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Eskom's credit rating upgraded to B+
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Eskom says its turnaround plan is paying off after S&P Global Ratings upgraded the power utility’s credit rating from B to B-plus, with a stable outlook.
The power utility delivered electricity nearly 98-percent of the time this year and recorded its first profit in 8-years.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says the utility has moved from crisis to stability and will keep improving operations, fighting corruption, and securing long-term energy supply:
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The power utility delivered electricity nearly 98-percent of the time this year and recorded its first profit in 8-years.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says the utility has moved from crisis to stability and will keep improving operations, fighting corruption, and securing long-term energy supply:
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R250 000 raised for Eco Education Centre in Diepsloot
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250-thousand-rand has been raised for the Eco Education Centre in Diepsloot, following a successful green and gold fundraising gala.
This was hosted by the Earthly Touch Foundation and Rotary Club of Morningside at the Country Club Johannesburg in Woodmead.
This eco-friendly centre is a model of sustainability, built from 110 tonnes of recycled plastic bricks, powered by solar energy, and utilizing rainwater harvesting and waterless toilets.
The centre supports 100 early childhood learners, 100 students needing extra lessons, and 100 unemployed youth and women gaining vocational skills.
Guests at the gala learned about sustainable practices, including eco-friendly building, water conservation, and repurposing waste into furniture.
This was hosted by the Earthly Touch Foundation and Rotary Club of Morningside at the Country Club Johannesburg in Woodmead.
This eco-friendly centre is a model of sustainability, built from 110 tonnes of recycled plastic bricks, powered by solar energy, and utilizing rainwater harvesting and waterless toilets.
The centre supports 100 early childhood learners, 100 students needing extra lessons, and 100 unemployed youth and women gaining vocational skills.
Guests at the gala learned about sustainable practices, including eco-friendly building, water conservation, and repurposing waste into furniture.
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3 South African schools win top honours at Inspired Builds Robotics Competition
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3-South African schools have made the nation proud by winning top honours at the prestigious Inspired Builds Robotics Competition.
The competition is held annually among 111 schools from 24 countries.
Reddam House Bedfordview, Reddford House The Hills, and Reddam House Umhlanga took home top prizes, showcasing their innovative solutions to real-world problems.
In the 11-12 age group, Reddam House Bedfordview's Rhino Protector, a robot designed to deter poaching, inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goal on Life on Land won.
Reddford House The Hills' GCR3000, a garbage-collecting robot, took first place in the 12-13 age group, addressing land pollution concerns.
Reddam House Umhlanga's Sinead Samputh won a global title with Baymin, a low-cost health-assistant robot providing simple health checks, inspired by her community volunteering experience.
The competition is held annually among 111 schools from 24 countries.
Reddam House Bedfordview, Reddford House The Hills, and Reddam House Umhlanga took home top prizes, showcasing their innovative solutions to real-world problems.
In the 11-12 age group, Reddam House Bedfordview's Rhino Protector, a robot designed to deter poaching, inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goal on Life on Land won.
Reddford House The Hills' GCR3000, a garbage-collecting robot, took first place in the 12-13 age group, addressing land pollution concerns.
Reddam House Umhlanga's Sinead Samputh won a global title with Baymin, a low-cost health-assistant robot providing simple health checks, inspired by her community volunteering experience.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.21 to the US Dollar, 22.66 to the British Pound, and 19.91 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,142.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,427.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.21 to the US Dollar, 22.66 to the British Pound, and 19.91 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,142.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,427.00.
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