News Bulletin of 9 September 2025, 11am

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Young entrepreneurs get chance to grow businesses
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Applications are now open for the Orange Corners Designs Incubation programme that offers young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg and Cape Town vital support and funding to grow their businesses.
The 12-month programme offers 20 selected entrepreneurs in each city a year of intensive support, including workshops, masterclasses, and one-on-one mentoring to refine their products and business systems.
Selected participants can receive up to R53,000 in funding.
Orange Corners Designs programme Manager, Khanya Mpuang:
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VUT & Standard Bank launches Green Hydrogen and Alternative Energy Hub
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The Vaal University of Technology and Standard Bank have launched a Green Hydrogen and Alternative Energy Hub.
The centre will produce hydrogen from waste and renewable systems, driving innovation in South Africa's green economy.
It aims to cut carbon emissions, boost local industries, and create jobs.
The hub will also equip students with skills and research opportunities.
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Western Cape Department promotes culture of reading across all ages
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The Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport Department says it is committed to promoting a culture of reading across all ages.
Marking International Literacy Day, yesterday, MEC Ricardo Mackenzie highlighted the role of public libraries in providing books, digital resources, and safe study spaces.
He confirmed that with 375 service points, rural internet access, and programmes for the blind, the department supports thousands annually and has urged residents to join libraries:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at Error to the US Dollar, Error to the British Pound, and Error to the Euro.

Gold is trading at Error dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,033.00.
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Kenya invests $3.9 million to host Africa’s First Grammy hub
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President William Ruto has confirmed Kenya's $3.9M bid to host the first Recording Academy Africa hub in Nairobi.
This is not the Grammy Awards ceremony itself, but a creative center tied to the Academy.
Ruto emphasized that this strategic move is designed to unlock opportunities within the creative sector and position Kenya as a key player on the international entertainment stage.
Kenya is pursuing opportunities to boost its creative sector, including bidding to host the 2027 World Creative Economy Conference, a first for an African country.
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