News Bulletin of 11 August 2026, 11am

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Trust Fund Helps Women Stay At University
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The Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Trust Fund is helping young South African women stay at university by covering outstanding fees and other financial costs.
The fund focuses on women studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
It aims to help students overcome financial barriers and complete their degrees.
The initiative honours Charlotte Mannya Maxeke, who became the first Black South African woman to earn a university degree in the United States in 1901.
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South Africa To Host African BMX Championships
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South Africa will host the 2026 African BMX Racing Continental Championships at Cradle BMX Club in Krugersdorp on 29 November.
Riders from across Africa will compete for continental titles in Elite, Under-23, Junior and Challenge categories.
Competitors will range from six-year-olds to international riders.
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Shanghai Tourism Festival Showcases Chinese Culture
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The 37th Shanghai Tourism Festival is bringing people together to experience China’s culture, traditions and everyday life.
The festival comes as international tourism to China continues to grow, with foreign arrivals increasing by more than 20 percent in the first half of the year.
Nearly 18 million visitors entered China under visa-free arrangements during that period, giving more people the chance to explore its cities, culture and attractions.
Tourist Raphaela Wilde shares how international visitors are experiencing the festival and boosting cultural tourism:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.19 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,326.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,021.00.
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Nvidia Secures $500bn For AI Infrastructure
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Nvidia has secured 500 billion dollars from major investors to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The funding will support new data centres and factories that produce the computer chips needed to power AI systems.
The deal involves major investment firms and banks, including Apollo, BlackRock and Blackstone.
The move comes as demand for AI technology drives increased spending on chips, computing power and infrastructure.
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