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Tshwane to Turn Old Buildings into Housing for Municipal Workers
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The City of Tshwane is set to convert rundown buildings in the capital into housing for municipal workers who travel long distances to work.
The move responds to concerns raised by the South African Municipal Workers’ Union.
City officials say the plan will not only improve workers' quality of life but also boost urban renewal.
Refurbished buildings will offer affordable accommodation near economic hubs.
The metro hopes this will help workers save on transport while contributing to the local economy through rates and services
The move responds to concerns raised by the South African Municipal Workers’ Union.
City officials say the plan will not only improve workers' quality of life but also boost urban renewal.
Refurbished buildings will offer affordable accommodation near economic hubs.
The metro hopes this will help workers save on transport while contributing to the local economy through rates and services
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Egypt’s R18-Billion Grand Museum to Open in November
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Egypt’s highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open on 1 November near the Pyramids of Giza.
Costing over R18 billion, the museum will be the largest in the world dedicated to a single civilisation.
It features more than 100,000 artefacts, including the famous treasures of Tutankhamun.
The launch is expected to attract millions of visitors and revive Egypt’s vital tourism sector.
Despite earlier delays, officials are calling the opening a major cultural milestone.
Costing over R18 billion, the museum will be the largest in the world dedicated to a single civilisation.
It features more than 100,000 artefacts, including the famous treasures of Tutankhamun.
The launch is expected to attract millions of visitors and revive Egypt’s vital tourism sector.
Despite earlier delays, officials are calling the opening a major cultural milestone.
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Google Donates R18 Million to Boost AI Research at University of Pretoria
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The University of Pretoria has received a R18 million donation from Google to support its African Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
The funding will help train future AI leaders through fellowships and research in key areas like healthcare, agriculture, and climate resilience.
It also supports ethical, inclusive AI development shaped by African needs. Led by Professor Vukosi Marivate, the institute aims to grow Africa’s contribution to global AI research.
The donation strengthens UP’s role as a hub for impactful, solutions-driven innovation on the continent.
The funding will help train future AI leaders through fellowships and research in key areas like healthcare, agriculture, and climate resilience.
It also supports ethical, inclusive AI development shaped by African needs. Led by Professor Vukosi Marivate, the institute aims to grow Africa’s contribution to global AI research.
The donation strengthens UP’s role as a hub for impactful, solutions-driven innovation on the continent.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.70 to the US Dollar, 23.76 to the British Pound, and 20.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,383.97 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.20 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,543.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.70 to the US Dollar, 23.76 to the British Pound, and 20.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,383.97 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.20 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,543.00.
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