News Bulletin of 31 July 2025, 11am

The Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Department has highlighted that as part of 2025 Women's month launch the Women Trade Intervention will focus on three priorities.
The plan includes supporting the informal economy, identifying key sectors for growth, and promoting collaboration for local investments.
To mark the official launch of Women’s Month, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga will hosts a Women Trade Intervention Dialogue.
Observed annually in August, Women’s Month pays tribute to the pivotal role played by women in the struggle against all forms of discrimination, subordination, and exploitation.
The launch will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday.

Education Expert Derrick Manyisa says ed-tech platform "Marking App Africa" will help solve existing problems in the education sector.
The app created by a group of innovative young South Africans uses automation to mark handwritten tests--potentially saving teachers up to 80% of their administrative time.
This cutting-edge solution is set to transform the education landscape and make a positive impact on the teaching profession.
This is what Manyisa had to say:
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Top African musicians have united to support wildlife conservation through the "Music for Wildlife" concert series.
Launched on Trace Global Network TV channels and streaming platforms, this celebration of culture and conservation aims to reach over 350 million viewers in 190 countries.
The series is a collaborative effort between Wild Africa and OAS1S-ONE, and it features over 150 musicians advocating for the protection of Africa's wildlife and wild spaces.
Artists such as CKay, Focalistic, Musa Keys, and Vinka are among the many talented musicians participating in this initiative.
Multi-award-winning South African rapper Focalistic stresses that protecting wildlife is crucial as it creates jobs and attracts tourists, boosting Africa's economy.