News Bulletin of 30 October 2025, 10am

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Alexandra Automotive Industrial Hub Showcase underway
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The City of Johannesburg is hosting the Alexandra Automotive Industrial Hub Showcase, highlighting investments in local manufacturing, training, and job creation.
The event which started on Monday and ending today, includes briefings, facility tours, and networking opportunities, showcasing the hub's potential for economic growth and industrial development in Alexandra.
The city's Executive Director Economic Development Mathopane Masha says this event highlights the city's commitment to developing enterprises:
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100 women honoured in Mbombela
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More than 100 women from provinces across the county were honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony in Mbombela in Mpumalanga.
The event celebrated the achievements and milestones of women who are making an impact across various industries.
The South African Council for Business Women, which has been empowering and recognising women in business for the past 37 years, continues to grow its reach and influence across the country.
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Western Cape Investment Summit 2025
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The inaugural Western Cape Investment Summit 2025 will take place from November 5 to 7 at the Cape Town.
International Convention Centre, connecting investors with over 100 high-impact projects across key sectors.
Premier Winde says the event aims to streamline investment and fast-track approvals.
The province aims to build a trillion-rand economy and create sustainable jobs.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.20 to the US Dollar, 22.69 to the British Pound, and 19.95 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,963.52 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,806.00.
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Uber to launch robotaxi in San Francisco
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Uber says it will launch its own robotaxi service in San Francisco late next year, taking on Google-owned Waymo on the rideshare giant's home streets.
The announcement came a day after Uber and Nvidia announced a partnership to deploy 100,000 robotaxis starting in 2027.
Uber currently lets users in a few US cities hail robotaxis operated by Waymo.
Waymo robotaxis have grown in popularity in San Francisco, and even become a tourist attraction, since the service began testing in 2021 and opened to the general public last year.
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