News Bulletin of 12 October 2025, 8am

The City of Tshwane is taking action to transform the Tshwane Fresh Produce Market, providing a safe, clean, and efficient environment for farmers and traders to thrive.
In August, the metro was ordered to ensure the market is fire and smoke detection compliant, and purchase generators and evaporator coils.
The metro’s spokesperson, Mark Rountree, says maintenance expenditure at the Tshwane Market was increased by more than 50-percent to 33.1-million-rand for the year ending June 2025:
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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.

TikTok last month hosted its third Creators Education Day in Rosebank, bringing together emerging talents and the media.
The initiative, known as TikTok #LevelUpAfrica Creator Day, has become a vital platform for aspiring digital storytellers.
This year’s edition focused on helping creators track their growth, build lasting connections, and understand their role in the wider creative economy.
Workshops explored how to use monetisation tools effectively, the importance of producing high-quality content, and the responsibility of maintaining a safe and accountable platform.