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Key events for today
1.Mnangagwa to launch national Tourism Policy
2. AI Empowered Summit Kicks Off This Week
Cape Town hosts the inaugural “AI Empowered” event (August 7-8), drawing business leaders, technologists, and creative personalities to demystify artificial intelligence.
Mhiribidi family shows off their massive house.
Top Trending News
1. EMA has been reported to ZACC for issuig an environmental certificate to Lebanmon. Villagers opposed to the project are being arrested.
Business
South Africa Finance Minister, Enock Godongwana will not be confirming the inflation target of 3%. This comes as he says more consultation is needed. The consultation will be between the Reserve Bank, Treasury and Cabinet.
Africa
1. A woman who was reported missing while on her way to a midnight prayer at a church in Newtown, Joburg, has been found alive. Her family said Mbalenhle “Miranda” Nkomo of Windmill Park in Ekurhuleni, was dumped by her alleged kidnappers at a petrol station after an alleged mistaken identity of their target. Her husband Sandile Nkomo asaid the abductors panicked when they couldn’t find the car tracker. They drove from Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday and returned on Sunday morning. The abductors, according to Nkomo, eventually left her and the car behind. Despite being shaken, Mbalenhle was not physically harmed.
2. Nompumelelo Gamede killed by her lover.
3. Binwell Mpundu’s Presidential Candidature Zambian politician Binwell Mpundu’s announcement of his 2026 presidential candidacy on August 2, 2025, has sparked heated discussions on X, with supporters and critics debating his bold claim, “It is time for me to be President of Zambia.”
4. The funeral of former Zambian Cabinet Minister Sejani, scheduled for August 5, 2025, is a trending topic, with social media posts honoring his legacy. No major celebrity weddings were noted, but this event is drawing significant attention.
Entertainment
1. Springbok flanker Vincent Tshituka and Katlego Monare celebrate their wedding, with video highlights lighting up social feeds nationwide.
2. Zozibini Tunzi is set to headline the Free State Fashion Week’s Women’s Day Business & Fashion Festival on Saturday, 9 August 2025. The event will take place at City Hall in Bloemfontein, starting at 9:00 AM and running until late. This festival is designed to empower women in creative industries, featuring fashion shows, business networking, exhibitions by women-led businesses, and inspiring conversations with other notable personalities such as Unathi Nkayi and Ami Faku. The 2025 theme is “Glam with a Touch of Pink”
Community
1. Mve Two for one promotion.
2. Laurah Tapiwa
3. Mhiribidi House
Notes
Zambia: The 2015 National Tourism Policy outlines objectives like sustainable tourism development, improving competitiveness, job creation, public participation, conservation, and infrastructure development. It includes comprehensive strategic goals and an implementation framework. [PMRC Zambia 2018 report]
South Africa: South Africa has a National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) guided by the Tourism Act and a 1996 Tourism White Paper. It focuses on sustainable growth, marketing, inclusivity of previously marginalized communities, and diversification into niche tourism sectors like eco- and cultural tourism.
Kenya: Kenya’s first National Tourism Policy was formulated in 1969, with ongoing updates. The policy aims at sustainable tourism, cultural preservation, economic growth, and expanded domestic tourism.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe has a national tourism policy promoting heritage conservation, community engagement, and export earnings from tourism.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s National Tourism Policy (2005) focuses on sustainable tourism by leveraging cultural heritage diversity, promoting domestic and international tourism, and economic benefits like poverty alleviation and employment.
Tanzania: Adopted its first National Tourism Policy in 1991, emphasizing sustainable tourism development objectives.
