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Hello, everyone! Welcome to ‘Just a Moment News.’ I’m Erika, and today, on July 11, 2024, we’re diving into some of the latest and most intriguing news stories from around the globe.

First up, let’s talk about a thrilling moment in sports. England’s national football team has made it to a major final after defeating the Netherlands in a nail-biting match. Ollie Watkins, playing as a late substitute, scored the winning goal in the final minutes, securing a 2-1 victory for England. This win not only propels England into the final against Spain but also brings them one step closer to potentially ending their fifty-eight-year trophy drought. Under Gareth Southgate’s management, England has shown significant growth, reaching several major tournament finals and semifinals since 2016.

Moving on to weather news from Cape Town, where the city is bracing for severe storms. The South African Weather Service has issued a Level Eight weather warning for Thursday, indicating worsening conditions. The City of Cape Town, led by Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, is fully mobilized to tackle the ongoing storm, which has already caused significant flooding in areas like Sunset Drive and Dennehof in Somerset West. With more cold fronts expected, the city’s staff is working tirelessly, and the community has been urged to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

In a different kind of storm, a massive cyber-heist has hit South Africa, with cybercriminals stealing at least three hundred million Rand from taxpayers over the past ten years due to security flaws at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. This decade-long issue was brought to light by Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson. Following a recent incident where another twenty-four million Rand was stolen, a full forensic investigation is underway, involving multiple agencies and cybersecurity experts.

Switching gears to sports again, Samkelo Cele, a guard for the Cape Town Tigers, has been invited to join the New York Knicks for the NBA Summer League. This opportunity comes after his standout performance in the Basketball Africa League. Cele’s journey from Durban High School to the international stage has been remarkable, and he could potentially become the first South African to play in the NBA.

Now, let’s talk about a local success story. Brian Dyongo, leveraging the Wise Move platform, has significantly grown his moving business, resulting in an eighty percent increase in revenue. Wise Move, co-founded by Chante Venter, aims to support local businesses and job creation by offering competitive pricing and special rates for empty backloads, helping small business owners like Dyongo achieve personal and financial success.

Lastly, Xiaomi’s “dark factory” in Beijing represents a significant leap in manufacturing technology. This fully automated facility, producing sixty smartphones per minute without human involvement, showcases advanced robotics and AI applications in production. The factory’s design eliminates the need for lighting, heating, or environmental controls, enhancing both economic and environmental efficiency.

And in the realm of artificial intelligence, Lee Sedol, an 18-time world champion of the board game Go, shares his experience and insights after his historic defeat by AlphaGo, an AI developed by Google’s DeepMind. This event highlighted AI’s growing capability and its implications beyond gaming, prompting Sedol to focus on preparing the younger generation for a future increasingly shaped by AI.

That’s all from ‘Just a Moment News’ today. I’m Erika, and I hope you found these stories as fascinating as I did. Join us next time for more insights and updates from around the world. Thank you for tuning in!

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