News Bulletin of 9 June 2025, 1pm

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Eskom Partners with Entrepreneurs to Create Jobs
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Eskom's Business Connect is in Gauteng, helping small, medium, and micro-enterprises grow through empowerment and partnership opportunities.
The program aims to boost the economy, create jobs, and support small businesses.
Eskom is engaging with entrepreneurs and business owners to explore ways to work together and drive growth.
By supporting small businesses, Eskom is contributing to the country's economic development.
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Ramaphosa Engages Youth at Sefako Makgatho School
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is engaging with young people at Sefako Makgatho Primary School in Saulsville, a flagship site for his government's youth employment initiatives.
The President's programs aim to create job opportunities and support young South Africans in their career development.
By interacting with the youth, President Ramaphosa is listening to their concerns and ideas, and exploring ways to address unemployment and empower the next generation of leaders.
Ramaphosa says Two Hundred Thousand young people are beneficiaries.
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SA and Switzerland Strengthen Science Ties
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South Africa and Switzerland are strengthening their science and innovation partnership.
Key stakeholders from both countries met in Bern, Switzerland, to build on their long-standing collaboration.
The partnership aims to drive progress in both nations through joint research and innovation initiatives.
The meeting explored ways to enhance cooperation, sharing knowledge and expertise to tackle common challenges and achieve mutual benefits.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.72 to the US Dollar, 23.91 to the British Pound, and 20.24 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,307.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,318.00.
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Your idea could win R2500
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919 FM is inviting listeners to share their innovative ideas on improving the City of Johannesburg.

From safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.
The station is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea.

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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