News Bulletin of 29 August 2025, 4pm

Young people in Alexandra are taking their job hunt directly to companies through a door-to-door campaign led by the SA Job Seekers Movement.
The initiative sees job seekers delivering CVs in person, with the aim of securing immediate employment while also building long-term relationships with employers.
Earlier this month, more than 350 job seekers joined the campaign at Longmeadow Business Estate, where dozens of CVs were collected for security posts and interviews are already under way.
The movement also hosts monthly work readiness workshops at Motswedi Skills Centre, helping young people prepare for opportunities.

Connor Lewis, a 17-year-old pupil from Curro Hermanus, has developed an app that calculates the exact solar panel wattage needed to charge an electric vehicle.
He unveiled the app at EV Now’s EVs on Display showcase in Hermanus, where attendees also explored models including a Tesla and an electric G-Wagon.
The app factors in home solar output, location-based weather data, and vehicle battery specs to provide real-time charging calculations, and can even add EVs manually if not on the preloaded list.
Connor built the working software in just two hours, without AI or external assistance, winning a R10,000 electric scooter for his achievement.

West Africa’s first fashion and design concept store Alara is marking ten years in Lagos. Founded by Reni Folawiyo, the landmark store has become a showcase of African creativity, blending tradition with modern style.
Inside, clothing from top African designers is displayed alongside global brands, art and books.
The boutique also extends into food through NOK restaurant, led by Senegalese chef Pierre Thiam, which celebrates the region’s cuisine.
With partnerships abroad and growing global recognition, Alara has helped place African design firmly on the world stage while inspiring the next generation of talent.