News Bulletin of 8 October 2026, 7am

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Shimza Makes DJ Mag Top 100 Debut
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South African DJ and producer Shimza has made his debut on the 2026 DJ Mag Top 100 DJs list, ranking at number 75.
He joins fellow South African Black Coffee, who placed 14th, while Swiss-South African deep-house producer Nora En Pure also featured at number 73.
Shimza’s entry follows a year of international activity, including his residency at Pacha Ibiza, the launch of his Shimza & Co event series, and the release of his Sunset in Pretoria EP.
Shimza’s entry follows a year of international activity, including his residency at Pacha Ibiza, the launch of his Shimza & Co event series, and the release of his Sunset in Pretoria EP.
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Western Cape Secures 18 Skills Podiums
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Team Western Cape has secured 18 podium places at the 2026 National Skills Competition.
More than 17,000 learners took part in qualifying rounds, with 151 learners and 77 teachers reaching the national final.
Competitors tackled practical challenges in disciplines including electronics, automotive and woodworking, testing their technical skills, problem-solving and precision.
Education MEC Jaco Londt says the achievement shows what is possible when technical and vocational skills are invested in to prepare young people for the world of work.
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Tanzania on Track for 2027 AFCON
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Tanzania says preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations are on track, with infrastructure projects moving towards a December completion deadline.
Tanzania is co-hosting the tournament with Kenya and Uganda, with matches planned across the three East African countries.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe inspected preparations in Dar es Salaam last month and expressed confidence that the work can be completed on time, ruling out any move of the tournament.
Motsepe is expected to make his final assessment of Tanzania’s readiness in January:
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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 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,741.00.
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Spotify Expands Audiobooks to 180 Markets
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Spotify is expanding its audiobook service to more than 180 markets by the end of 2026.
The service is currently available in 22 markets and offers more than 800-thousand audiobooks.
Spotify says audiobook listening hours on its platform have increased by more than 30% over the past year.
The company is also adding features that allow users to switch between printed and audio books and track their progress.
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