News Bulletin of 5 August 2025, 2pm

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Gauteng rolls out Merchant development programme
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The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, will launch the Merchant Development Programme, at the Chamdor Automotive Hub in Krugersdorp.

The initiative championed by the trading entity of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport,
g-FleeT Management, in partnership with WesBank and the Automotive Industry Development Centre
aims to address barriers to entry into the automotive sector by empowering small, medium, and micro enterprises, to become sustainable suppliers of fleet maintenance services.

The programme targets merchants in townships, informal settlements, and hostel areas with onboarding, training and accreditation and integrates them into the government supply chain.
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Springs Art Gallery showcases Michelle Rademeyer’s solo exhibition
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The Springs Art Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition of digital photographic works by Michelle Rademeyer, titled "Crossing Boundaries, When Photography Meets Technology",

The exhibition officially opened on Sunday and features a walkabout, and conversation with the artist.
The work showcases a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise, with the event promising to be an inspiring celebration of art and innovation.
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Cape Town marks World Ranger Day
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World Ranger Day was celebrated at the Table Mountain Park in Cape Town this past weekend.

The day is observed annually to celebrate the work rangers do to protect the world's natural landscapes and cultural sites.

In honoring rangers across the globe, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for stronger support to help rangers protect the country’s rich biodiversity.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.21 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,789.00.
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R670 Million Google investment set to advance AI development in Africa
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Technology giant Google has announced R670 million in cumulative funding to support artificial intelligence development across Africa, along with the launch of a new AI Community Centre in Accra, Ghana.
The multinational corporation is also backing the development of AI tools in over 40 African languages through R54million in funding for the Masakhane Research Foundation.

Additional funding will support education-focused programmes across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, as well as a catalytic initiative aimed at helping over 100 AI-driven startups.

The new AI Community Centre in Accra will provide a physical space for learning and collaboration, with programming focused on AI literacy, community tech, social impact, and the arts.
The company says the move builds on its broader efforts to support Africa’s growing AI talent base and to ensure technologies are developed with local context and global relevance.
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