News Bulletin of 7 October 2025, 4pm

Johannesburg will host the inaugural Global Creative Summit from 13 to 15 November under the theme Visa to the World.
The summit aims to position Africa at the heart of the global creative economy, bringing together artists, policymakers, and investors from across the continent.
Multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Gordon “Commissioner Gordon” Williams will deliver the keynote at the Investment Gala Dinner.
The three-day event will feature panel discussions, industry dialogues, and a musical showcase highlighting Africa’s impact in music, film, fashion, gaming, and publishing.
Organisers say the summit will foster collaboration, remove barriers, and position creativity as a driver of economic growth and sustainable development.

South Africans are coming together to protect Rogue, a conservation dog playing a crucial role in wildlife protection.
The three-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer is the first dog in the world trained to detect a highly vulnerable species, helping conservationists map habitats and safeguard wildlife from poachers.
Her work involves extensive travel between field sites, but her current crate is not crash-tested, putting her at risk on the road.
To address this, her handler launched a BackaBuddy campaign to raise R21,000 for a Thule Allax crash-tested crate.
In just over three weeks, supporters have contributed 92 percent of the target, ensuring Rogue can be safely equipped for her next field session.
Extra funds raised will go towards providing similar protection for other conservation dogs.

Google is investing $1 billion ( more than 17 billion rand) to provide artificial intelligence training and job skills to colleges and universities across the United States, and the three-year initiative will also make programs available free of charge to non-profits.
Students can access advanced AI tools, including Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and NotebookLM, to support research, writing, and project development, and the initiative aims to equip the next generation of professionals with practical AI skills for the future workforce.
Google says mastering these tools will help students adapt to a changing job market and seize opportunities in high-paying and technology-driven fields.