News Bulletin of 5 December 2025, 6am

The Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge was recently held at JSE in Sandton, where ten women founders of businesses from across the continent competed.
Five of them received equity-free grants worth more than 1-million-7-thousand-rand.
The challenge attracted 1,163 submissions from tech founders across Africa, highlighting the depth of talent that often goes overlooked, especially among women working in the digital economy.
It aims to address a R720b funding gap that continues to limit economic growth and job creation.
South Africa CEO and executive director of Naspers and Prosus, Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa is proud of the winners, saying they represent the next generation of tech leaders.

South African Scientists have been recognised at Global Change Conference for their role in advancing understanding of environmental and climate systems.
Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina praised the scientists' contributions through research, planning, and sustainability initiatives at the 6th National Global Change Conference at the University of Mpumalanga.
The conference brought together scientists, policymakers, and young researchers to discuss challenges like climate change, pollution, urbanisation, and biodiversity loss.
University of Mpumalanga Deputy Vice-Chancellor Aldo Stroebel said the event strengthens South Africa's capacity to respond to environmental shifts and fosters collaboration in research.

Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to grow its aviation industry, with the government committing to purchase eight more aircraft by 2030 to boost the national carrier, Air Tanzania.
Officials say the initiative is intended to broaden domestic and international routes and establish the country as a key regional aviation hub.
Tanzanian Transport Minister, Prof. Makame Mbarawa says the establishment of an aviation hub is directly linked to growth in ther country's trourism sector:
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