News Bulletin of 23 April 2025, 10am

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Ncazeko Ncube-Milo earns prestigious gold medals at the Women Changing the World Awards
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Ncazeko Ncube-Milo has earned two prestigious gold medals for her groundbreaking work in mental health advocacy, at the Women Changing the World Awards in London.

The Diepsloot-based psychologist and narrative therapist was recognised for her commitment in uplifting marginalised communities through her non-profit organization PHOLA.

The global awards programme recognizes the work of incredible women, who are making a positive difference in the world, across a wide range of industries including business, health, education, innovation, and technology.
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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy praises law enforcement officials for implementing effective road safety measures
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The Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has praised law enforcement officials for implementing effective road safety measures during the Easter weekend.

The Minister highlighted the rare achievement of the N1 route in Limpopo, which has not recorded any fatal crashes during the Easter holidays.
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Cassava Technologies announces plans to build the continent’s first ‘AI factory’ in South Africa
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Pan-African tech firm Cassava Technologies has announced plans to build the continent’s first ‘AI factory’ in South Africa.

The move will see artificial intelligence software being deployed at the company’s data centres in South Africa from June 2025.

The firm, which was founded by Zimbabwean businessman Strive Masiyawa, says its accelerated computing platforms will play a crucial role in Africa’s AI ecosystem.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.55 to the US Dollar, 24.66 to the British Pound, and 21.13 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,486.15 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.48 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 93,810.00.
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919 FM is giving away R2500 for the best idea
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919 FM is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea, on improving the City of Johannesburg.

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