News Bulletin of 12 October 2025, 7am

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane will today give an update on the online admissions placements for Grades 1 and 8 learners for the 2026 academic year.
Online applications for both grades closed at the end of August, 2025.
Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says the MEC will also give an update on the upcoming matric exams:
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Senior leaders from the International Finance Corporation and the Banking Association of South Africa on Wednesday gathered to discuss Africa’s financial future.
This took place at the Radisson Red Hotel, in Rosebank.
IFC regional director Claudia Conceição highlighted South African banks’ potential to lead both domestically and across Africa, especially in energy, infrastructure, and sustainable finance.
She outlined the IFC’s mission to unlock private sector investment, to create jobs and support economic growth.

The European Union has committed about R11 billion, to modernise power grids and expand clean energy access in nine African countries.
Funding will go towards Côte d'Ivoire's transmission upgrade, Cameroon's rural electrification, and expand Somalia's renewable energy.
The investment aims to support Africa’s energy transition, create jobs, and strengthen regional stability, while addressing the needs of the 600 million people without electricity across the continent.