News Bulletin of 7 August 2026, 9am

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Young Women Gain STEM Career Pathways
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The University of Pretoria has launched a Girls in STEM programme aimed at encouraging more young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The programme brought together school learners for hands-on activities, exhibitions and mentorship sessions with women working in STEM fields.
The initiative connects learners with career opportunities and practical experiences in the industry.
It is supported by several science and education partners to help grow the next generation of female innovators.
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Animal Group Brings Hope To Families
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Animal welfare group, Funda Nenja, has delivered food hampers, vegetable crops and winter support items to families in a town, in KwaZulu-Natal.
The organisation provides food for households and pets while helping families start gardens to grow their own produce.
The programme also supports community assistants, including a recent visit to the family of King, a dog linked to the organisation’s work.
Funda Nenja says the initiative helps families improve food security while strengthening support for animals in the community.
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Alexandra Youth Gain Free Acting Skills
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Amaphupho Entertainment has launched free acting classes in Alexandra to help young people develop performance skills.
The programme, started by Kwanele Dlamini and his team, currently has 19 participants learning acting, communication and teamwork.
The initiative aims to create opportunities for aspiring performers while keeping creative activities accessible to the community.
The organisation is seeking support to expand its classes and develop more film and media projects.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.36 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,251.00.
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Kenya Communities Turn Seaweed Into Businesses
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Seaweed farming is creating new business opportunities along Kenya’s coast, with communities turning the crop into products such as soap, shampoo and body lotion.
Farmers are increasing their income by moving from harvesting raw seaweed to producing finished goods.
Support programmes are helping women and young entrepreneurs grow their skills and businesses, while also expanding trade opportunities across Africa.
Kilimo Trust Senior Programme Officer Andrew Kasera says the initiative aims to create more jobs for women and young people:
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