News Bulletin of 1 December 2025, 8am

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Tshwane prioritizes support for small businesses and farmer
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The City of Tshwane's Economic Development and Spatial Planning Mayoral committee member, Sarah Mabotsa, has emphasized the importance of supporting small businesses and farmers.
The city, in partnership with the South African Bureau of Standards, recently hosted a market day in Church Square, showcasing over 100 local stalls offering fresh produce, food, beverages, cosmetics and artworks.
Mabotsa highlighted the city's commitment to empowering local entrepreneurs, stating that initiatives like these aim to boost economic growth and job creation:
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Uber launches Uber Go electric
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Uber has launched its first fully electric service in South Africa, introducing Uber Go Electric.
This move is part of Uber's strategy to provide more accessible transport options in South African cities.
The service offers electric vehicles at accessible fares, making it an affordable option for riders.
Meanwhile, Uber's low-cost motorcycle taxi service, Uber Moto, has also expanded across Johannesburg, completing thousands of trips weekly.
This service provides an affordable alternative for commuters, supporting livelihoods and contributing to cleaner, more inclusive cities.
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Mokala National Park certified as a Vulture Safe Zone
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Mokala National Park in the Northern Cape has become South Africa's first national park to be certified as a Vulture Safe Zone.
This achievement is the result of years of collaborative efforts between the Endangered Wildlife Trust and South African National Parks.
The Vulture Safe Zone initiative originated from the devastating decline of vulture populations in Asia during the 1980s and 1990s, caused by a veterinary drug.
To combat this, conservationists developed the Vulture Multi-Species Action Plan, recognizing Safe Zones as a crucial strategy to mitigate risks and protect vultures.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.10 to the US Dollar, 22.64 to the British Pound, and 19.83 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,214.29 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,539.00.
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AU commits $30 billion in modernizing aviation infrastructure in Africa
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The African Union has announced an ambitious plan to invest $30 billion in overhauling and modernizing aviation infrastructure across Africa.
This move is set to transform the continent's air transport sector and drive economic integration under the Single African Air Transport Market initiative.
The plan was unveiled during a high-level session in Angola, at an event themed "Financing and Modernizing African Civil Aviation Infrastructure to Promote Integrated Continental Airspace and Enable Free Movement Under SAATM."
According to the AU, the modernization strategy will focus on integrating advanced technology, creating a seamless continental airspace, and incorporating renewable energy solutions across African airports.
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