News Bulletin of 8 July 2025, 1pm

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Final leg of Youth Health Plug Career Expo held at Bertha Gxowa Hospital
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The last leg of the Youth Health Plug Career Expo took place on the 27th of June at Bertha Gxowa Hospital.

Learners who are interested in exploring career opportunities within the health sector were encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.

The campaign aims to empower young people through exposure, interaction and inspiration, encouraging them to view healthcare as a life-changing career choice that offers opportunities to serve and lead.
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Gauteng Government backs Agro-Processing sector
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The Gauteng Provincial Government has reaffirmed its support for the agro-processing sector through the inaugural Gauteng Agro-processing Convention and Expo, which kicked off on Thursday, 3 July 2025 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.

Government has been deliberating on how to position the province as a leading agro-processing hub in South Africa, with a strong focus on innovation, enterprise development, and investment opportunities.

The event features high-level panel discussions, deal-making opportunities, and an expo showcasing cutting-edge products, technologies, and success stories from across the agro-processing value chain.
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Marriott International to add over 50 new properties in Africa by 2027
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Marriott International has announced plans to expand its footprint in Africa with the addition of more than 50 properties and over by the end of 2027.

The planned expansion will focus on luxury, premium, and select-service brands, with significant growth anticipated for Protea Hotels by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, and an increasing appetite for branded residential projects.

More than 30% of the anticipated additions are expected to be conversions and adaptive reuse projects.
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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 69.52 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,900.00.
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Stand a chance to win R2500 on 919 FM
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919 FM is inviting listeners to submit their creative ideas on improving the City of Johannesburg.
The station is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea.
From safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas and listen 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.
Winners will be announced at the end of the month.
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Local: 70 words (31%), National: 86 words (38%), International: 71 words (31%)