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Premier highlights job creation and safety initiatives in W Cape

Source: Government of South Africa

The rapidly growing population of the Western Cape requires a stronger economy with significantly more job opportunities, says Western Cape Premier Alan Winde.

The Premier recently held an engagement with business owners and law enforcement officials in Cape Town. On Monday, Winde visited several thriving enterprises that are playing a key role in job creation and community development. 

Durbanville Tool Hire owner, Allistair Fisher, told the Premier of his plans to expand operations and increase his workforce to 30 employees.

“When businesses grow, so does our economy. The last time I interacted with Mr Fisher was during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he and his co-workers were facing challenges. 

“To see how this business has turned around since then, going from strength to strength, is a testament to the resilience of the Western Cape’s private sector,” Winde said.

In Stikland, Winde visited Kevin’s Coachworks, a long-standing panel beating business that has grown from three to 16 employees since opening its doors in 1991. 

The Premier’s next stop was an affordable housing project in Mitchells Plain, where Cape Town-based company, New Age Properties, is adding 50 new units to its 201-unit Watergate Village complex. 

The fully solar-powered development showcases the future-fit, mixed-use, affordable housing model the Western Cape Government has long championed. 

On a tour of the site, company owner Anver Essop shared plans to install more than 1 000 new solar panels in due course. 

“With more people moving to our province, we must accelerate infrastructure development that brings residents closer to opportunities. Projects like this show what is possible when government and business work together,” Winde said. 

The Premier noted that Mitchells Plain is developing rapidly, despite safety and crime challenges. 

“From affordable housing to upgrading transport and sanitation infrastructure, the City of Cape Town and private sector leaders are collaborating to drive investment and economic growth,” he added.

The Premier also toured a new retail development in Lentegeur. Once complete, the centre will employ up to 300 people. This is over and above the hundreds of jobs that were created during the construction phase. 

“Growth and job creation cannot thrive in communities that live in fear,” said Winde. 

He also met with management at the Mitchells Plain Police Station to discuss ongoing issues such as crime, gang violence, substance abuse, drunk driving, resource shortages, and the urgent need for collaboration among all stakeholders.

The Premier was accompanied by Western Cape MEC of Mobility Isaac Sileku, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith, and officials from the provincial Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety. 

Together, they conducted a community walkabout with members of the Beacon Valley Neighbourhood Watch, South African Police Service (SAPS), and officers from the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP).

“It breaks my heart that so many people live in fear of criminals and gangsters,” said the Premier. 

Winde said the recent murder of Yonke Pakade, an off-duty LEAP officer in Philippi, is a stark reminder that law enforcement officers are also vulnerable. 

On Tuesday, SAnews reported that Pakade, 26, and his 30-year-old female colleague were allegedly hijacked in Browns Farm on Saturday evening. 

The female officer managed to escape and alerted authorities. However, the body of her colleague was later found with stab wounds to the chest in the early hours of Sunday, 12 October 2025. 

The discovery was made at the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East.

A team made up of the City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Systems Management Unit, the SAPS organised crime unit, LEAP, and the Khayelitsha Tactical Response Team has successfully arrested four suspects connected to the incident.

“My thoughts are with Mr Pakade’s family and the ‘community in blue’, and the colleague who was with him during the attack. We owe it to them and our residents to keep fighting for better police resourcing. Safety and jobs go hand in hand – both are essential for a thriving Western Cape,” said Winde. – SAnews.gov.za

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Deadline looms for tax return submissions

Source: Government of South Africa

Thursday, October 16, 2025

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has reminded non-provisional taxpayers to submit their annual income-tax returns by the deadline of 20 October 2025.

With only five days left before the deadline, 7 900 531 non-provisional taxpayers have already filed their tax returns, with more than 854 408 still outstanding. 

“SARS has made every effort to simplify and support the filing process. Through enhanced digital platforms, Auto Assessment, and accessible helplines, taxpayers have been empowered to meet their obligations with ease and efficiency,” the Commissioner said in a statement on Wednesday.

He urged all taxpayers not to abdicate their tax obligations as failure to submit a return by the deadline is a serious offence, and non-compliance can lead to administrative penalties and interest charges. 

“As part of our strategic focus to encourage voluntary compliance and enforce the law, SARS will continue to identify and act against those who do not meet their tax obligations,” said Kieswetter.

The Commissioner also extended appreciation to the 80% of taxpayers who have filed before the 20 October 2025 deadline. This includes about six million taxpayers who have been auto-assessed and received their refunds within 72 hours. 

