News Bulletin of 2 April 2026, 7am

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Johannesburg hosts CR8TOR WEEK AFRICA 2026 for creatives and entrepreneurs
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Johannesburg hosted CR8TOR WEEK AFRICA 2026 last week, bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders.
The week featured a community run in Sandton, panel discussions, musical performances, wellness activations and networking sessions.
Sessions focused on ownership, sustainability and building African creative intellectual property, while an all-female music panel explored new ideas of influence.
Organizers plan to grow the event in 2027, helping Johannesburg nurture local talent and shine as a hub where creativity and business come together.
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Seshego School hosts baking masterclass for women
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Glamour School of Beauty in Seshego hosted a baking masterclasson Saturday, teaching women practical baking and business skills.
Participants practiced baking techniques, learned how to start small businesses, and received guidance on generating income from their skills.
One attendee, Elsie Nakeng, won a hamper from Rama to help launch her baking business.
The school plans to continue training women in Seshego and Mokopane, aiming to build skills, support entrepreneurship, and create job opportunities.
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South Africa secures billions at 6th Investment Conference
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South Africa wrapped up its sixth Investment Conference on Tuesday, securing billions of rand in new commitments from both local and international investors across all nine provinces.
The gathering brought together over 1,000 delegates from 21 countries, helping push the country’s overall investment target up from R2 trillion to R3 trillion.
President Cyril Ramaphosa noted that a significant share of the pledges came from within South Africa, pointing to stronger confidence and participation by local investors in driving economic growth.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.80 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 66,489.00.
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World Champion India to play three T20s in Harare
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World champion India confirmed a tour of Zimbabwe for three T20s in July, all taking place in Harare.
This will be the Asian giants’ first visit to the African country since middle 2024.
The two countries’ most recent meeting was during the World Cup, where India won by 72 runs.
Zimbabwe Cricket’s managing director, Givemore Makoni, says the series represents a significant opportunity for local players and fans.
Zimbabwe will visit India for a series of three one-day matches in January next year.
Split analysis
Local: 76 words (33%), National: 73 words (32%), International: 80 words (35%)