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South Africa to Host 2025 Urban20 Summit, focusing on Climate Action and Urban Resilience
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South Africa is set to host the 2025 Urban20 Summit, an event that brings together cities from G20 member states to tackle global economic, climate change, and development issues.
The summit will focus on Climate Action and Urban Resilience, recognizing African cities' vulnerability and potential to lead solutions to the climate crisis.
The U20 cycle, co-chaired by Johannesburg and Tshwane, aims to advance urban priorities and amplify the voices of African cities on the global stage by informing G20 negotiations.
This will provide a platform for African cities to share their perspectives and solutions to climate change, shaping global policies and actions.
The summit will focus on Climate Action and Urban Resilience, recognizing African cities' vulnerability and potential to lead solutions to the climate crisis.
The U20 cycle, co-chaired by Johannesburg and Tshwane, aims to advance urban priorities and amplify the voices of African cities on the global stage by informing G20 negotiations.
This will provide a platform for African cities to share their perspectives and solutions to climate change, shaping global policies and actions.
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Pikitup boosts fleet with 41 caged trucks
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Johannesburg's waste management agency, Pikitup, has boosted its fleet with 12 new compactor trucks and 41 caged trucks to enhance waste collection and recycling in the city.
City of Johannesburg MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Jack Sekwaila, says the new vehicles will help enhance bulk and commercial waste services and support the metro’s Smart City agenda.
Sekwaila stressed that the new fleet will not only improve service delivery but also generate revenue and support recycling cooperatives through new waste-sorting facilities.
City of Johannesburg MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Jack Sekwaila, says the new vehicles will help enhance bulk and commercial waste services and support the metro’s Smart City agenda.
Sekwaila stressed that the new fleet will not only improve service delivery but also generate revenue and support recycling cooperatives through new waste-sorting facilities.
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SA take on Nigeria in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier
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South Africa will face Nigeria in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier tonight at the Free State Stadium.
A Bafana Bafana win would knock the Super Eagles out of contention and improve South Africa's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Kick off is at 6pm.
Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams has urged South Africans to come out in their numbers and support the team:
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A Bafana Bafana win would knock the Super Eagles out of contention and improve South Africa's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Kick off is at 6pm.
Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams has urged South Africans to come out in their numbers and support the team:
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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 66.48 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,029.00.
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 66.48 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,029.00.
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