This commitment to compliance plays a vital role in building a capable state and funding essential public services. The revenue service said that this is is making a difference in the lives of so many of our people.
“Many taxpayers wait until the last minute to file their returns, hoping to meet the deadline. However, rushing invites errors, misjudgements, unnecessary stress, and long queues at SARS branches. 

“SARS urges taxpayers to submit returns while there is still time to think clearly and avoid mistakes. Filing early protects taxpayers from penalties and ensures a refund, if due, which is payable in 72 hours,” Kieswetter said.

In the 2024 tax year, over 6.7 million non-provisional taxpayers filed their income-tax returns, including those who were auto-assessed. –SAnews.gov.za

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Talentos tecnológicos da Geração Z redefinem a luta da África do Sul contra a fome

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

Em vésperas do Dia Mundial da Alimentação, a crise da fome na África do Sul acaba de conhecer a sua próxima vaga de inovações. Sessenta dos inovadores da Geração Z mais inteligentes do país passaram uma semana a investigar um dos problemas mais difíceis do país, a fome infantil, e apresentaram ideias inovadoras e tecnológicas que poderão mudar a forma como a insegurança alimentar é tratada.

A inteligência artificial, a blockchain, a visualização de dados e as plataformas orientadas para a comunidade foram algumas das tecnologias utilizadas durante o The Biggest Hunger Hack, um desafio organizado pela KFC África. O evento convidou jovens nativos digitais a reformularem o projeto de código aberto Add Hope (https://AddHope.KFC.co.za/).

O Add Hope, alimentado por milhões de donativos de 2 rands dos clientes da KFC, já alimenta mais de 3300 centros de alimentação em todo o país, tendo chegado a mais de 154.000 crianças no ano passado. Mas a geração Z acaba de mostrar como a receita pode ganhar um impulso digital. Poderá ser atribuído um potencial financiamento inicial de até 1 milhão de rands ao desenvolvimento da solução vencedora.

Soluções de destaque

A equipa vencedora. Ctrl-Alt-Del-Hunger, transformou a crise de desperdício alimentar da África do Sul numa oportunidade de impacto social. A sua aplicação Misfits Mzansi resgata fruta e legumes “feios” que normalmente seriam deitados ao lixo nas quintas e entrega-os a famílias com insegurança alimentar.

A plataforma também acolhe desafios de culinária de curta duração, conteúdos educativos e donativos impulsionados por anúncios, para que os utilizadores alimentem literalmente as famílias através da participação nos conteúdos. “Pode tornar-se um filantropo simplesmente vendo um vídeo”, afirmou a equipa.

Os guionistas de rua criaram um ecossistema de donativos que dá prioridade aos meios de comunicação social. O seu conceito inclui um painel de controlo dos doadores em tempo real, um mapa de pontos de recolha de donativos e uma integração de recompensas de fidelização da KFC, em que as boas ações desbloqueiam refeições gratuitas. Além disso, propuseram a @ KFCAddHopeSA, uma campanha TikTok-to-Till para contar histórias digitais que mantém os doadores ligados.

O ecossistema de chatbot da Bit Coders torna os donativos inclusivos e transparentes – mesmo para quem não é cliente do KFC. Inclui informações sobre os doadores orientadas por IA, recompensas e transferências de certificação fiscal para grandes donativos, utilizando a API MTN MoMo para pagamentos sem falhas.

A solução da Hack 4 Hope apresentou um chatbot do WhatsApp que permite aos clientes ler um código QR a partir do talão de caixa do KFC para fazer um donativo instantâneo. Baseado em blockchain, o sistema fornece provas do percurso de cada donativo de 2 rands, desde o doador até à refeição servida, criando total transparência e reforçando a confiança. As “HopeCoins” da plataforma recompensam os doadores recorrentes e gamificam a doação.

O ingrediente final: colaboração

“O Biggest Hunger Hack mostrou o que acontece quando os jovens nativos digitais utilizam a tecnologia para o bem”, afirmou Andra Nel, Diretora de Brand Purpose e ESG da KFC África. “Compreendem a fome porque muitos a viveram e compreendem a tecnologia porque nasceram nela. Este é o ponto ideal para a inovação com propósito.”

As partes interessadas do mundo empresarial, do governo e da sociedade civil juntaram-se ao evento em Joanesburgo para verem os hackers apresentarem as suas ideias ao vivo e explorarem formas de as expandir a nível nacional.

Nel afirmou que o próximo passo é codesenvolver programas-piloto com os parceiros da Add Hope, com o objetivo de apresentar os resultados na altura em que a Convenção Nacional sobre a Fome Infantil se reunir no início do próximo ano.

