News Bulletin of 21 March 2026, 7am

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Forbes Woman Africa Summit celebrates Africa's trailblazers
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The Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit returned to Johannesburg on the18th of March, convening more than 1 000 leaders from business, policy, investment and the creative industries at the Sandton Convention Centre.

The edition which carries the theme The Voice, Vision, and Victories of Her Africa, spotlights women who are shaping industries, rewriting narratives and driving economic transformation.

This year’s programme explored how women in the continent are navigating building resilient institutions and advancing innovation in sectors such as finance, healthcare and agriculture.
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New material recovery facility to boost Cape Town’s recycling efforts
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The City of Cape Town has officially launched the new R434-million Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility in Muizenberg.

The state-of-the-art facility is designed to receive recyclables collected through the metro’s door-to-door recycling collection programme.

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the facility marks a major milestone in Cape Town’s efforts to divert recyclable materials by reselling them back to manufacturers to produce new products.
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DEAFinitely Theatre Festival highlights Lived experiences of deaf artists
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The DEAFinitely Theatre Drama Festival will celebrate deaf culture, creativity and talent through a programme of performances, workshops and film screenings.

The festival aims to highlight the lived experiences of deaf individuals while creating greater awareness and appreciation of the deaf culture within the broader arts community.

The event provides a powerful platform for artists to share their voices and perspectives, through storytelling in South African Sign Language.

Organisers say the festival also seeks to promote greater inclusion and representation of deaf performers and creatives within the industry.
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City Power’s Ipfi Muedi achieves prestigious Certified Energy Manager accreditation
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The City of Johannesburg’s drive to improve energy efficiency has gained international recognition following a major achievement by City Power’s Chief Engineer for Energy Efficiency, Ipfi Muedi.

Muedi has been awarded the prestigious Certified Energy Manager accreditation by the Association of Energy Engineers, a globally recognised benchmark in energy management excellence.

The achievement was acknowledged by the South African Association for Energy Efficiency, placing her among a select group of professionals worldwide who hold the credential.

The achievement highlights the city’s growing commitment to sustainable energy practices.

Muedi says she hopes her journey will inspire more young women to pursue careers in engineering and energy management.
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