News Bulletin of 18 April 2025, 9am

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Traffic volumes heading to Johannesburg expected to increase from Monday
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The N3 Toll Concession expects traffic volumes heading to Johannesburg to increase from Monday, as holidaymakers make their way back into the province.

The toll concession expects at least 2,000 vehicles to pass through the route per hour.
The Operations manager, Thania Dhoogra, says the busy traffic conditions are expected to continue until Tuesday.
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The BMA to monitor accelerated security control measures at the Lebombo port of entry
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The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority Michael Masiapato, will be on the ground to monitor the accelerated security control measures at the Lebombo port of entry, during the Easter holiday period.

The Commissioner will monitor deployments and travel movements and says an estimated 22 000 people are expected to cross through the Border Post during the holidays.

The BMA says it has also deployed drones and body-worn cameras for additional technological support.
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Lesotho grants 10 year operating license to Starlink
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Lesotho has granted a license 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 license will be valid for 10 years.

The Authority says the decision marks a significant step forward in the country's digital transformation and that it underscores the country's unwavering commitment, to enabling a competitive communications sector.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.80 to the US Dollar, 24.95 to the British Pound, and 21.37 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 84,702.00.
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