News Bulletin of 27 May 2025, 12pm

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New growth committee to target Tshwane's ecnomic trunaround
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The Tshwane metro has launched a dedicated Economic Growth Committee tasked with spearheading the implementation of the Tshwane Economic Revitalisation Strategy.

Chaired by City Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya, the committee will address systemic economic challenges and unlock inclusive, sustainable growth.

The body is designed as a high-impact, action-oriented platform that brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including metro departments and the private sector, to stimulate an annual local economic growth rate of at least 3.9% by 2029.
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G20 meeting of Agricultural Scietists under way in Polokwane
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Delegates at the four-day G20 meeting of agricultural scientists in Polokwane, are deliberating on a range of issues including policy actions that aim to promote inclusive market participation, youth and women empowerment and fostering innovation in technology in order to build climate resilience.

South Africa’s G20 presidency presents a unique opportunity to lead the charge in transforming agrifood systems to enhance climate resilience, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
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William Humphreys Art Gallery celebrates Africa Month
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The William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley is presenting a special Double Bill exhibition, featuring new artworks of Bongi Bengu and Usen Obot, as part of Africa Month celebrations.
The two exhibitions are more than just artistic presentations but intensely personal expressions of identity, cultural heritage, and inherited wisdom.

The exhibitions opened on Thursday at a glittering, well-attended ceremony and will run until next month.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.89 to the US Dollar, 24.23 to the British Pound, and 20.30 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,347.64 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.27 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,778.00.
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Share your idea and stand a chance to win R2500 with 919FM
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919 FM is inviting listeners to submit their creative ideas on how to improve the City of Johannesburg.
From safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping, to addressing the issue of widespread littering within the community.

The station is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea.
WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas and listen to 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.

Winners will be announced at the end of May.
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