News Bulletin of 18 July 2025, 9am

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New Research Centre Gives South Africa's Innovation a Boost
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South Africa's research capabilities just got a boost with the launch of the Centre for Advanced Training and Innovative Research.
The centre will help advance molecular science and laboratory management benefiting South Africa, the African continent and the world.
CATIR will focus on developing scientific skills, pandemic preparedness and strengthening local health systems.
Science, Technology and Innovation Department's Director-General Dr Mlungisi Cele speaks on the gaps the system will address:
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Preschool Turns Delivery Bags into Eco-Friendly Art
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Curro Bryanston Preschool has started a new initiative to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
The school is collecting brown paper delivery bags and turning them into eco-friendly art paper for students to use.
This creative project teaches kids about reusing materials and taking care of the environment.
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Prince Harry Honors Princess Diana's Legacy in Angola Minefield Walk
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Prince Harry has walked through an active minefield in southern Angola this is to raise awareness for land mine clearance.
The Duke of Sussex's visit with the Halo Trust echoes his late mother Princess Diana's 1997 campaign which helped push for a global land mine ban treaty.
Harry's bold gesture aims to continue Diana's legacy and bring attention to the ongoing need for mine clearance efforts.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.83 to the US Dollar, 23.92 to the British Pound, and 20.67 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,341.64 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 69.96 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 120,316.00.
Teaser / Tailpiece headline
Win R2500
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919 FM is calling on listeners to share their creative solutions to improve the City of Johannesburg.
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Listeners are encouraged to submit their ideas on various challenges facing the city, including safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.
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The best ideas will be featured live on air and the winner will be announced at the end of the month.
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Local: 47 words (26%), National: 71 words (39%), International: 65 words (36%)