“A colaboração é o nosso principal ingrediente, desde os clientes que entregam os 2 rands na caixa registadora até parceiros como a McCormick, a Tiger Brands, a Foodserv, a CBH, a Nature’s Garden, a Digistics e a Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, todos eles apoiantes da receita da Add Hope”, afirmou.

“Abrir a Add Hope como um projeto de código aberto desencadeou uma efusão de ubuntu que está a transformar esta luta num movimento, com o qual a África do Sul e o mundo podem aprender.”

“Estes hackers da Geração Z mostraram como a tecnologia pode potenciar o alcance e a transparência. Agora o objetivo é transformar os seus melhores conceitos em pilotos ao vivo com os nossos 128 parceiros de alimentação”, afirmou Nel.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para KFC Africa.

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Investiture of Dr. George Elombi, President of Afreximbank – 4th President: AFRICA24 English becomes Afreximbank TV

Source: APO – Report:

On October 24 and 25, 2025, the Africa 24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com) will provide exceptional coverage of the investiture and swearing-in ceremony of Dr. George Elombi, elected 4th President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).

This ceremony is a major strategic platform to honor the legacy of Professor Benedict Oramah and lay the foundations for a new era of pan-African leadership with Dr. George Elombi. The event marks a historic transition for the institution, with a review of the previous decade and an ambitious vision to accelerate intra-African trade and Africa’s prosperity.

The Investiture: A major event in two phases

  • Friday October 24th : Series of thematic conferences on “A decade to build the pillars of future prosperity,” devoted to the achievements and legacy of outgoing President Benedict Oramah
  • Saturday October 25th : The official investiture and swearing-in ceremony of Dr. George Elombi, who will present his vision for Afreximbank to a prestigious audience of heads of state, ministers, business leaders, institutional partners, representatives from the Caribbean, and shareholders. A press conference will conclude the ceremony.

The stakes of this event are: securing funding for intra-African trade, strengthening economic integration through the AfCFTA, stimulating international partnerships, and promoting inclusive growth based on innovation, sustainable industry, and entrepreneurship among young people and women.

360° editorial coverage by Africa24 and global distribution to 120 million households

The Africa24 Group, a leading pan-African media outlet, is rolling out an impressive audiovisual and digital setup to cover the Afreximbank 2025 investiture:

  • Live broadcast of thematic conferences, the investiture ceremony, the swearing-in ceremony, and the press conference.
  • Exclusive interviews with the new President, the outgoing President, heads of state, economic leaders, financial institutions, and international partners.
  • Immersive reports from the event venues, behind the scenes at conferences, profiles of key figures, and the expectations of African economic players.
  • In-depth analysis of Afreximbank’s leadership prospects, continental economic transformation, and adding value to intra-African trade.

Follow Dr. George Elombi’s investiture with Africa24 on all your screens; live, replay, and on-demand formats.

  • AFRICA24 (channel 249) et AFRICA24 English (channel 254) on Canal+ Afrique
  • On myafrica24 Africa’s first HD streaming platform.
  • On https://Africa24TV.com which offers you full access to all programs

With the Africa24 Group, Together, let’s transform Africa.

– on behalf of AFRICA24 Group.

Contact:
Head of Communication Department – Africa24 Group
Gaëlle Stella Oyono
Email: onana@africa24tv.com
Tél.: +237 694 90 99 88
@ africa24tv
www.Africa24TV.com

About Africa24 Group:
Launched in 2009, the Africa 24 Group is the continent’s leading TV and digital media publisher, with four full HD channels distributed in the largest cable networks. A leader among decision-makers and senior executives on the continent, Africa 24 in French and Africa 24 English, the Group is the pioneer and leader in African news channels. Africa 24 has strengthened this leadership through sports with Africa24 Sport, Africa’s first channel dedicated to sports news and competitions, and Africa 24 Infinity, the first channel dedicated to creative industries that showcase the creative genius of African youth in art, culture, music, fashion, and design…

Leading audiovisual brand on the continent, the AFRICA24 Group has four full HD television channels, each a leader in its segment::

  • AFRICA24 TV : Africa’s leading news channel in French, published by AMedia
  • AFRICA24 English : Africa’s leading news channel exclusively in English
  • AFRICA24 Infinity : The channel for creative talents dedicated to music, art, and culture.
  • AFRICA24 Sport :The leading sports news and competition channel

The AFRICA24 Group publishes myafrica24 (Google store and App Store), the world’s first HD streaming platform in Africa, available on all screens (television, tablet, smartphone, computers) … More than 120 million households have access to Africa24 Group channels through major operators such as Canal+, Bouygues, Orange, Bell, etc., and more than 8 million subscribers on various digital platforms and social networks.

