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African Youth Are Capable Entrepreneurs, Invest In Them Now

African Youth Are Capable Entrepreneurs, Invest In Them Now

If young people are given more support, they can contribute meaningfully to job creation Teaching entrepreneurial skills crucial in the fight against  joblessness Africa boasts the largest workforce in the world. A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) titled 2020 Policy Note on Africa: The Future of Production indicated that […]

How West African Leaders Can Tackle Youth And Gender Inequities

How West African Leaders Can Tackle Youth And Gender Inequities

Recently, both Republics of Benin and Chad held their 2021 national elections. These countries are among thirteen countries on the continent billed to elect new political leaders in 2021 alone. This is a good opportunity to improve conditions on the continent. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified other issues on the continent like youth unemployment that better leadership […]

Mastercard Empowers Consumers To Choose A Sustainable Future With Eco-Friendly Cards

Mastercard Empowers Consumers To Choose A Sustainable Future With Eco-Friendly Cards

New Certification and Recycling Programs to Inform Consumer Choice According to a recent Mastercard study, 58% of consumers are more mindful of their impact on the environment, with 85% willing to take personal action this year.   Today, Mastercard makes this promise easier to realize with a new badge to identify cards made more sustainably from recyclable, recycled, […]

Telkom Launches Africa’s First Virtual Card For Transacting On WhatsApp

Telkom Launches Africa’s First Virtual Card For Transacting On WhatsApp

Ukheshe, Mastercard, Nedbank and Telkom collaborate to grow access to the digital economy with virtual product that enables secure e-commerce payments on phone Telkom has launched Africa’s first Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp, enabling Telkom Pay customers to make e-commerce payments. This move is expected to empower millions of South Africans – even […]

Mental Health & Psychology Conference 2021 – A Focus On Grief

Mental Health & Psychology Conference 2021 – A Focus On Grief

South Africa is currently experiencing significant death and non-death losses, and the immediate implementation of a nationwide COVID-19 bereavement initiative is critical. This is the sentiment of Dr Nelia Drenth, a member of the South African Association of Social Workers in Private Practice and a keynote speaker at the Mental Health & Psychology Conference taking place on 11 June […]

Thespian & Vocalist Tobela M Releases New Uplifting Single “Hero”

Thespian & Vocalist Tobela M Releases New Uplifting Single “Hero”

Hero is the melodic new single from vocal star Tobela M. Known and loved for his TV and stage work, this radio single has seen him team with music industry stalwarts to produce a great sounding hit.  Tobela says the song is a message of inspiration to stay positive and never give up: “No matter […]

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