News Bulletin of 20 June 2025, 11am

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Big 5 Construct South Africa returns for its 12th edition
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The 12th edition of the Big 5 Construct South Africa event has returned to the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Visitors will have the opportunity to network with a diverse line-up of exhibitors from over 20 countries, including the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Greece.

Over 250 exhibitors will showcase unique products and services under diverse construction sectors.

Big 5 Construct South Africa offers several knowledge-sharing opportunities across a range of content programmes, allowing visitors to meet with key decision-makers, government entities and industry leaders.
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Vodacom invests R100 Million to expand KZN's rural network
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Leading African telecommunications company Vodacom, says it will invest approximately R100 million to build 106 new base station sites in remote areas in KwaZulu-Natal, in order to give access to hundreds of thousands of people who have been excluded from the digital age.

The new sites will be rolled out across 11 district municipalities, including Amajuba, eThekwini, and Ilembe among many other regions.

This forms part of Vodacom’s Rural Coverage Acceleration Programme, which is aimed at expanding network coverage in remote areas in the country.
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Jonathan Anderson named Dior's new creative director
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French fashion house Dior has named Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson as the first-ever creative director for both its women's and men's collections.

Anderson was appointed following the departure of Italian Maria Grazia last week, who had presided over the brand's women's collections for the last nine years.

Anderson had already been named as artistic director of the men's collection in April and will now become the first person to run both collections at the fashion house.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.04 to the US Dollar, 24.34 to the British Pound, and 20.78 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,374.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 77.25 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 106,073.00.
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Stand a chance to win R2500 on 919 FM
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919 FM is inviting listeners to submit their creative ideas on improving the City of Johannesburg.

The station is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea.
From safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas and listen 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.
Winners will be announced at the end of the month.
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Local: 85 words (35%), National: 84 words (34%), International: 77 words (31%)