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Where to From Here? Edgar Pieterse of the African Centre for Cities on what needs to happen next “One of the most widely held criticisms of urban policies in Africa is that they are inconsistent, haphazard, and not coherently articulated… Physical planners rarely work with economists, there are no ministries of urban affairs, and even […]
...By Bongiwe Tutu – Operations Manager to fraymedia Foundation. The impact of the recent wave emanating from funding cuts from both private philanthropy and government donors has placed intense pressures on individuals and organisations across the globe. The changing dynamics of the funding landscape have increased pressure on available resources and intensified the demand for […]
...Namibians are heading to the polls to vote for their next president as well as members of parliament. Since independence, the Southern African nation has been ruled by the Swapo party but its dominance is now at risk, especially if young people turn out en masse. The country’s youth, who are largely disconnected from Swapo’s […]
...The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) announced the winners of the 2023 Investment Challenge, marking the competition’s 50th anniversary. This remarkable milestone underscores the impact the initiative has had on South African youth, with over 29 000 participants this year alone from both high schools and universities across the country. The JSE Investment Challenge has become a […]
...By Didi Onwu, Managing Editor at the Anzisha Prize There are countless reasons why young African people are opting for entrepreneurship as a career. One of these is the fact that there are simply not enough jobs. In fact, the African economy is not creating jobs equal to the supply of the available labour force. […]
...By Juliet Morrison When COVID-19 prompted economic shutdowns across the globe, many analysts predicted that youth would be especially at risk. This is because young people tend to have fewer economic assets and limited experience in the labor market. A recent International Labour Organisation (ILO) report published on August 11, 2022, confirmed this vulnerability. The Global Employment […]
...By Juliet Morrison “50 percent of the present, but 100 percent of the future,” was the refrain at the first-ever Generation Connect Global Youth Summit. Held in Kigali, Rwanda, from June 2-4, the youth summit saw community activists, entrepreneurs, engineers, policymakers, and students from over 115 countries discuss the digital divide and youth engagement. Another 4,800 participants joined […]
...By Lyse Comins Ashley has vast work experience. She has laboured by the sweat of her brow in the blistering sun on the streets of Guatemala, in the open fields on farmlands and indoors, toiling for long hours to the hum of a sewing machine. Her work resume might be impressive to some – street trader, […]
...By Jim Holland, Regional Director, Africa, Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group Technology, in more ways than one, has become a staple tool to use in our modern world. Across the globe, the tool has encouraged new ways of working and schooling. Moreover, it has opened up a new branch of employment opportunities – within our nation. […]
...Bontle Ramatsetse, Village Tech Managing Director Drone pilot, UX designer, cloud infrastructure engineer, AI specialist…all of these are job titles that have come into existence in the last decade. It’s astounding to think that the World Cup 2010 in South Africa happened before these jobs became some of the most in demand roles in the […]
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