News Bulletin of 18 November 2025, 8am

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Three-day CEO-City Clean-Up Campaign concluded in Joburg
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The City of Johannesburg has concluded a successful three-day CEO-City Clean-Up Campaign, with government, business leaders, and communities working together to improve cleanliness in key neighbourhoods.
The campaign, part of the City's broader push for sustained precinct management to restore dignity and improved service delivery.
The three-day campaign focused on hotspot areas, with teams clearing illegal dumping sites and repairing infrastructure on Day One, followed by a clean-up in Hillbrow on Day Two, and ending in Kliptown, Soweto, on Day Three, where President Cyril Ramaphosa joined the initiative.
Executive Mayor, Dada Morero, has emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating that the metro was strengthening its collaboration with the private sector to make Johannesburg a cleaner and more investor-friendly environment.
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R23 million allocated by NW Department of Agriculture
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The North West Department of Agriculture has allocated R23 million to support grain farmers in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District as the planting season begins.
The funding will assist 50 farmers working across 2,700 hectares as part of the government’s crop massification programme.
This initiative aims to revitalise fallow land in communal areas and strengthen food production.
MEC Madoda Sambatha says the cooperative receiving aid is an example of successful land reform, noting that it has remained stable despite challenges seen elsewhere:
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SA exporters optimistic about new trade opportunities with China
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South African exporters are feeling optimistic about new trade opportunities with China after participating in the China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
The event provided a platform for South African producers to connect with buyers, secure deals, and expand their reach into Asia.
The expo has strengthened South Africa's trade ties with Beijing, with both nations committed to promoting a more dynamic economic partnership.
China is South Africa's largest trading partner, and the country is looking to expand agricultural exports and invest in value-added goods.
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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 19.89 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,078.02 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 90,376.00.
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China and Kenya partner to accelerate Kenya's digital transformation
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China Telecom and Kenya are exploring a potential collaboration to accelerate Kenya's digital transformation, focusing on areas like network infrastructure development, cybersecurity, smart city solutions, and digital skills training.
This initiative aims to improve government digital services and expand the technological infrastructure that powers Kenya’s digital economy.
The partnership utilises Chinese expertise in digital infrastructure and telecommunications to establish a more advanced and inclusive digital ecosystem in Kenya.
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