News Bulletin of 27 November 2025, 3pm

The University of Johannesburg hosted the three-day International Globelics Conference, bringing together academics, policymakers, and innovation practitioners from over 50 countries.
The event focused on using innovation for sustainable and inclusive development, addressing challenges such as inequality, climate change, digital transformation, and governance.
Speakers emphasised the importance of amplifying Global South voices, fostering collaboration, and translating research into real-world solutions.
The conference also highlighted Africa’s role in shaping global knowledge and the need for inclusive, context-driven approaches to science, technology, and innovation.

The Electronic Recycling Association is helping South Africans recycle almost any electronic device safely and responsibly.
The non-profit accepts items from electric toys and drills to microwaves, televisions and cell phones, with over 400 collection points nationwide and plans to expand further.
ERA CEO Ashley explains how they take custody of The waste.

The Tule River Indian Tribe in California has regained 17,000 acres of ancestral land in the Yowlumne Hills.
As part of the land’s return, several Tule elk were released into the hills for the first time in decades.
The land connects the tribe’s reservation with US Forest Service land and the Giant Sequoia National Monument, creating a significant conservation corridor.
The tribe partnered with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to reintroduce the elk.
The restored land will support wildlife preservation, cultural heritage, and environmental stewardship.