About Dr. George Elombi:
Dr. George Elombi is a pan-African lawyer and banker with a master’s degree and doctorate in law (international commercial arbitration) from the University of London. A former lecturer at the University of Hull in the United Kingdom, he joined Afreximbank in 1996 as a lawyer. He held several senior positions, including Executive Vice President in charge of Governance, Legal and Corporate Services, before being elected as the 4th President of the Afreximbank Group. With nearly 30 years of experience, he embodies a pan-African vision focused on intra-African trade, regional integration, and African prosperity.

About d’Afreximbank:
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a pan-African multilateral financial institution dedicated to financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade. For 30 years, Afreximbank has been deploying innovative structures to provide financing solutions that facilitate the transformation of Africa’s trade structure and accelerate industrialization and intra-regional trade, thereby supporting economic expansion in Africa. A strong advocate of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, Afreximbank launched the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), which was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to support the implementation of the AfCFTA. In collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to help countries participate effectively in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, the Bank’s total assets and guarantees amounted to approximately US$40.1 billion, and its shareholders’ funds stood at US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank is rated A by GCR International Scale, Baa2 by Moody’s, AAA by China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI), A- by Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR), and BBB by Fitch. Over the years, Afreximbank has grown into a group comprising the Bank, its impact financing subsidiary called the African Export Development Fund (AEDF), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (the three entities form “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) related deaths drop 64 percent – Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC)

Source: APO – Report:

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The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has recorded a sharp fall in both AIDS-related deaths and new HIV infections.

Speaking during a sitting of the Parliamentary Committee on HIV/AIDS and Related Matters on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, Tom Etti, the Director for Partnership at UAC presented the commission’s latest status report and pointed to a 64 per cent reduction in annual AIDS deaths from 56,000 in 2010 to 20,000 in 2024 and a fall in new HIV infections from 96,000 to 37,000 over the same period.

“These are impressive gains that reflect Uganda’s resilience and the strong leadership behind the national response,” he said.

The report shows the country is close to the UNAIDS 95-95-95 cascade: 94 per cent of people living with HIV are aware of their status, 90 per cent are on antiretroviral therapy (ART), and 96 per cent of those on treatment are virally suppressed.

“Our 95-95-95 targets show we are close to epidemic control,” Etti told the committee, adding that more than 1.4 million Ugandans are now receiving ART.

The national successes formed the central, most positive message of the UAC submission that prevention and treatment efforts have substantially reduced deaths and new infections, and that viral suppression levels are high among those on treatment.

Etti stressed that these achievements provide a platform for accelerating the country towards the Presidential Fast-Track Initiative goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

The report’s district-level data, shows the epidemic remains geographically uneven, with the largest absolute burdens concentrated in central and peri-urban districts.

Wakiso District had the largest number of people living with HIV (PLHIV), 180,300, and the highest number of estimated new infections in the year to December 2024 (3,950). It was followed by Kampala District with 73,600 people living with HIV and 1,840 new infections.

Buikwe District, meanwhile, had 30,100 PLHIV and 600 new infections. Mukono District shows 26,800 PLHIV and 570 new infections, while Luwero District has 25,000 PLHIV and 560 new infections, and Mubende District 24,000 PLHIV and 540 new infections.

The Commission’s district breakdown also highlights districts with particularly high prevalence percentages. Urban centres and some district cities stand out: Fort Portal City recorded an adult prevalence of 14 per cent, Kyotera 13 per cent, while Kalangala District and Soroti City each appear around 12 per cent underscoring persistent localised transmission risks.

The committee pressed the committee on their plans to resolve the gaps presented.

Hon. Sarah Kayagi, the committee chairperson asked why over 4,700 children were still being born with HIV despite prevention efforts.

“We appreciate the progress, but it is deeply worrying that thousands of children are still being infected at birth. We need to understand what is failing in the mother-to-child prevention chain,” she said.

Kayagi, also the District Woman Representative, Namisindwa raised concern over the number of girls getting infected.

“We have seen that from last year we have seen 37,000 new infections and out of this, 21,000 of these are young girls and 11,000 are boys, the number of young girls getting infected is twice the number of boys, this is an area of concern,” she added.

Etti acknowledged the concern. He said the country’s maternal HIV response had improved but that mother-to-child transmission remains an area requiring intensified attention, particularly in regions where access to antenatal care and timely initiation of ART for pregnant mothers is uneven.

