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Presiding Officers of Parliament brief media on 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit
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The Presiding Officers of Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and National Council of Provinces Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, will share details about the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit at a media briefing later today.
The summit, taking place this week, brings together Speakers and Presiding Officers from G20 member countries to discuss global issues and promote solidarity, equality, and sustainability.
Key topics including disaster resilience, debt sustainability for low-income countries, financing a just energy transition, and promoting critical minerals for inclusive growth and sustainable development will be discussed.
The summit, taking place this week, brings together Speakers and Presiding Officers from G20 member countries to discuss global issues and promote solidarity, equality, and sustainability.
Key topics including disaster resilience, debt sustainability for low-income countries, financing a just energy transition, and promoting critical minerals for inclusive growth and sustainable development will be discussed.
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Fulldome wildlife film, "Close Encounters" premieres Saturday
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South Africa's first locally-produced full-dome wildlife film, "Close Encounters," will premiere nationally at the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome on Saturday.
The 30-minute film showcases stunning 360-degree footage of lions, elephants, and giraffes in their natural habitats, shot on location in KwaZulu-Natal.
"Close Encounters" highlights conservation success stories in the province, including the restoration of degraded farmland to wild habitat.
The 30-minute film showcases stunning 360-degree footage of lions, elephants, and giraffes in their natural habitats, shot on location in KwaZulu-Natal.
"Close Encounters" highlights conservation success stories in the province, including the restoration of degraded farmland to wild habitat.
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Meta awards Llama Impact Grant to two South African startups
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Meta has awarded its Llama Impact Grant to two South African startups, recognising their potential to drive inclusive innovation.
Vambo AI and PropelMapper, each received R346,000, along with mentorship and networking opportunities.
Vambo AI is building multilingual tools to support over 60 African languages, while PropelMapper is using AI to boost agricultural productivity through podcasts, reports, and satellite alerts.
Vambo AI and PropelMapper, each received R346,000, along with mentorship and networking opportunities.
Vambo AI is building multilingual tools to support over 60 African languages, while PropelMapper is using AI to boost agricultural productivity through podcasts, reports, and satellite alerts.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.26 to the US Dollar, 23.17 to the British Pound, and 20.24 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,793.66 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.67 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,150.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.26 to the US Dollar, 23.17 to the British Pound, and 20.24 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,793.66 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.67 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,150.00.
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