News Bulletin of 8 October 2025, 6am

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Africa Energy Efficiency Facility to tackle energy inefficiency
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The Africa Energy Efficiency Facility, a legacy project of South Africa’s G20 presidency, aims to raise $3-billion to tackle energy inefficiencies in Africa.
This according to Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, who spoke at the legacy launch of the AfEEF in Durban, held ahead of the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group meetings.
The AfEEF is a collaboration initiative between the department, the African Union Commission through the African Energy Commission, and the United Nations Environment Programme.
Graham-Maré noted that energy inefficiencies in Africa have reached levels of up to 60% in some areas – leaving millions of people completely without access to electricity and others without clean cooking solutions.
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Nominations for 2025 Legends Awards open
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Nominations are now open for the 2025 Legends Awards, and the deadline is next Wednesday
The awards honour South Africa’s greatest living legends whose work, creativity, and impact continue to shape the nation’s story.
This year’s theme is Generations United.
The awards ceremony will be held on November 1st in Midrand, Johannesburg.
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Table Mountain emphasizes commitment to conservation and community upliftment
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company Managing Director Wahida Parker has highlighted the company's commitment to ongoing conservation, community upliftment, and tourism excellence.
Parker's comments come as the company marks 96 years of operations this month.
Since 1929, over 32-million people have enjoyed the scenic ride.
Parker is emphasizing their continued efforts to protect the mountain, while providing a top-tier experience for visitors, especially in anticipation of the upcoming festive season.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.21 to the US Dollar, 23.10 to the British Pound, and 20.06 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,972.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.95 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,275.00.
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Coach Broos declares Zimbabwe match most crucial
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe is the most crucial match.
South Africa needs 2-wins to keep alive their hopes of automatic qualification for next year's World Cup in the Americas.
The match against Zimbabwe, in Durban on Friday, will be followed by the final qualifier against Rwanda in Mbombela next week Tuesday.
The coach says based on their solid performances in their last eight matches, Bafana deserve to be at next year's World Cup:
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