News Bulletin of 14 November 2025, 2pm

The Township Economy Summit returns to Tembisa from 21 to 22 November, bringing together more than a thousand small business owners, corporate partners and government leaders.
The event is billed as a key platform for township entrepreneurs to connect with markets and support.
A major highlight will be the Township Economy Awards on 22 November, celebrating innovators who are driving growth and positive change in their communities.
Organisers say this year’s summit aligns with the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg, with a strong focus on building an inclusive economic future and turning policy into real action on the ground.

Seven South African tech companies have won the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2025.
They were selected from over 200 applicants and will receive up to R220 000 in grant funding, a pre-acceleration programme, and a ten-day business immersion trip to Dublin.
The challenge is run by Wits University’s Tshimologong Precinct in partnership with the Irish Embassy, DSTI, Dogpatch Labs and the Technology Innovation Agency.
The winners will gain mentorship, exposure to Ireland’s tech ecosystem, and networking opportunities with investors and industry experts.

Israel has reopened the Zikim Crossing in northern Gaza, allowing humanitarian aid trucks to enter the enclave for the first time since September.
UN agencies have been urging for increased access, especially after last month’s ceasefire, as communities in northern Gaza have been facing severe food shortages.
Some assistance had been reaching the area through the south, but it was not enough to meet urgent needs.
Cogat says the reopening follows a directive from Israel’s political leadership, with all supplies to be transferred by UN and international organisations after security inspections.