News Bulletin of 16 September 2025, 8am

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Shell 2026 Enterprise Development Programme application open
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Shell has opened applications for its 2026 Enterprise Development Programme, which supports entrepreneurs with tools to grow structured and investor-ready businesses.
The initiative offers one-on-one coaching, strategy sessions, and access to growth labs.
Backed by GROW IMPACT and other partners, the programme promises tangible results.
It aims to empower South Africa's next-generation of business leaders.
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UFS students get recognized at 2025 GradStar Awards
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The University of the Free State ranked among the top 3-universities in South Africa at the 2025 GradStar Awards.
The institution has 53 students recognized in the Top 500 list for their employability skills and leadership qualities.
The GradStar Awards, now in their tenth year, highlight students across South African universities who demonstrate leadership qualities and the potential to make a meaningful impact in the workplace.
UFS says this achievement highlights the university's commitment to academic excellence and student success.
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City libraries launch new digital services
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Cape Town's libraries are now digital, making it easier for book lovers to access their favorite reads.
City libraries have launched new digital services, allowing online library card registration.
The City libraries’ entire physical catalogue is now also online, in addition to thousands of e-books and audiobooks.
Mayoral committee member for Health, Francine Higham says once registered, patrons can pop into their local library to collect their cards to unlock physical and digital collections:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.59 to the British Pound, and 20.40 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,646.58 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.56 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,011.00.
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Nigeria's Tobi Amusan wins Silver medal at the Tokyo World Championships
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Nigeria's Tobi Amusan has won a Silver medal in the Women's 100m Hurdles at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.
Amusan clocked 12.29s to finish behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who set a national record of 12.24s to claim gold, while America’s Grace Stark took bronze in 12.34s.
The Nigerian athlete emphasized her mission goes beyond personal achievement, acknowledging the weight of national expectations:
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