News Bulletin of 6 August 2025, 5pm

Eli Foods and Events recently hosted a charity event for learners at Ezibukweni and Bapedi primary schools.
Sponsored by Tiger Brands and Hellopay, 700 hamburgers and drinks were donated, providing a special lunch and uplifting stories.
Founder Mfundo Gasa aimed to motivate learners to dream big, respect elders, and prioritise their studies.
Sponsors highlighted the importance of supporting youth and community initiatives beyond just financial gain.
The official International Kota Day event will take place on September 6 at Emdeni Sports Complex with food, music, and entertainment.

A specialised team from Wales is training dogs to help stop poaching across southern Africa.
Starting as puppies, the dogs are exposed to various scents and sounds, including African wildlife, to prepare them for fieldwork.
One dog, Shinga, recently tracked a poacher 4.5 kilometres back to his home at Zimbabwe’s Imire Conservancy, leading to an arrest.
Trainers Darren Priddle and Jacqui Law raise and prepare puppies for tracking, scent detection, and obedience to support anti-poaching units.
These dogs are becoming vital tools in protecting endangered species and helping rangers catch criminals.

Tshwane University of Technology’s Vianney Witesyavwirwa Kambale has earned the Best Paper Award at the 2025 IEEE ICTAS Conference.
His research focused on improving AI forecasting tools through knowledge distillation, making them accessible on devices with limited processing power.
The study offers important insights for applications in energy, healthcare, IoT, and finance.
Vianney is pursuing a doctorate in Austria and lectures in AI and Machine Learning at TUT.
His achievement highlights TUT’s rising profile in innovative research across Africa and the world.