News Bulletin of 28 June 2026, 12pm

African Drama Becomes Global Netflix Hit
The Polygamist has become a global success on Netflix, reaching No. 4 on the platform's Global Non-English TV Chart and topping the rankings in 16 countries.The drama, adapted from a novel by Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, attracted 2 million views and 19.1 million hours watched in its first week.The 22-episode series has earned international attention for its gripping story of family, power and betrayal, with viewers around the world praising it as a binge-worthy hit.

South Africa
SA Students Win Global Architecture Contest
Students from Nelson Mandela University have won first prize at the 2026 Saint-Gobain Architecture Student Contest in Belgrade, Serbia.The South African team impressed judges with an innovative design that reimagined Belgrade's Sava River riverfront as a vibrant, accessible and sustainable public space.Their prize-winning concept featured walkways, cycling paths, public gathering areas and an athletics centre, creating a welcoming civic hub. The project outperformed 33 finalist teams from around the world, with Portugal finishing second and France third.

South Africa
The Glen Powers Up with Solar Energy
The Glen Shopping Centre has completed one of the largest commercial solar energy installations in the region.The five-month project will reduce the centre's reliance on the national electricity grid, lower operating costs and support its long-term sustainability goals. The new solar system also strengthens the shopping centre's commitment to environmental responsibility and reliable energy use.The solar installation has a maximum AC capacity of approximately 2.8 megawatts and is expected to generate around 5 300 megawatt-hours of clean electricity each year.

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Financial Indicators
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The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,070.86 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 60,307.00.
New DNA Technology Helps Protect Rwanda’s Wildlife
Scientists are using environmental DNA (eDNA) to protect endangered wildlife in Rwanda without disturbing the animals. The method identifies species from tiny traces of genetic material, such as fur or droppings left in soil and water, reducing the need for close human contact during wildlife surveys. Introduced by the African Wildlife Foundation with the Rwandan government, the project aims to create a full record of Rwanda’s wildlife.The information will help conservationists protect biodiversity from threats such as climate change and habitat loss.
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This innovative approach is helping safeguard endangered animals while giving scientists a powerful new tool to protect wildlife for future generations.
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