News Bulletin of 25 August 2025, 9am

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3rd annual African Critical Minerals Summit gets underway today
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The 3rd annual African Critical Minerals Summit gets underway today in Johannesburg.
The event brings together stakeholders, industry experts, policymakers and investors to explore opportunities in rare minerals to boost developing economies.
Summit Director, Tshego Motsoenyane, says this year’s summit will bring together leading mine experts to tackle the challenges in the industry, promote responsible practices and encourage innovation and investments.
Motsoenyane has highlighted the importance of the summit in promoting collaboration to responsibly and sustainably develop Africa's mineral wealth.
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SA Job Seekers Movement changing lives of young people in Alex
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With the rising unemployment in South Africa, young people in Alexandra are finding jobs through the SA Job Seekers Movement.
Over 16 individuals have secured jobs this year, with many more gaining exposure to employment opportunities in the retail sector.
The movement recently launched a door-to-door campaign in Sandton, delivering CVs and engaging with employers to tackle unemployment among those with limited qualifications.
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Soweto Theatre launch new youth orchestra
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The Soweto Theatre has launched a new youth orchestra, providing young musicians aged 18-35 with artistic and professional development opportunities.
The initiative aims to nurture skills, foster creativity, and build music careers for aspiring artists from Soweto and surrounding areas.
Speaking to the Sabc, Soweto Theatre's Youth Development Manager, Ntombivumile Qupe shared more about the launch and what audiences can expect:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.43 to the US Dollar, 23.57 to the British Pound, and 20.42 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,372.30 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.73 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,874.00.
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Japan deepens Africa ties with 300 new cooperation agreements
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A major boost in Japan-Africa relations as 300 cooperation agreements were signed during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on Africa's Development, held last week.
This is 3 times more than what was achieved at the last summit in Tunisia back in 2022.
The announcement was made last Thursday, during Day 2 of the conference.
The signed agreements cover several sectors, with emphasis on infrastructure, health, techs, education, and agriculture.
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