News Bulletin of 3 December 2025, 5pm

Five women tech entrepreneurs from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and the DRC received over R1.7 million in equity-free grants at the Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge finale in Sandton.
The competition supports women-led tech startups and aims to address Africa’s R720 billion funding gap.
Finalists pitched innovations ranging from AI-powered crop protection and pollinator health solutions to event-tech platforms and gender-rights technology.
Winners now gain funding, mentorship from senior leaders, and access to investor networks across the continent, strengthening opportunities for female-led innovation in Africa’s digital economy.

South African artistic gymnastics celebrated a major achievement as Jana van Staden claimed silver in the floor event at the Vera Čáslavská Grand Prix in Brno, Czech Republic.
Alongside teammate Zia Davids, Jana competed against some of the world’s top young gymnasts, supported by Team SA coaches and judges.
Her polished routine in the floor final secured the podium finish and brought home a memorable result for the country.
The competition also provided both gymnasts with valuable international experience and exposure at a key global developmental event.

Egypt has taken a big step in upgrading its rail network with Siemens Mobility revealing its new Velaro high-speed trains, capable of 250 km/h.
Forty-one trains will run on the country’s 2,000-kilometre high-speed network, cutting travel times by up to half and connecting most major cities.
Siemens also completed the first test run of its Desiro regional train near the new 6th of October dry port, with officials calling it a major moment in Egypt’s transport modernisation.