News Bulletin of 11 August 2025, 7am

The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Department in partnership with the Pan African Collective for Evidence, has launched South Africa’s first artificial intelligence-powered Living Evidence Map to fight gender-based violence and femicide.
Pan African Collective for Evidence’s Andile Madonsela says the platform provides real-time updates and centralizes research, enabling policymakers and activists to develop impactful solutions.
She emphasizes that this initiative celebrates the resilience of frontline workers and drives urgent, evidence-based action to bring an end to GBV:
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Momentum’s third annual Women Who Make Moves in Sports Summit took place at GIBS Business School in Illovo last week, uniting athletes, industry professionals, and brand builders for two days of focused learning and collaboration.
With masterclasses designed to grow women’s influence in sport, the summit blended practical tools with inspiration.
Momentum CMO Nontokozo Madonsela emphasised the goal of lasting impact.

The Johannesburg Market has won the “Best Collaborative Teamwork Project” award at the 2025 Africa Conference and Awards of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
The two-day event spotlighted ethical procurement, supplier empowerment, and supply chain resilience.
The accolade recognises Joburg Market’s excellence in cross-functional collaboration and governance.
Senior manager Boitumelo Lephadi says the win affirms their commitment to ethical, inclusive procurement and strategic teamwork that delivers value with integrity and transparency.