News Bulletin of 1 December 2025, 9am

Gwarube to launch R496 million education outcomes fund for ECD
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will today launch the 496-million-rand Education Outcomes Fund in Midrand, aimed at expanding access to quality Early Childhood Care and Education.
The Ministry spokesperson Terence Khala says the initiative will scale high-impact programmes, strengthen provider capacity and improve early learning results.
He says that using outcome-based funding, the model directs resources to proven interventions an supports early childhood development practitioner professionalisation:
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1 December:World AIDS Day
Today, marks World AIDS Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and supporting those living with the virus.
This year's theme, "Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response," highlights the resilience of communities and countries in the face of challenges.
Deputy president Paul Mashatile will lead the national commemoration day in Limpopo.
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Women in Tech Global Summit returns to Africa in 2026
The Women in Tech Global Summit is set to make its return to Africa in 2026, with Cape Town hosting the prestigious event from April 28-30.
This year's summit, themed "Where Africa Meets the World: Shaping the Future of Women in Innovation," aims to empower women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fields across emerging markets.
Over 500 global leaders, innovators, and changemakers are expected to attend, focusing on inclusive innovation, African-led solutions, and empowering 5 million women by 2030.
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Financial Indicators
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The Rand is trading at 17.10 to the US Dollar, 22.64 to the British Pound, and 19.83 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,214.29 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,662.00.
AU commits $30 billion in modernizing aviation infrastructure in Africa
The African Union has announced an ambitious plan to invest $30 billion in overhauling and modernizing aviation infrastructure across Africa.
This move is set to transform the continent's air transport sector and drive economic integration under the Single African Air Transport Market initiative.
The plan was unveiled during a high-level session in Angola, at an event themed "Financing and Modernizing African Civil Aviation Infrastructure to Promote Integrated Continental Airspace and Enable Free Movement Under SAATM."
According to the AU, the strategy will focus on integrating advanced technology, creating a seamless continental airspace, and incorporating renewable energy solutions across African airports.
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