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RTMC urges motorist to renew vehicle licence discs
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As South Africa gears up for the festive season, the Road Traffic Management Corporation is urging motorists to renew their vehicle licence discs before finalizing their travel plans.
With over 3 million licences set to expire between October and December, the RTMC is sending reminders to registered motorists and encouraging others to use their online platform to renew.
For added convenience, clients of major banks such as Capitec, FNB, and Nedbank can access the renewal platform directly through their banking apps.
With over 3 million licences set to expire between October and December, the RTMC is sending reminders to registered motorists and encouraging others to use their online platform to renew.
For added convenience, clients of major banks such as Capitec, FNB, and Nedbank can access the renewal platform directly through their banking apps.
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NECSA reports R125.2 million net profit after tax
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The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation has reported a net profit after tax of some 125.2-million-rand for the financial year ending in March 2025.
This represents an improvement from the previous year.
NECSA’s mission is to develop, utilise and manage nuclear technology for national and regional socio-economic development through applied research and development.
Speaking to Newzroom Afrika Group CEO Loyiso Tyabashe says at the core of their turnaround strategy is financial sustainability, efficient operations and good governance:
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This represents an improvement from the previous year.
NECSA’s mission is to develop, utilise and manage nuclear technology for national and regional socio-economic development through applied research and development.
Speaking to Newzroom Afrika Group CEO Loyiso Tyabashe says at the core of their turnaround strategy is financial sustainability, efficient operations and good governance:
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New app maps community businesses
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A new app is helping residents of Soweto turn local knowledge into income.
Timbuk2 trains young data agents to map informal businesses like spaza shops and salons using their smartphones.
The project aims to capture the true value of South Africa’s vast informal economy while creating jobs for unemployed youth.
Timbuk2 Founder, Matimba Nkuna says the company is making it fun and rewarding for locals to map their community's businesses, which are often invisible:
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Timbuk2 trains young data agents to map informal businesses like spaza shops and salons using their smartphones.
The project aims to capture the true value of South Africa’s vast informal economy while creating jobs for unemployed youth.
Timbuk2 Founder, Matimba Nkuna says the company is making it fun and rewarding for locals to map their community's businesses, which are often invisible:
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.33 to the US Dollar, 23.27 to the British Pound, and 20.25 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,232.91 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 60.91 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,451.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.33 to the US Dollar, 23.27 to the British Pound, and 20.25 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,232.91 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 60.91 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,451.00.
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