The presentation’s national fact sheet confirms an estimated 4,700 new infections among children (0–14) in the year to December 2024.

The UAC outlined an HIV Sustainability Roadmap aimed at reducing donor dependence and increasing domestic financing. The roadmap proposes that by 2027 at least 60 per cent of non-commodity HIV costs be financed domestically, and by 2030 at least 80 per cent of recurrent HIV costs should be met from domestic sources including through a functioning National Health Insurance Scheme and innovative instruments such as health bonds and debt-to-health swaps.

“We are confident that by strengthening partnerships, investing in prevention, and integrating HIV into all development programmes, Uganda can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030,” Etti told the committee.

Hon. Michael Kakembo (NUP, Entebbe Municipality) stated during the committee meeting that sensitisation of the population has highly reduced, with condom use dropping lower.

“Shower them with information of how HIV is still dangerous and still spreads highly, because so many things have changed, maybe now we can invade bars,” he said and called for more funding for the Uganda AIDS Commission.

Hon. Denis Oneka Lit (FDC, Kitgum Municipality) hailed the Commission for several steps and successes registered in the fight against HIV but wondered how more men can be helped, as the statistics show that their numbers are high.

– on behalf of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.

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NDA commemorates World Food Day 

Source: Government of South Africa

The National Development Agency (NDA) is joining the global community in commemorating the United Nations’ World Food Day and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – days that speak directly to the agency’s mandate to contribute towards the eradication of poverty in the country.

The month of October, which marks Social Development Month, seeks to review and strengthen social and development intervention programmes that mitigate challenges of poverty, unemployment, and inequality. 

Key to the commemorations is showcasing the role of civil society organisations in leading programmes that benefit communities, harnessing their skills and creating jobs.

The NDA said that a crucial aspect of this is the recognition of the importance of collaborative partnerships between government, the private sector, and civil society organisations to yield results on progressive rural economic activities.

This year, World Food Day, marked annually on 16 October, takes place under the theme “Hand in hand for better food and a better future.” The theme underscores the need for collective action across sectors and generations to build a peaceful, sustainable, and food-secure world.

As part of its contribution, the NDA, which is an agency of the Department of Social Development, is supporting several initiatives that demonstrate the power of local action. One such project is the Tshilimagana Agricultural Cooperative in the Vhembe District, Limpopo, which has been engaged in crop farming since 2010. 

With NDA grant funding, the cooperative has expanded into livestock farming, creating 64 permanent jobs, with employment rising to over 100 during peak seasons. The project supplies Tiger Brands with tomatoes to produce All Joy Tomato Sauce.

The NDA also highlighted the upcoming International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed annually on 17 October, held under the theme: “Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families.”

Through a partnership with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the agency has bolstered operations at the Ivutomi Agricultural and Poultry Primary Cooperative in Tzaneen, Limpopo. 
Funding support has enabled the construction of a dam for water storage, the installation of irrigation systems, electricity, an office, perimeter fencing, and the purchase of agricultural inputs and equipment.
The cooperative is also hosting 24 students from a nearby Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college, providing them with much-needed practical skills in agriculture.

the agency’s chief operations officer, Susan Khumalo said that poverty and food insecurity are inseparable. 
“Across the country, we are engaged in interventions, through civil society organisations, that deliver skills development, job opportunities, and capacity building training that strengthen civil society organisations with not only governance issues but also ensuring that they create sustainable livelihoods for their communities.

“These two cooperatives are a clear example of what communities can achieve when they take charge of their own development,” Khumalo said. 

Khumalo further noted that poverty statistics remain high, but that this could be overcome if the public, private, and civil society organisations strengthened collaborations by pooling resources targeted at poverty eradication interventions.

Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture is marking World Food Day in the Eastern Cape where it is donating food parcels.

READ | Agriculture commemorates World Food Day in the Eastern Cape 
– SAnews.gov.za

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President Ramaphosa suspends Inspector-General of Intelligence 

Source: Government of South Africa

Thursday, October 16, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the Inspector-General of Intelligence, Imtiaz Fazel, pending the outcome of an investigation by Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI) into his conduct.

This as the JSCI informed the President that it had received a complaint regarding the conduct of the Inspector-General, and that the committee would conduct an investigation in accordance with Section 7(4) and 7(5) of the Intelligence Services Oversight Act (Act 40 of 1994). 

Section 7(5) of the Act stipulates that “if the Inspector-General is the subject of an investigation by the (JSCI) in terms of subsection (4), he or she may be suspended by the President pending a decision in such investigation.”

