News Bulletin of 22 July 2025, 10am

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ACMS Brings Together Mining Experts on 25 & 26 August
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African Critical Minerals Summit Director Tshegofatso Motsoenyane has emphasized that this year’s summit will be about reimagining how Africa participates in the global economy through innovation and sustainability.
The 3rd annual African Critical Minerals Summit is set to take place on the 25th and 26th of August at the Sandton Convention centre bringing together leading mine experts to tackle the challenges in the industry, promote responsible practices and encourage innovation and investments.
Speaking at the recently held National Press Club Networking Session Motsoenyane highlighted the importance of the summit in promoting collaboration to responsibly and sustainably develop Africa's mineral wealth:
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Non-Profit Calls for Support to Expand Life-Changing Programme for Alexandra Learners
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Wynberg-based non-profit organisation, Southern Africa Partners, is urging the community to support its Keeping Kidz in School programme which has been transforming the lives of vulnerable learners in Alexandra since 2020.
The programme, operating in 5 local schools provides support to over 1,200 learners, including mentorship, academic tutoring and psycho-social interventions.
SnAPSA's executive director, Anthony Diesel says the programme has also conducted more than 180 parent consultations, delivered grief counselling to 50 learners, held anti-bullying sessions for 150 and provided exam preparation workshops to 240 students.
Diesel is appealing for support to continue reaching more children and families in need emphasizing that the programme's success relies on community backing.
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South African Teens Make History at International Mathematical Olympiad
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South Africa's young mathematicians excel at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad in Australia delivering the country's best performance in over 20 years.
5 of the 6 representatives earned bronze medals while the sixth received an honourable mention.
The team, which included standout performer Yian Xu, recognized as Africa's top female high school mathematician showcased exceptional skill and dedication.
Their success follows a strong showing at the Pan African Mathematics Olympiad earlier this year.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.61 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 20.59 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,351.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.71 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,927.00.
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