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Sandton Convention Centre to host World Union of Wholesale Markets Conference
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The Sandton Convention Centre will host the prestigious World Union of Wholesale Markets Conference from May 14, bringing global leaders in the agricultural sector to Johannesburg.
The event will spotlight the Joburg Market, South Africa’s largest fresh produce hub, showcasing its role in food security and trade. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, says the conference marks a defining moment for Johannesburg and the continent, positioning the city as a key player in global agricultural dialogue.
The event will spotlight the Joburg Market, South Africa’s largest fresh produce hub, showcasing its role in food security and trade. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, says the conference marks a defining moment for Johannesburg and the continent, positioning the city as a key player in global agricultural dialogue.
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Eskom confident it will maintain stable power supply in winter
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Eskom has assured Parliament that it is confident in maintaining stable power supply during the coming winter season.
The power utility says their focus is on ensuring the availability of additional power as temperatures begin to drop.
Eskom briefed Parliament’s Electricity and Energy Committee on its strategic plan for the period between 2025 and 2030.
The power utility says their focus is on ensuring the availability of additional power as temperatures begin to drop.
Eskom briefed Parliament’s Electricity and Energy Committee on its strategic plan for the period between 2025 and 2030.
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Five SA independent short films to be showcased at the American Black Film Festival
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Five South African independent short films will be showcased at the 29th annual American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach from June 11–15. Titled “South African Stories,” the special presentation highlights dynamic storytelling and cultural perspectives from emerging filmmakers. Featured films include Sent, Breaking Free, Love Through The Lens, Rearview, and Umhlaba Wokhokho. Each explores themes like identity, resilience, and heritage. Audiences can also engage with the filmmakers in a Q&A, fostering cross-cultural dialogue through cinema.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 18.38 to the US Dollar, 24.36 to the British Pound, and 20.77 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,241.06 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 60.93 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 95,988.00.
The Rand is trading at 18.38 to the US Dollar, 24.36 to the British Pound, and 20.77 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,241.06 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 60.93 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 95,988.00.
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Local: 81 words (38%), National: 54 words (26%), International: 76 words (36%)