News Bulletin of 7 May 2025, 12pm

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The global TechSprint competition has been launched by the Bank for International Settlements and The South African Reserve Bank
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The 2025 edition of the global TechSprint competition has been launched by the Bank for International Settlements in collaboration with The South African Reserve Bank.

Developers from around the world are invited to build innovative solutions for verifiable digital identity, and cyber risk mitigation, to pave the way for scalable and open financial ecosystems underpinned by trust and integrity.

Every year, the G20 TechSprint fosters the development of cutting-edge technological solutions to pressing global challenges.
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Motorists benefit from a third consecutive full price drop
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South African motorists are set to benefit from a third consecutive full price drop from today.
The Department of Mineral Resources confirmed the decrease in fuel prices, which was welcomed by the South African Petroleum Retailers Association.

The national vice chairperson of SAPRA, Lebo Ramolahloane says the reductions offer much-needed relief during a challenging economic period.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has become the latest African country to grant a license to Starlink
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has become the latest African country to grant a license to tech billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink.

The satellite internet provider is rapidly expanding its services on the continent and is live in more than a dozen countries.
Starlink was also granted licences by Somalia and Lesotho in the month of April.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.33 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 61.97 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 96,926.00.
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Stand a chance to win R2500 on 919 FM
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919 listeners are invited to share their innovative ideas for improving the City of Johannesburg.

The station is partnering with Sandton-based businesses, to give away R2500 each week for the best idea.
To share your ideas, WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919, and listen to the station throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.

Winners will be announced every Friday on the afternoon drive show.