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10-year water infrastructure investment programme launched for Joburg
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The City of Johannesburg has launched a new 10-year water infrastructure investment programme, with the aim to spend R1.7 billion in the 2025/26 financial year on water infrastructure upgrades
This is as part of the city's 32.5 billion-rand 10-year investment programme.
The plan focuses on major rehabilitation projects at the Brixton, Hurst Hill, and Crosby reservoirs, along with accelerated pipe replacement and efforts to reduce leaks and improve system reliability.
This investment comes amid concerns from residents about persistent water shortages and the decline of the city's water systems.
This is as part of the city's 32.5 billion-rand 10-year investment programme.
The plan focuses on major rehabilitation projects at the Brixton, Hurst Hill, and Crosby reservoirs, along with accelerated pipe replacement and efforts to reduce leaks and improve system reliability.
This investment comes amid concerns from residents about persistent water shortages and the decline of the city's water systems.
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TUT's Girls in Tech empowerment programme transforms opportunities for young women
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The Tshwane University of Technology’s Girls in Tech empowerment programme is transforming opportunities for young women in information and communications technology.
The programme offers mentorship, hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies and opportunities to connect with accomplished ICT professionals.
Doctor Thembeka Manetje says this inclusive platform allows young women to learn, grow and boldly pursue success in technology.
The programme offers mentorship, hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies and opportunities to connect with accomplished ICT professionals.
Doctor Thembeka Manetje says this inclusive platform allows young women to learn, grow and boldly pursue success in technology.
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Africa makes history at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
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South Africa and Botswana have made history at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with dramatic performances in the men’s 4×400m relay.
Botswana won gold in the 4x400m relay with a time of 2-minutes, 57-point-76-seconds, earning their first-ever World Championship relay medal.
Letsile Tebogo's fast split and Collen Kebinatshipi's strong finish helped Botswana overtake the USA and South Africa to win the relay.
South Africa won bronze in the relay with a time of 2-minutes, 57-point-83, ending an eight-year medal drought.
South African sprinter Zakithi Nene spoke to the media:
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Botswana won gold in the 4x400m relay with a time of 2-minutes, 57-point-76-seconds, earning their first-ever World Championship relay medal.
Letsile Tebogo's fast split and Collen Kebinatshipi's strong finish helped Botswana overtake the USA and South Africa to win the relay.
South Africa won bronze in the relay with a time of 2-minutes, 57-point-83, ending an eight-year medal drought.
South African sprinter Zakithi Nene spoke to the media:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.36 to the British Pound, and 20.37 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,684.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.00 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,748.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.36 to the British Pound, and 20.37 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,684.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.00 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,748.00.
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