News Bulletin of 14 October 2025, 8am

The Public Investment Corporation has announced a R1.3 billion fund to support early-stage mining opportunities across South Africa and the African continent.
The largest asset manager in Africa says this it hopes to boost exploration, support the just energy transition, and drive inclusive economic growth.
The PIC says its latest allocation reinforces its commitment to responsible and sustainable investing, while positioning South Africa as a leader in the global shift toward green energy and critical mineral supply chains.

The Western Cape Education Department learners and teachers have delivered an exceptional performance by winning 14 awards at the 2025 National Skills Competition.
Education MEC, David Maynier says teachers and TVET college students from all nine provinces showcased their technical and vocational talents across a wide range of disciplines.
He says participants competed in real-world, industry-relevant tasks:
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The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa has launched a digital payments system to cut transaction costs by allowing businesses to settle deals in local currencies.
COMESA, which has 21-member states including Egypt, Kenya and Ethiopia, joins efforts to promote local currency payments in Africa, reducing trade costs by eliminating the need for US-dollars in cross-border transactions.
In its statement COMESA says the new platform, known as the Digital Retail Payments Platform, is starting off with trials between Malawi and Zambia.