News Bulletin of 11 August 2025, 9am

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SA To Host African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit This Week
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South Africa will host the African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit this week in Cape Town.
The summit aims to close Africa’s 531-billion-rand annual water investment gap.
Heads of State, investors, and global partners will work together to fund infrastructure projects that can withstand the impacts of climate change..
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says key outcomes include a declaration on water investments, multi-billion-dollar pledges, and recognition of changemakers driving water sector transformation:
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10-year-old Brescia House School Learner Excels At SA Figure Skating Association – Central Gauteng Rising Stars Competition 2025
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10-year-old Holly Elston from Brescia House School in Sandton excelled in figure skating, securing second place at the SA Figure Skating Association – Central Gauteng Rising Stars Competition 2025.
Held in Centurion last month the event showcased young talent in the sport.
Holly improved from her third-place finish last year, demonstrating significant growth and dedication.
Her skating journey began just before her fifth birthday, when her parents signed her up for the Learn to Skate Academy at Northgate Ice Rink.
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Mobile Libraries Roll Out to Boost Literacy in SA
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Oxford University Press South Africa is delivering mobile library trolleys to schools and NGOs to improve literacy among young learners.
The "Road to Literacy" campaign provides fully stocked trolleys filled with reading materials and educational resources that are delivered to underserved schools.
This is a direct response to South Africa’s literacy crisis and aims to promote a culture of reading by improving access to quality learning materials where they are needed most.
The organisation's Charles Sibiya:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.74 to the US Dollar, 23.86 to the British Pound, and 20.65 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,398.05 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.13 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 122,134.00.
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China Launches World's 1st Fully AI-Powered Hospital
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China has opened its first AI powered hospital staffed by advanced robot doctors capable of diagnosing and treating thousands of patients every day.
The Beijing-based Global Times reported that the facility uses AI to process medical histories run diagnosis and even provide follow-up care.
This approach aims to reduce wait times free up human doctors for complex cases and make healthcare more accessible to millions.
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