News Bulletin of 22 September 2025, 12pm

Students urged to explore emerging science and tech fields
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, has urged students to pursue careers in emerging science and technology fields.
Speaking at the G20 Women and Girls in Science side event, Nzimande stressed the need to bridge gender gaps in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Spokesperson Veli Mbele says programmes like the African Girls Can Code Initiative enable girls to explore careers in AI, robotics, and data science:
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South Africa
TUT's Girls in Tech empowerment programme transforms opportunities for young women
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Girls in Tech empowerment programme is transforming opportunities for young women in information and communications technology.
The programme offers mentorship, hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies and opportunities to connect with accomplished ICT professionals.
Doctor Thembeka Manetje says this inclusive platform allows young women to learn, grow and boldly pursue success in technology.
Sandton and Gauteng
The Village of Love hosts event to support retirement home
Npo, The Village of Love's recently held its Spring Ball has raised funds for a Retirement home in Johannesburg South.
The organisation organized an event, together guests for an evening of food, music, and dance.
Guests enjoyed food, music, and dance while supporting a good cause.
The funds raised will support the development of a new retirement community in Joburg South.
Sandton and Gauteng
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The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.36 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.62 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,399.00.
United States, Trade, Industry and Competition, Minister meets US Trade Representative Ambassador
In a move to enhance South Africa’s economic relations with the United States, Trade, Industry and Competition, Minister Parks Tau recently met with the US Trade Representative Ambassador in Washington, DC.
It is reported that this high-stakes meeting is part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive aimed at reinforcing ties with one of South Africa’s key trade partners.
Tau and Ambassador Jamieson Greer engaged in productive dialogues focusing on priority issues and agreed upon a roadmap designed to guide future engagements that would pave the way to conclude ongoing processes.
Talks in Washington may help pave the way for South Africa's discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York.
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