News Bulletin of 28 May 2025, 11am

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DC Marivate and the South African Institute for Industrial Engineering Host Career Expo to Empower Matric Learners
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The Soshanguve Campus Community Engagement in Pretoria and the South African Institute for Industrial Engineering at the DC Marivate High School, hosted a Career Day aimed at introducing learners to promising career opportunities in Engineering, ICT, and Humanities.

The event was designed to equip learners with critical knowledge and practical insights to help them make informed decisions about their future careers.

Industry professionals and academics shared personal experiences, advice, and information about various study paths, giving learners a first-hand glimpse into their fields.
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Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium aids the advancement of key projects
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The Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium took place in Cape Town from the 25th of May.

The pioneering event brought together key stakeholders, experts, and decision-makers in the field of infrastructure development.

This instalment of the Symposium aimed to showcase infrastructure investment opportunities in both South Africa and the African continent.

It is earmarked to foster regional cooperation and integration as envisaged by the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says public-private partnerships are key to achieving the country’s infrastructure goals
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Minister Pemmy Majodina participates in 3rd Pan-African Implementation and Partnership Conference on Water
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Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, will lead a South African delegation to the 3rd Pan-African Implementation and Partnership Conference on Water, which will take place in Lusaka, in Zambia.

South Africa’s participation in the conference reaffirms its commitment to African unity and sustainable development, in alignment with the African Union’s 2063 Agenda.

The conference will focus on identifying collective, African-led solutions to pressing matters including the need for resilient infrastructure.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.92 to the US Dollar, 24.20 to the British Pound, and 20.29 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,339.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.58 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,946.00.
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919 FM is giving away R2500 for the best idea
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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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