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City Power announces 8-hour outages in Johannesburg this week
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City Power has announced a series of planned electricity interruptions across four regions, scheduled to take place between Tuesday the 10th of June and Sunday the 15th, affecting multiple suburbs and key infrastructure.
City Power says the interruptions form part of a broader infrastructure improvement initiative and ongoing network maintenance operations.
The power utility says it regrets any inconvenience that may be caused by the interruptions, while conducting the essential maintenance work at various substations and switching stations.
City Power says the interruptions form part of a broader infrastructure improvement initiative and ongoing network maintenance operations.
The power utility says it regrets any inconvenience that may be caused by the interruptions, while conducting the essential maintenance work at various substations and switching stations.
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Drakensberg snowfall boosts tourism business
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Snow has been sighted on two mountains in the central Drakensberg.
Residents and businesses around the area say they welcome the snowfall as this helps to boost tourism in the area as many tourists flock to the attractions to experience the frost.
Local businesses are reporting an uptick in bookings and sales as tourists seek unique experiences in the transformed landscape.
The economic impact extends beyond tourism, with local artisans and vendors experiencing increased demand for winter-themed products and souvenirs.
Residents and businesses around the area say they welcome the snowfall as this helps to boost tourism in the area as many tourists flock to the attractions to experience the frost.
Local businesses are reporting an uptick in bookings and sales as tourists seek unique experiences in the transformed landscape.
The economic impact extends beyond tourism, with local artisans and vendors experiencing increased demand for winter-themed products and souvenirs.
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Rosebank International University College launches in Ghana
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The Rosebank International University College, has officially launched in Ghana - marking ADvTech Group's first tertiary institution outside of South Africa.
Situated in Accra’s Airport Residential Area, the RIUC campus will offer a wide range of high-demand qualifications, from doctoral programmes to diplomas.
Fifteen qualifications have been accredited to date in fields including Business Administration, Digital Marketing, Information Technology, Service Management and Hospitality.
The new campus builds on ADvTech’s existing international presence in Kenya, Botswana, and Ethiopia, reinforcing its commitment to providing quality education across the African continent.
Registrations will open on 15 June 2025, ahead of the first academic semester which begins on the 1st September.
Situated in Accra’s Airport Residential Area, the RIUC campus will offer a wide range of high-demand qualifications, from doctoral programmes to diplomas.
Fifteen qualifications have been accredited to date in fields including Business Administration, Digital Marketing, Information Technology, Service Management and Hospitality.
The new campus builds on ADvTech’s existing international presence in Kenya, Botswana, and Ethiopia, reinforcing its commitment to providing quality education across the African continent.
Registrations will open on 15 June 2025, ahead of the first academic semester which begins on the 1st September.
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Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.73 to the US Dollar, 23.91 to the British Pound, and 20.22 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,310.24 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.18 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,246.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.73 to the US Dollar, 23.91 to the British Pound, and 20.22 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,310.24 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.18 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,246.00.
Split analysis
Local: 78 words (29%), National: 80 words (30%), International: 107 words (40%)