“Mr Fazel has been suspended with immediate effect,” the Presidency said in a statement on Wednesday.

Appointed to the post in November 2022, Fazel’s five-year term is set to end in October 2027. 

The Inspector-General of Intelligence’s mandate includes monitoring and reviewing the operations of South Africa’s intelligence services the State Security Agency (SSA), Defence Intelligence Division of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the Crime Intelligence Division of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to ensure they operate within the framework of the law and the Constitution. – SAnews.gov.za

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Agriculture commemorates World Food Day in the Eastern Cape 

Source: Government of South Africa

Thursday, October 16, 2025

With World Food Day (WFD) being commemorated today, the Department of Agriculture will donate food parcels and agricultural inputs to various projects and households in the Eastern Cape.

The food parcels and agricultural inputs will be donated to the community of KwaZakhele in Gqeberha.
Thursday’s food parcel drive is being held in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

“The main objective of WFD is to promote global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger, and to highlight the need to ensure a healthy diet for all. The National Food and Nutrition Security Survey (NFNSS) identified Eastern Cape as one of the provinces with a high number of food insecure households in the country,” said the department in a statement.

Commemorated under the theme: “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”, the WFD emphasises the importance of global collaboration and partnerships across governments, organisations, and communities to create peaceful, sustainable, and food-secure societies.

Masakheni Bomama Project and J. K. Zondi Primary School are among those who will be visited. Households in the area will also be visited culminating in visit to the Lilian Ngoyi Community Sports Centre. – SAnews.gov.za

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Investiture du Dr Georges Elombi, Président Afreximbank – 4ème Président : AFRICA24 English devient Afreximbank TV

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le 24 et 25 octobre 2025, le Groupe Africa 24 (https://Africa24TV.com) vous offre une couverture exceptionnelle de la cérémonie d’investiture et de prestation de serment du Dr Georges Elombi, élu 4ème  Président de la Banque africaine d’import-export Afreximbank.

Cette cérémonie constitue une plateforme stratégique majeure pour honorer le legs du Professeur Benedict Oramah et poser les bases d’une nouvelle ère de leadership panafricain avec le Dr. George Elombi. L’événement marque une transition historique pour l’institution, avec un bilan de la précédente décennie et une vision ambitieuse pour accélérer le commerce intra-africain et la prospérité continentale.

L’Investiture : Un événement majeure en deux phases

  • Vendredi 24 octobre : une série de conférences thématiques sur « Une décennie pour construire les piliers de la prospérité future », consacrée au bilan et aux acquis du Président sortant Pr Benedict Oramah
  • Samedi 25 octobre : la cérémonie officielle d’investiture et de prestation de serment du Dr George Elombi, qui présentera sa vision pour Afreximbank devant un auditoire prestigieux de chefs d’État, ministres, dirigeants d’entreprises, partenaires institutionnels, représentants des Caraïbes et actionnaires. Une conférence de presse clôturera la cérémonie.

Les enjeux majeurs de cet événement sont : consolider le financement du commerce intra-africain, renforcer l’intégration économique via la ZLECAf, stimuler les partenariats internationaux et promouvoir une croissance inclusive fondée sur l’innovation, l’industrie durable et l’entrepreneuriat des jeunes et des femmes.

Une couverture éditoriale à 360° par Africa24 et une diffusion mondiale pour 120 millions de foyers

Le Groupe Africa24, média panafricain de référence, déploie un dispositif audiovisuel et digital complet pour faire vivre l’investiture Afreximbank 2025 :

  • Diffusion en direct des conférences thématiques, de la cérémonie d’investiture, de la prestation de serment et de la conférence de presse.
  • Interviews exclusives avec le nouveau Président, le Président sortant, chefs d’État, dirigeants économiques, institutions financières et partenaires internationaux.
  • Reportages immersifs depuis les lieux de l’événement, les coulisses des conférences, les portraits des figures clés et les attentes des acteurs économiques africains.
  • Analyses approfondies sur les perspectives de leadership d’Afreximbank, la transformation économique continentale et l’ajout de valeur dans le commerce intra-africain.

Suivez l’investiture du Dr George Elombi avec Africa24 sur tous vos écrans en direct, en replay et à la demande

  • AFRICA24 (chaîne 249) et AFRICA24 English (chaîne 254) de Canal+ Afrique
  • Sur myafrica24 la première plateforme de streaming HD de l’Afrique.
  • Sur https://Africa24TV.com qui vous offre accès intégral à tous les programmes

Avec le Groupe Africa24, Ensemble, transformons l’Afrique.

