News Bulletin of 17 July 2025, 3pm

Two inspiring South African entrepreneurs, Phindile Cebekhulu-Msomi and Retang Phaahla, have been honoured at the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards, held in Hyde Park, Johannesburg.
Cebekhulu-Msomi, founder of Hazile Group, received the Bold Future Award for her groundbreaking work in sustainable agriculture and clean energy for rural communities.
Phaahla, founder of Setšong Tea Crafters, won the Bold Woman Award for revitalising indigenous tea culture while empowering women in Limpopo.
Both women were celebrated for blending innovation, heritage, and impact; proving that bold, purpose-driven business can shape a better future.

Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande is leading a high-level South African delegation on a working visit to Tunisia and Algeria this week, aiming to boost partnerships in science, technology and innovation.
The visit, which wraps up on Thursday, includes meetings with both countries’ science ministers and tours of key research institutions.
Nzimande says the mission supports a Pan-African vision for development through homegrown innovation, aligned with the African Union’s STI strategy.
The trip will end with the adoption of new action plans to deepen collaboration and promote a sovereign science agenda for Africa.

Norway’s Jonas Abrahamsen took a surprise victory in Stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse(too-loose), outsmarting the sprinters with a long-range breakaway.
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar crashed just 4km from the finish, but his key rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel showed true sportsmanship by waiting for him to recover.
Ireland’s Ben Healy held on to the yellow jersey after a tense, fast-paced 156km ride marked by five short climbs.
The peloton now heads into the Pyrenees for the first real mountain test of the Tour.