News Bulletin of 29 April 2026, 9am

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SA hosts first World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting
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The inaugural Simbine Classic began in Pretoria yesterday, marking the country’s first World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting.
South African sprinter Akani Simbine says the event gives local athletes a chance to earn ranking points and compete globally at home.
He highlighted gaps in grassroots development, urging more investment in disadvantaged communities to unlock talent and inspire future champions to access sporting programmes:
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Ennerdale centre supports 120 people daily
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A community centre in Ennerdale is supporting about 120 vulnerable people each day through food provision, childcare, and skills training.
Mama Lydia Isaacs runs the Ebenezer Hannah Home, where she prepares meals, manages afterschool support, and oversees early childhood programmes.
The centre operates a bakery, sewing unit, and vegetable gardens that supply food and teach skills such as baking, sewing, and farming.
The organisation is now calling for beds, mattresses, cupboards, and bedding to improve living conditions for children and elderly residents.
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Zimbabwe, Botswana allow border crossing with ID cards
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Zimbabwe and Botswana will allow citizens to cross the border using national identity documents instead of passports.
Presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa and Duma Boko signed the agreement in Harare.
The deal expands trade, allows movement of people and goods, and strengthens border security.
Additional agreements cover defence cooperation and investment to grow economic links between the two countries.
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The Rand is trading at 16.53 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,667.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,042.00.
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Tyla announces 2nd album “A-POP” release date
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Tyla has announced that her second album, “A-POP,” will be released on 24-July, on streaming platforms.
She revealed the date on social media and released a trailer featuring visuals and preview audio.
The album includes previously released singles “Chanel” and “She Did It Again,”.
Tyla also shared the album cover and vinyl artwork ahead of the release.
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