News Bulletin of 22 October 2025, 2pm

The Wits Enactus team won the national Enactus South Africa championship for the first time since 2001.
Led by student president Kgodiso Raolane, the team’s projects,
HRA Transportation and Drip Taylors, focused on solving social and environmental challenges.
After their national win, they represented South Africa at the Enactus World Cup 2025 in Bangkok and finished among the Top 16 teams out of 33 countries.
The achievement has opened doors for students to grow their ideas and expand their projects internationally.

The first-ever African Boating Conference is underway at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, bringing together over 200 global industry leaders to explore the continent’s growing blue economy.
The two-day event aims to boost investment in recreational boating, superyachts, marine tourism, and sustainable ocean development.
Experts say Africa’s stunning coastlines and unique destinations give it a natural advantage in attracting high-end boating tourism.
Cape Town’s expertise in yacht building and maintenance also positions the city as a key hub for the industry’s future growth.

A growing number of climbers are turning to Nepal’s lesser-known mountains, bringing fresh opportunities for adventure and international collaboration.
Beyond Everest, hundreds of untouched 6,000- and 7,000-metre peaks are attracting small teams from around the world, climbing in alpine style with minimal equipment and no supplementary oxygen.
Authorities say over 1,300 climbing permits have been issued this autumn, spreading tourism to remote regions and supporting local communities.
The trend promotes sustainable travel, protects heavily visited peaks, and inspires human achievement.