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Significant progress made with the rollout of smart meters
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The National Treasury has reported significant progress in its smart meter rollout, with 67,000 smart meters already installed across 18 municipalities during the last financial year.
The project is part of a R2 billion government initiative targeting a total of 71 municipalities in 3 years, to help the metros with high Eskom debt.
By installing the smart meters, the aim is to improve revenue collection, reduce electricity loses and give consumers real-time data on usage, empowering them to manage their own consumption more effectively.
Director for local government at the national treasury, Sadesh Ramtaran says the program is already showing positive results:
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The project is part of a R2 billion government initiative targeting a total of 71 municipalities in 3 years, to help the metros with high Eskom debt.
By installing the smart meters, the aim is to improve revenue collection, reduce electricity loses and give consumers real-time data on usage, empowering them to manage their own consumption more effectively.
Director for local government at the national treasury, Sadesh Ramtaran says the program is already showing positive results:
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Wits University's MIND Institute secures R17million funding
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Wits University's MIND Institute has secured R17million funding from Google.org for AI research.
The investment will support top AI researchers and boost capacity-building programs.
Funding will also foster collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers.
This positions Africa as a key player in global AI research and development.
The investment will support top AI researchers and boost capacity-building programs.
Funding will also foster collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers.
This positions Africa as a key player in global AI research and development.
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Old Lions Cricket Club hosts historic first Ladies Cricket Clinic
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The Old Lions Cricket Club made history by hosting its first-ever Ladies Cricket Clinic in Fourways.
The clinic welcomed women of all ages and abilities, advancing women’s participation in the sport.
The initiative offered a dynamic and hands-on experience, with multiple coaching stations tailored to participants of all skill levels.
Old Lions Committee member and head of marketing and social media, Cameron Malcolm says their mission is to create opportunities for players to enjoy cricket in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The clinic welcomed women of all ages and abilities, advancing women’s participation in the sport.
The initiative offered a dynamic and hands-on experience, with multiple coaching stations tailored to participants of all skill levels.
Old Lions Committee member and head of marketing and social media, Cameron Malcolm says their mission is to create opportunities for players to enjoy cricket in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.66 to the US Dollar, 23.74 to the British Pound, and 20.59 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,531.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.18 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,784.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.66 to the US Dollar, 23.74 to the British Pound, and 20.59 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,531.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.18 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,784.00.
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