News Bulletin of 18 November 2025, 10am

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Gauteng e-hailing app providers urged to register their digital applications
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The Gauteng Roads and Transport Department is urging e-hailing app providers to register their digital applications with the National Department of Transport.
This move aims to create a transparent and well-regulated environment, protecting both operators and commuters.
The department’s spokesperson, Melitah Madiba says the growth of the e-hailing service in Gauteng has been significant, offering valuable mobility options and creating economic opportunities for thousands of operators:
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eThekwini Municipality invests R2 million to support local film industry
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The eThekwini Municipality intends to support the development of the local film industry with R2 million per annum over the next 3-years.
The funding will be provided through partnerships with non-profit film organisations, including Durban FilmMart Institute, Durban International Film Festival, and K-CAP KwaZulu-Natal African Film Festival.
The municipality intends to grow the local film industry and ensure that there are activities that help promote audience development and engagement.
The Durban Film Office will oversee the projects, ensuring the funds are used for development programmes, events, and upskilling activities.
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Zimbabwe named World's Best Country to Visit in 2025
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Zimbabwe has been named the World's Best Country to Visit in 2025 by Forbes, citing its diverse landscapes, including Victoria Falls, Eastern Highlands, and Hwange National Park.
The publication also mentioned the country's opportunities for wellness, city travel, and wildlife experiences, such as viewing elephants and painted dogs.
Travel experts contributed to the report, which noted a significant increase in flight inquiries for major cities like Harare and Bulawayo.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.16 to the US Dollar, 22.58 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 90,362.00.
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Rwanda's 23-member squad for the 2025 CAC Road Cycling African Championships named
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Team Rwanda head coach David Louvet has unveiled a 23-member squad for the 2025 CAC Road Cycling African Championships, set to be held in Kenya from tomorrow until Sunday.
The team will depart for Nairobi today and will compete across the Under-23, Junior and Elite categories in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
According to the schedule, only the women’s elite riders will be in action on Saturday, tackling a 107.6km course.
The final day of competition, on Sunday, will see the men’s junior cyclists take on the same distance, while the elite men will close the championships with a gruelling 163.8km race to decide the continental titles.
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