News Bulletin of 9 May 2025, 11am

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The Joburg Market to host the prestigious World Union of Wholesale Markets Conference
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The Joburg Market will host the prestigious World Union of Wholesale Markets Conference, at the Sandton Convention Centre from the 14th of May.

The global event aims to elevate the recognition of South Africa’s largest fresh produce market, highlighting its capabilities and contributions to agricultural trade, while facilitating networking with key stakeholders in the global agricultural sector.

Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development, Cllr Nomoya Mnisi, says the conference will mark a defining moment for Johannesburg and the continent at large.
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Women in Sport Trust pledges to fund previously disadvantaged and underprivileged athletes
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The Women in Sport Trust is pledging to fund five previously disadvantaged and underprivileged athletes of colour, in a bid to accelerate transformation in aquatic sports.

The athletes are part of the Swimming, Water Polo and Diving sporting disciplines.
The trust's mission is to address the issues that affect female athletes and promote greater diversity and inclusion in sport.
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Logistics company DP World has commenced a $165 million expansion of its container terminal
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Multinational logistics company DP World has commenced a $165 million expansion of its container terminal at the Port of Maputo.
The project will double the terminal's capacity and reinforce its role as a trade and logistics hub for Southern African region.

The port of Maputo is at the heart of transforming trade on the African continent, as it has the potential to connect the land-locked countries of Southern Africa to the rest of the world.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.18 to the US Dollar, 24.12 to the British Pound, and 20.45 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,397.49 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.09 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 103,625.00.
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