News Bulletin of 24 March 2026, 6pm

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SA targets fresh investment drive at upcoming conference
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The South African government will host the sixth South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg next week as part of efforts to boost economic growth and job creation.
The conference is linked to a broader target of attracting two trillion rand in new investment over the next five years.
Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau says the focus will be on industrialisation, infrastructure and energy reform to strengthen the country’s investment climate.
Meanwhile, private partners such as Coca Cola Africa highlight South Africa as a strategic market, with around 25 billion dollars invested in local manufacturing and water projects, supporting job creation and local suppliers
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Galway Primary builds future-ready classroom
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Construction of a new high-tech classroom at Galway Primary School is already underway, backed by strong community support.
The project, led by the Walking the Talk Foundation in partnership with Macsteel, includes a 5km fundraising walk in April to raise funds for a new language lab.
Sponsors have contributed materials, technology and equipment, with the classroom set to include computers, a smart screen and virtual reality tools.
Organisers say the initiative will help enhance the school’s curriculum and provide learners with access to more advanced educational resources.
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Electronics repair programme empowers youth and women
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A skills development programme in Mabopane is equipping young people and women with practical training to improve their job prospects.
The initiative, led by the Tshwane University of Technology through its Technology Station in Electronics, has trained 89 participants in smartphone repair and entrepreneurship.
The programme combined hands-on technical training with business skills, enabling participants to diagnose and repair devices while learning how to start and manage small enterprises.
With support from the Technology Innovation Agency, the initiative aims to help participants create sustainable income opportunities within their communities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.77 to the US Dollar, 22.77 to the British Pound, and 19.67 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,352.11 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 19.67 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 69,973.00.
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Teen entrepreneur wins top prize with cooling towel invention
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A 16 year old boy from England has beaten thousands of inventors to win a major international business prize at the Alibaba.com CoCreate Pitch competition in London.
Harrison Nott founded his company CoolTowel in 2023 from his bedroom, creating a three layer towel designed to stay cool for up to two hours by holding moisture and providing cooling relief when wet, wrung and snapped.
He was selected from around 15 thousand applicants and went on to pitch his idea as one of just 30 finalists before winning the grand prize worth about 3.9 million rand.
The teenager has already grown the business to more than 30 thousand orders, with strong sales driven through social media and online platforms.
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