Distribué par APO Group pour AFRICA24 Group.

Contact :
Direction de la Communication – Groupe Africa24
Gaëlle Stella Oyono
Email : onana@africa24tv.com
Tél. : +237 694 90 99 88
@ africa24tv
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A Propos du Groupe Africa24 :
Initié en 2009, le Groupe Africa 24 est le premier éditeur TV & média digital du continent avec 4 chaînes full HD en diffusion dans les plus grands bouquets. Leader chez les décideurs et cadres dirigeants du continent, Africa 24 en Français et Africa 24 English, le Groupe est le pionner et leader des chaînes d’informations sur l’Afrique. Africa 24 a renforcé ce leadership à travers le sport avec Africa24 Sport, première chaine en Afrique dédié à l’information sportive et aux compétitions et Africa 24 Infinity, première chaîne dédiée aux industries créatives qui valorisent le génie créatif de la jeunesse africaine dans l’art, la culture, la musique, la mode, le design…

Première marque audiovisuelle du continent, le Groupe AFRICA24 dispose de 4 chaînes de télévisions en full HD chacune leader dans son segment :

  • AFRICA24 TV : Leader de l’information Africaine en Français, édité par AMedia
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  • AFRICA24 Infinity : La chaîne des talents créatifs dédiée à la Musique, l’art, la culture.
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Le Groupe AFRICA24 édite myafrica24 (Google store et App Store), la première plateforme de streaming HD mondiale sur l’Afrique disponible sur tous les écrans (Télévision, tablette, smartphone, ordinateurs) …Plus de 120 millions de foyers ont accès aux chaînes du Groupe Africa24 à travers les plus grands opérateurs : Canal+, Bouygues, Orange, Bell…et plus de 8 millions d’abonnés sur les différentes plateformes digitales et réseaux sociaux.

A propos du Dr. George Elombi :
Le Dr George Elombi est un juriste et banquier panafricain, titulaire d’une maîtrise et d’un doctorat en droit (arbitrage commercial international) de l’Université de Londres. Ancien enseignant à l’Université de Hull au Royaume-Uni, il rejoint Afreximbank en 1996 comme juriste. Il a occupé plusieurs postes de direction, Vice-président exécutif chargé de la Gouvernance, des Services juridiques et ministériels, avant d’être élu 4ème Président du Groupe Afreximbank. Avec près de 30 ans d’expérience au sein de la Banque, il incarne une vision panafricaine axée le commerce intra-africain, l’intégration régionale et la prospérité africaine.

À propos d’Afreximbank :
La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) est une institution financière multilatérale panafricaine dédiée au financement et à la promotion du commerce intra et extra-africain. Depuis 30 ans, Afreximbank déploie des structures innovantes pour fournir des solutions de financement qui facilitent la transformation de la structure du commerce africain et accélèrent l’industrialisation et le commerce intra régional, soutenant ainsi l’expansion économique en Afrique. Fervente défenseur de l’Accord sur la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), Afreximbank a lancé les le Système panafricain de paiement et de règlement (PAPSS) qui a été adopté par l’Union africaine (UA) comme la plateforme de paiement et de règlement devant appuyer la mise en œuvre de la ZLECAf. En collaboration avec le Secrétariat de la ZLECAf et l’UA, la Banque a mis en place un Fonds d’ajustement de 10 milliards de dollars US pour aider les pays à participer de manière effective à la ZLECAf. À la fin de décembre 2024, le total des actifs et des garanties de la Banque s’élevait à environ 40,1 milliards de dollars US et les fonds de ses actionnaires s’établissaient à 7,2 milliards de dollars US. Afreximbank est notée A par GCR International Scale, Baa2 par Moody’s, AAA par China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI), A- par Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) et BBB par Fitch. Au fil des ans, Afreximbank est devenue un groupe constitué de la Banque, de sa filiale de financement à impact appelée Fonds de développement des exportations en Afrique (FEDA), et de sa filiale de gestion d’assurance, AfrexInsure, (les trois entités forment « le Groupe »). La Banque a son siège social au Caire, en Égypte.

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Les talents technologiques de la génération Z redéfinissent la lutte contre la faim en Afrique du Sud

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

À l’approche de la Journée mondiale de l’alimentation, la crise de la faim en Afrique du Sud vient de connaître une nouvelle vague d’innovations disruptives. Soixante des innovateurs de la génération Z les plus brillants du pays ont passé une semaine à plancher sur l’un des problèmes les plus complexes du pays, la faim chez les enfants, et ont trouvé des idées révolutionnaires qui pourraient changer la façon d’aborder l’insécurité alimentaire.

