News Bulletin of 8 September 2025, 4pm

The FNB Art Joburg Fair wrapped up its 18th edition on Sunday, celebrating African creativity with powerful exhibitions.
One of the highlights was never before seen work by renowned photographer Santu Mofokeng, whose images capture moments of joy and freedom at Sewefontein.
Another standout was Nthabiseng Kekana’s installation titled Sankofa, which draws on ancestral traditions and pays tribute to the gift of healing passed down through generations.
The fair is recognised as the largest of its kind in Africa, bringing together artists, galleries and audiences to reflect on African stories and Pan-African identity.

A WWF Nedbank Green Trust project is helping communities near Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park manage human-wildlife conflict while boosting local livelihoods.
Community conservation monitors track lions, elephants, and hyenas, using real-time technology to alert park officials and local leaders.
The initiative also supports 40 small-business owners, mostly women, running poultry farms, crafts, and spaza shops.
It addresses broader challenges, including freshwater management near mines and rhino anti-poaching, securing habitats and protecting key species.
By combining conservation with economic and community engagement, the project ensures both wildlife and people can thrive.

The fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) opened this week in Algiers, Algeria, with 48 African countries participating, the largest turnout since 2018.
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo hailed the fair as a symbol of Africa’s economic awakening, highlighting past deals worth over R2.2-trillion.
African Union Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi stressed the importance of boosting intra-African trade, which grew 27% between 2017 and 2023, and now approaches R3.7-trillion.
The Africa Automotive Show, starting tomorrow, will explore AfCFTA opportunities, with Stellantis noting potential for vehicle imports within Africa.
AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene highlighted industrial diversification and digital trade as key to creating jobs and strengthening the continent’s economic integration.