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South Africa Unveils Digital System to Boost Recycling and Support Waste Pickers
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A digital platform has been launched in South Africa to track recyclable materials and manage transactions between waste pickers and buy-back centers.
BanQu which is supported by PETCO and The Coca-Cola Foundation, sends waste pickers SMS with receipts giving them clear records of their earnings.
Already live in 10 centres, the system has tracked over 2,350 tonnes of recycled material worth 5.7-million-rand.
The platform aims to integrate informal workers into the recycling economy and promote a more inclusive and sustainable future.
BanQu which is supported by PETCO and The Coca-Cola Foundation, sends waste pickers SMS with receipts giving them clear records of their earnings.
Already live in 10 centres, the system has tracked over 2,350 tonnes of recycled material worth 5.7-million-rand.
The platform aims to integrate informal workers into the recycling economy and promote a more inclusive and sustainable future.
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Joburg Market Prioritizes Safety with New Training Initiative
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The Joburg Market is stepping up its commitment to employee well-being and workplace safety with targeted training sessions facilitated by the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services.
The training covering areas such as accident prevention, compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and staff wellness, aims to equip staff with essential skills to identify hazards and promote a safety culture.
The initiative seeks to better prepare the Joburg Market for emergencies and prioritize safety in the workplace.
The training covering areas such as accident prevention, compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and staff wellness, aims to equip staff with essential skills to identify hazards and promote a safety culture.
The initiative seeks to better prepare the Joburg Market for emergencies and prioritize safety in the workplace.
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Bayanda Walaza Win Gold At The 2025 World University Games
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South African sprinter Bayanda Walaza has won the Gold medal in the Men's 100m at the 2025 World University Games.
The Paris 2024-Olympian and world junior champion clinched the medal with a time of 10.16s.
Walaza became just the 9th South African to break the 10-second barrier in the 100m when he clocked 9.94 in Zagreb in May.
This is what he said ahead of the competition:
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The Paris 2024-Olympian and world junior champion clinched the medal with a time of 10.16s.
Walaza became just the 9th South African to break the 10-second barrier in the 100m when he clocked 9.94 in Zagreb in May.
This is what he said ahead of the competition:
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.55 to the US Dollar, 23.83 to the British Pound, and 20.65 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,422.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.76 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,514.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.55 to the US Dollar, 23.83 to the British Pound, and 20.65 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,422.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.76 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,514.00.
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