News Bulletin of 22 October 2025, 8am

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Sandton SPCA hosts annual golf day to support animal welfare
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Golfers teed off at Houghton Golf Estate earlier this month for the Sandton SPCA's annual golf day, a key fundraising event to support animals in need.
The event brought together golf enthusiasts, sponsors, and animal lovers to support a great cause.
The day's activities included a round of golf, on-course entertainment, and interactive sponsor holes.
A live auction and prize-giving ceremony in the evening raised additional funds for the SPCA's lifesaving work.
Sandton SPCA chairperson Nick Smith emphasized the importance of the event, noting that every cent raised goes directly into food, vet care, shelter, and survival for the animals.
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Transnet starts building Latimer's Landing project
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Transnet has started building the R147 million Latimer's Landing project in East London.
This project is set to transform the city's waterfront, boosting tourism and economic growth in the Eastern Cape.
The upgraded facility will feature commercial ventures, including restaurants, leisure outlets, and tourism centres, designed to attract visitors to the area.
TNPA Acting CEO Phyllis Difeto says the investment aligns with Transnet's Reinvent for Growth Strategy, aimed at driving regional economic growth.
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SA nominated for the world’s leading destination
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Western Cape Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Ivan Meyer, has congratulated all South African destinations and products nominated for the World Travel Awards.
South Africa has been nominated for the world’s leading destination, while Airports Company South Africa is up for the world’s leading airport operator.
Cape Town has been nominated in several categories, including the world’s leading city destination, with Table Mountain up for the world’s leading tourist attraction.
Meyer says the awards are the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.38 to the US Dollar, 23.23 to the British Pound, and 20.16 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,344.81 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 62.31 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,200.00.
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Nigerian fintech giant raises money to expand digital services
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Nigerian fintech company, Moniepoint, has secured over $200 million in a Series C funding round led by Development Partners International.
The funds will support the company's expansion into new markets and enhance its services for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The company also plans to use the funding to accelerate its mission of widening financial inclusion and supporting African entrepreneurs.
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