News Bulletin of 24 April 2025, 11am

The Black Business Council indaba in the Built Environment, was held at the Gallagher Convention Centre and brought together key stakeholders across public and private sectors to discuss transformation within South Africa’s built environment.

This year’s indaba placed strong emphasis on critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, water, roads, and bridges.

The meeting provided a collaborative space for policymakers, to propose actionable strategies for inclusive growth.

The Northen Cape province is set to play a key role in South Africa’s groundbreaking National Astro-Tourism Strategy.

The province stands to benefit from a R352 million investment, which government intends to allocate to the project, to enhance scientific tourism and infrastructure in the province.

The Northern Cape’s clear night skies, low light pollution, and remote locations, make it an ideal site for astronomy research and stargazing tourism.

The Astro-tourism industry has assisted in strengthening local economies in the province.

YouTube celebrated its 20th anniversary yesterday by sharing a handful of eye-catching stats about the platform.
The video giant says it has had more than 20 trillion videos uploaded on the platform in its two-decade run.

YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim uploaded the platform’s first ever 19 seconds long video 20 years ago, marking the birth of the internet’s largest video site.