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When it comes to combating the climate crisis, Africa has the potential to become a global leader, not just a participant. However, as Joshua Amponsem, climate visionary and entrepreneur, highlights in his impactful TED Talk, there is a fundamental challenge: the majority of Africa’s workforce sees their role in climate action as limited to labor-intensive, […]
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Following the tremendous success of our pilot programme last year, we are thrilled to announce the return of The Hub, an initiative by Shimuzic Foundation and Hollywood Foundation. This collaboration offers a platform for 10 (ten) aspiring event curators, demonstrates a shared vision to implement innovative initiatives that empower and transform the lives of young […]
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By Didi Onwu, Managing Editor at the Anzisha Prize Climate change is wreaking havoc on livelihoods globally, particularly in Africa, where it also significantly affects youth employment. Climate-induced challenges such as floods, extreme droughts and extreme weather conditions directly affects the function of industries which in turn affects jobs. Africa is known to have the youngest population in […]
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On the 8th of September each year, the world comes together to celebrate International Literacy Day, a global reminder of the critical importance of literacy as a foundation for education and empowerment. In South Africa, where the state of education has long been a topic of national concern, this day resonates even more strongly. Startling […]
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Collaboration with government, civil society and NGOs undertaken in-country to kickstart youth-based projects that will help young people’s futures Johannesburg: Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability, and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa, a leading non-profit organization committed to leadership development and youth empowerment in Africa announced at a recent stakeholder and press conference in Johannesburg on 7 August the launch of […]
...Abdoulie Janneh talks to Africa.com about good governance, sustainable cities, and the importance of creating jobs for Africa’s youth The Mo Ibrahim Governance Weekend, hosted this year in Morocco, the latest country to join the African Union, brought together former presidents, leaders from the business sector, investment, finance, academia and civil society to discuss and […]
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