News Bulletin of 6 August 2025, 6am

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Joburg Develops Policy to Regulate E-Hailing Services
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A new E-Hailing Management Policy is being developed for Johannesburg to guide how e-hailing and scooter delivery services operate.
E-hailing has transformed urban mobility by providing convenient and efficient transportation alternatives, contributing to economic growth and job creation, but also presenting challenges due to its rapid growth.
The City's E-Hailing Policy aims for inclusive, sustainable, and integrated e-hailing services.
To participate in the stakeholder engagement process Joburgers are encouraged to register on Joburgehailingpolicy@nma.org.za.
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Regenesys Opens New School of Education
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Regenesys has announced the launch of its School of Education with a new accredited B.Ed program.
B.Ed SP & FET Teaching programme is a structured 4-year undergraduate degree offered in both contact and online modes.
Students can select their preferred area of specialisation: Science, Technology and Mathematics, or Business and Management.
Head of School, Kamala Pather says Regenesys' new School of Education aims to address South Africa's shortage of qualified secondary school teachers, especially in STEM subjects.
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Professional Fighters League Coming To South Africa this Saturday
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The Professional Fighters League is bringing excitement to Mixed Martial Arts with its unique "win and advance" format.
The league is coming to South Africa this Saturday, with top MMA fighters from 15 African countries competing at Carnival City in Johannesburg.
Coinciding with Women's Day, the event will showcase top female fighters and their impressive skills.
PFL Africa Director of Marketing David Kijo:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.90 to the US Dollar, 23.81 to the British Pound, and 20.72 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,371.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.07 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,466.00.
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Google Pledges R670 Million To Boost AI Development In Africa
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Google has pledged R670 million to boost artificial intelligence development in Africa.
The tech giant is supporting AI tool development in over 40 African languages with R54 million in funding for the Masakhane Research Foundation.
Google will also support education programs in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, and help over 100 AI-driven startups through a catalytic initiative.
This effort aims to nurture Africa's growing AI talent pool and ensure technologies are locally relevant and globally impactful.
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