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Africa's critical minerals key to green energy future
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Africa must utilize its critical minerals to drive industrial growth and lead the green energy revolution.
This according to Gauteng Growth and Development Agency executive, Sthembiso Dlamini, who addressed the African Critical Minerals Summit which got underway in Johannesburg yesterday.
Meanwhile the African Union has been called upon to be intentional in including local beneficiation of critical minerals as part of economic growth.
A delegate from the DRC Fortunate Mlalazi had this to say:
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This according to Gauteng Growth and Development Agency executive, Sthembiso Dlamini, who addressed the African Critical Minerals Summit which got underway in Johannesburg yesterday.
Meanwhile the African Union has been called upon to be intentional in including local beneficiation of critical minerals as part of economic growth.
A delegate from the DRC Fortunate Mlalazi had this to say:
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Gauteng parents & guardians reminded of 29 August Deadline for grades 1 & 8 Online Admissions Applications
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Gauteng parents are reminded of the Friday deadline for the 2026 Online Admissions Applications period for Grade 1 and 8 pupils.
The Provincial Education Department says no new applications will be accepted after the 29th of August at midnight.
MEC Matome Chiloane says parents have until 9 September to submit all required documents for application:
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The Provincial Education Department says no new applications will be accepted after the 29th of August at midnight.
MEC Matome Chiloane says parents have until 9 September to submit all required documents for application:
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KZN Makes History with Women's Blind Cricket Team
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The University of KwaZulu-Natal recently hosted its first-ever training camp for a women's blind cricket team in KZN, marking a significant step forward for disability sports and cricket development in South Africa.
This ground-breaking initiative was spearheaded by the KwaZulu-Natal Association of Blind Cricket and saw enthusiastic participation from women across the province, marking the formal beginning of the team.
The camp involved an intensive three-day programme of skills training, match play, leadership development and team-building.
This ground-breaking initiative was spearheaded by the KwaZulu-Natal Association of Blind Cricket and saw enthusiastic participation from women across the province, marking the formal beginning of the team.
The camp involved an intensive three-day programme of skills training, match play, leadership development and team-building.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.60 to the US Dollar, 23.68 to the British Pound, and 20.45 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,365.39 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.53 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,160.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.60 to the US Dollar, 23.68 to the British Pound, and 20.45 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,365.39 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.53 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,160.00.
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