News Bulletin of 7 July 2025, 7am

LeadHERship continues to be a powerful platform for nurturing ambition and preparing the next generation of female leaders for the world of work.
The initiative by Pizza Hut is empowering young women across South Africa providing them with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
The programme hosted an inspiring Empower-HER session at its Bryanston head office, welcoming over 40 eager participants.
The atmosphere buzzed with enthusiasm as attendees took part in interactive workshops, mentorship sessions, and practical career-building activities.

The National Science and Technology Forum-South-32 Awards also known as the Science-Oscars of South Africa, are set to take place on 31 July.
The awards serve as a platform to recognise the exceptional contributions made by individuals, teams and organisations in science, engineering, technology and innovation.
This year’s theme, ‘Quantum Science and Technology’ is in alignment with the United Nations proclamation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
The competition features 16-distinct categories where talented nominees go head-to-head.

A new report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations has highlighted the critical role young people can play in shaping the future of food security, economic growth and climate resilience.
With 1.3 billion individuals aged 15-24 globally the report emphasizes that unlocking the potential of youth in agriculture can have a significant impact on the global economy.
According to the "The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems," report bridging the employment gap for youth in agriculture could increase the global economy by 1.4%, translating to approximately 1.5 trillion dollars.
UN FAO Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division's Lauren Phillips says by empowering youth in agriculture food security, nutrition, and economic opportunities cold be improved:
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