News Bulletin of 30 November 2025, 7am

The Gauteng Education Department has opened the L.I.S.T.E.N Science Space at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre to inspire young scientists and innovators.
This 200-square-metre world-class space is a result of a collaborative effort between the China Association for Science and Technology and the China Science and Technology Museum.
The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre offers interactive exhibits, science shows, and workshops designed to make learning fun and engaging.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has encouraged schools to make visits to the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre compulsory to boost STEM literacy, emphasizing the facility's potential to inspire young minds.

The United Nations Development Programme has unveiled its DIME initiative to modernise South Africa’s township economy using digital tools that strengthen food safety and business operations.
The system integrates digital identity, stock management, traceability and e-payments.
The first rollout in Gauteng equips tuck shops with software, and connectivity that allows them to collect and exchange data over the internet and links them to formal business registries.
The programme boosts compliance, financial access and youth employment, positioning township retailers as a resilient, investable part of the economy.

African creatives gathered in Accra, Ghana, for the first Creatives Connect Africa Conference, highlighting the continent's thriving arts scene.
The conference brought together filmmakers, musicians, designers, and other artists to explore ways to promote African creativity and facilitate cross-border trade.
The event aimed to create a digital marketplace for African creatives to trade and grow their work freely.
Key highlights of the conference included masterclasses, panel discussions, and exhibitions showcasing African film, music, fashion, and art.