L’IA, la blockchain, la visualisation des données et les plateformes communautaires ont figuré parmi les technologies exploitées lors du Biggest Hunger Hack, un défi organisé par KFC Africa. L’événement a invité de jeunes natifs du numérique à repenser le plan open source de la marque Add Hope (https://AddHope.KFC.co.za/).

Grâce aux millions de dons de deux rands effectués par les clients de KFC, Add Hope soutient plus de 3 300 centres d’alimentation à travers le pays qui ont aidé plus de 154 000 enfants l’année dernière. Mais la génération Z vient de montrer comment la recette peut bénéficier d’un coup de pouce numérique. Un financement d’amorçage potentiel pouvant aller jusqu’à 1 million de rands pourrait être alloué au développement de la solution gagnante.

Des solutions inédites

L’équipe gagnante, Ctrl-Alt-Del-Hunger, a transformé la crise du gaspillage alimentaire en Afrique du Sud en une opportunité d’impact social. Leur application Misfits Mzansi permet de récupérer des fruits et légumes « pas assez beaux », qui seraient normalement détruits dans les exploitations agricoles, pour les livrer aux familles en situation d’insécurité alimentaire.

La plateforme propose également des défis de cuisine, du contenu éducatif et des dons publicitaires afin que les utilisateurs nourrissent littéralement les familles en visionnant au contenu. « Vous devenez philanthrope simplement en regardant une vidéo », déclare l’équipe.

Les scripteurs de Streetwise ont construit un écosystème de dons axé sur les réseaux sociaux. Leur concept comprend un tableau de bord des donateurs en temps réel, une carte des points de rendez-vous pour les dons et une intégration des récompenses de fidélité KFC où les bonnes actions donnent accès à des repas gratuits. Ils ont également lancé @ KFCAddHopeSA, une campagne TikTok-to-Till pour une narration numérique qui maintient l’engagement des donateurs.

L’écosystème de chatbots de Bit Coders rend les dons inclusifs et transparents, même pour les clients qui ne vont pas chez KFC. Il propose des informations basées sur l’IA, des récompenses et des téléchargements de certification fiscale pour les dons importants, en utilisant l’API MTN MoMo pour des paiements transparents.

La solution de Hack 4 Hope a présenté un chatbot WhatsApp permettant aux clients de scanner un code QR directement sur leur ticket de caisse KFC pour effectuer un don instantané. Basé sur la blockchain, le système fournit la preuve de chaque parcours des dons de deux rands, du donneur jusqu’au repas servi, pour créer une transparence totale et renforcer la confiance. Les « HopeCoins » de la plateforme récompensent les donateurs réguliers et gamifient les dons.

L’ingrédient indispensable : la collaboration

« Le Biggest Hunger Hack a montré ce qu’il est possible d’accomplir lorsque les jeunes natifs du numérique utilisent la technologie à bon escient », déclare Andra Nel, responsable de l’objectif de marque et de l’ESG, KFC Africa. « Ils comprennent la faim parce que beaucoup l’ont vécue et ils comprennent la technologie parce qu’ils sont nés avec. C’est le combo idéal pour innover à dessein. »

Des acteurs du secteur privé, des pouvoirs publics et de la société civile se sont joints à l’événement à Johannesburg pour voir les hackers présenter leur projet et explorer des moyens d’étendre leurs idées à l’échelle nationale.

Selon Nel, la prochaine étape consiste à codévelopper des programmes pilotes avec les partenaires d’Add Hope, dans le but de présenter les résultats d’ici la convocation de la Convention nationale sur la faim des enfants au début de l’année prochaine.

« La collaboration est notre principal ingrédient, depuis les clients qui font un don de deux rands à la caisse, jusqu’aux partenaires tels que McCormick, Tiger Brands, Foodserv, CBH, Nature’s Garden, Digistics et Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, qui se rallient tous à la recette Add Hope », ajoute-t-elle.

« Repenser Add Hope comme un plan d’action open source a déclenché une vague d’Ubuntu qui transforme cette lutte en un mouvement dont l’Afrique du Sud et le monde entier peuvent tirer des enseignements. »

« Ces hackers de la génération Z ont montré comment la technologie peut renforcer la portée et la transparence. Maintenant, l’objectif est de transformer leurs meilleurs concepts en projets pilotes avec nos 128 partenaires », conclut Nel.

Distribué par APO Group pour KFC Africa.

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