News Bulletin of 20 May 2025, 5pm

Johannesburg steps up meter verification efforts
The City of Johannesburg has announced that it is stepping up its meter verification efforts in several parts of Johannesburg throughout the month of May. According to the city, this is part of its billing optimisation project to enhance revenue collection and improve customers’ bills by ensuring that customers receive accurate meter readings for their water and electricity consumption.Authorised meter readers will, at all times, carry ID cards with their full names, ID number, and their photos. Officials will also be in branded vehicles.
Sandton and Gauteng
Countdown for Africa's biggest Horse Race begins
The City of Johannesburg has announced that it is stepping up its meter verification efforts in several parts of Johannesburg throughout the month of May. According to the city, this is part of its billing optimization project to enhance revenue collection and improve customers’ bills by ensuring that customers receive accurate meter readings for their water and electricity consumption. Authorised meter readers will, at all times, carry ID cards with their full names, ID number, and their photos. Officials will also be in branded vehicles.
Sandton and Gauteng
Amazon expands to US remote areas
International online retailer Amazon, has announced a 4 billion dollar investment to expand its delivery network across remote areas in the United States by the end of 2026. The expansion will grow Amazon's network to more than 200 delivery stations spanning 13,000 ZIP codes, enabling the delivery of over a billion additional packages annually to customers in small towns and remote communities.
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Financial Indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.95 to the US Dollar, 23.98 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 64.49 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 104,692.00.
R2500 Joburg Listener Giveaway
919-FM is inviting listeners to share their innovative ideas for improving Johannesburg whether it's enhancing a street, suburb or the entire city. The station will partner with Sandton-based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea. To share your ideas, WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22--12 919 and listen to 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air. Winners will be announced at the end of the month on the drive train show.
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