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City of Joburg's Finance MMC tables R89 billion budget
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The City of Johannesburg's Finance MMC Margaret Arnolds has tabled an R89 billion budget to address the city’s service delivery challenges.
Arnolds delivered her first budget speech at the Connie Bapela Council chambers in Braamfontein yesterday.
Arnolds says R4.6 billion has been allocated to City Power over the next three years in order
to stabilise the grid and strengthen the network to improve efficiency.
Johannesburg Water will receive the second-largest capital allocation of R5.6 billion over three years, to address service backlogs and infrastructure hotspots.
The city says it will invest in new sewer connections to informal settlements and densified townships.
At least R2.8 billion has been allocated to Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) for upgrading high-traffic corridors linking townships to economic centers, particularly in Diepsloot, Soweto, and Lenasia.
Arnolds delivered her first budget speech at the Connie Bapela Council chambers in Braamfontein yesterday.
Arnolds says R4.6 billion has been allocated to City Power over the next three years in order
to stabilise the grid and strengthen the network to improve efficiency.
Johannesburg Water will receive the second-largest capital allocation of R5.6 billion over three years, to address service backlogs and infrastructure hotspots.
The city says it will invest in new sewer connections to informal settlements and densified townships.
At least R2.8 billion has been allocated to Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) for upgrading high-traffic corridors linking townships to economic centers, particularly in Diepsloot, Soweto, and Lenasia.
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Transformation of Agrifood systems essential in achieving global food and nutrition security
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Scientists from the African Union Development Agency who are attending the G20 meeting of Chief Agricultural Scientists in Limpopo, say Scientific innovation in agricultural research can help combat malnutrition.
Scientists have joined policymakers for the annual gathering, which aims to deliberate on ways to promote research that can lead to sustainable farming.
The outcomes of the meeting will form part of deliberations at the G20 Leaders' Summit in November.
Scientists have joined policymakers for the annual gathering, which aims to deliberate on ways to promote research that can lead to sustainable farming.
The outcomes of the meeting will form part of deliberations at the G20 Leaders' Summit in November.
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South African Landscape designer Leon Kluge wins Gold at Chelsea Flower Show
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South African Landscape Designer Leon Kluge has won a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London
Kluge and his team were awarded for their entry which was inspired by the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean.
The creative says much preparation went into this year's garden, with atleast 25 000 stems of beautiful flowers being cut ahead of the display.
The end result was beautiful hues of yellows, purples and pinks showcasing South Africa's unique biodiversity.
Kluge and his team were awarded for their entry which was inspired by the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean.
The creative says much preparation went into this year's garden, with atleast 25 000 stems of beautiful flowers being cut ahead of the display.
The end result was beautiful hues of yellows, purples and pinks showcasing South Africa's unique biodiversity.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.92 to the US Dollar, 24.13 to the British Pound, and 20.20 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,297.98 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.69 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,964.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.92 to the US Dollar, 24.13 to the British Pound, and 20.20 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,297.98 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.69 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,964.00.
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