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BMW’s Local Production Of Plug-In Hybrid Hailed As Milestone For Green Mobility
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed BMW's new X3 plug-in hybrid as a step towards a low-carbon future and a boost to South Africa's economy.
Speaking at BMW’s Rosslyn plant in Tshwane yesterday Ramaphosa praised the milestone as a symbol of trust in the country as well as a demonstration of BMW Group’s long-standing commitment to the South African market.
He speaks about the importance of the automotive sector to the country's industrial strategy:
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Speaking at BMW’s Rosslyn plant in Tshwane yesterday Ramaphosa praised the milestone as a symbol of trust in the country as well as a demonstration of BMW Group’s long-standing commitment to the South African market.
He speaks about the importance of the automotive sector to the country's industrial strategy:
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Fourways Roadworks Project Aims To Ease Congestion & Boost Safety
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A major infrastructure upgrade is underway in Fourways with a new traffic circle being built at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Forest Drive.
The project, which started on July 1 aims to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety, and is expected to be completed by September-30.
The move comes in response to long-standing concerns over congestion and pedestrian safety in the area, during peak traffic hours.
The project, which started on July 1 aims to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety, and is expected to be completed by September-30.
The move comes in response to long-standing concerns over congestion and pedestrian safety in the area, during peak traffic hours.
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Kenya & Tanzania Launch Fiber Link To Boost Regional Digital Infrastructure
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Kenya and Tanzania have launched a fiber link connecting Mombasa and Dar es Salaam to boost regional digital infrastructure.
The launch marks a significant milestone in East Africa’s efforts to enhance cross-border connectivity and establish resilient communication networks.
The link becomes the fourth terrestrial route serving Tanzania's digital needs and is expected to boost regional data flow, e-commerce, and digital services.
Tanzanian Minister of Information, Communication, and Information Technology, Jerry William Silaa has hailed the new link as a critical backup to the country's existing digital corridors.
The launch marks a significant milestone in East Africa’s efforts to enhance cross-border connectivity and establish resilient communication networks.
The link becomes the fourth terrestrial route serving Tanzania's digital needs and is expected to boost regional data flow, e-commerce, and digital services.
Tanzanian Minister of Information, Communication, and Information Technology, Jerry William Silaa has hailed the new link as a critical backup to the country's existing digital corridors.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.62 to the US Dollar, 23.81 to the British Pound, and 20.70 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,383.81 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 69.79 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,416.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.62 to the US Dollar, 23.81 to the British Pound, and 20.70 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,383.81 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 69.79 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,416.00.
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