives since November last year, following similar sessions in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng.
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Presidency of the G20 convenes the second Development Working Group meeting
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The South African Presidency of the Group of Twenty has convened the second Development Working Group meeting in the Western Cape.

The gathering plays a pivotal role in shaping global development priorities, while serving as a platform for in-depth discussions on key development challenges and cooperative solutions.

The meeting will brought together representatives from G20 member states, and international organisations to deliberate on policies that foster inclusive economic growth.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.89 to the US Dollar, 25.02 to the British Pound, and 21.45 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,341.22 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.00 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 84,728.00.
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919 FM has partnered 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.