The Miles Morland Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Morland Writing Scholarships. The MMF awards three scholarships every year to African writers selected by a panel …
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South Africa launches Startup Nations South Africa- A collaborative Ecosystem for Entrepeneurs
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiSouth Africa became the first African country to launch Startup Nations South Africa (SUNSA), which is a collaborative effort by founding partners, The Innovation Hub, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) …
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Press Release: SAP NIGERIA, AYECI AFRICA PARTNERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF IT PROFESSIONALS WITH CAREER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiSAP NIGERIA, a leading provider in enterprise software partners with AYECI AFRICA to shape the future of fresh school leavers through the SAP Career Mentorship Program. The SAP Career Mentorship …
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Testimonial: Kaija Jacqueline of Uganda wins the African Union Commission Essay Competition
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiHere is an interview we had with Kaija Jacqueline from Uganda, the winner of the 2014 African Union Youth Day Essay Competition. OFA: Hi Jacqueline! Tell us about yourself.) Jacqueline: …
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Report: The African Union Youth Day 2014 – Delivering on the potential of Africa’s Young Women
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiThe African Union Youth Day was held between October 31st 2014 to November 1st 2014 at the African Union Commission Headquarters Building in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I was selected as …
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Three outstanding youth workers were honoured at the Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2014 for their dedication to improving young lives and their positive contributions to society. The awards were presented …
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Meet the 10 Orange African Social Venture Prize 2014 finalists selected to go into an intensive online acceleration program facilitated by VC4Africa. Congratulations to the entrepreneurs!! The Orange African Social …
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The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a Young Professionals Programme as part of its ongoing commitment to youth development and empowerment. Under the programme, qualified young people from Commonwealth member countries …
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“Train My Generation” ICT youth project launched by UNESCO and Airtel Gabon
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiUNESCO has entered into its first-ever partnership with a private company based in sub-Saharan Africa. The Funds-In-Trust agreement between Airtel Gabon and UNESCO will support Train My Generation: Gabon 5000, …
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Finalists for the 2014 Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards Announced
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiThe Commonwealth is pleased to announce the finalists for the Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2014, which recognise the contribution of youth workers and their enduring positive impact on young people …
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Join Mandela Washington Fellows in Nigeria for a nationwide #YALIRollout.
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiThe Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that aims to further empower and bolster young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, …
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Oracle Launches Capacity-Building Programme to Close IT Skills Gap in Africa.
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiOracle Corporation has announced an initiative designed to enrich and increase the skills capacity of IT practitioners in Africa. The four-pronged program was devised as a response to the rapid …
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Press Release: The Education Partnership Centre establishes Regional Hub for Centre for Education Innovations (CEI)
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiAs part of efforts to improve access to quality education in Nigeria, The Education Partnership Centre (TEP Centre) today announced the establishment of the Centre for Education Innovations (CEI) in …
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Applying to Be a Mandela Washington Fellow : Building Your Resume.
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiA successful candidate for the Mandela Washington Fellowship demonstrates an ability to get things done. Take a marketing approach to your resume that will command the ultimate amount of attention. …
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Accenture Grants VSO US$3.5 Million to Equip People Across Africa with Job and Entrepreneurial Skills
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiPress Release: Grant is part of Accenture’s Skills to Succeed corporate citizenship initiative Accenture and VSO announced that Accenture and the Accenture Foundations have awarded VSO US$3.5 million to help …
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Global Entrepreneurship Week Strengthens Support for African Entrepreneurs
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiNew Grant from John Templeton Foundation Will Help Map Ecosystem and Resources Across Continent Global Entrepreneurship Week and the John Templeton Foundation are teaming up to support African entrepreneurs in …
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Meet the 2014 Finalists : 75,000 USD Anzisha Prize for Young African Entrepreneurs.
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiSince 2011, the Anzisha Prize has selected Fellows from across the continent who are doing amazing things in every sector. In these online profiles, you can see what they …
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Joint R2.7-billion youth fund launched to augment youth involvement in South Africa’seconomy
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiThe Industrial Development Corporation(IDC), National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and small enterprise finance agency (sefa) have partnered to provide funding and support to youth-owned businesses. Recognising the role that young …
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2014 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders: Meet the Fellows.
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiOn July 28, 2014, in front of 500 exceptional young leaders, President Obama announced the renaming of the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders in honor of Nelson Mandela. He …
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President Obama in August will welcome leaders from across the African continent to the Nation’s Capital for a three-day U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the first such event of its kind. …
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U.S. Department of State To Host Google+ Hangout with Young African Leaders
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiIn preparation for the July 28-30 Washington Fellows for Young African Leaders Presidential Summit, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Assistant Secretary of State for …
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President Obama launches the THE YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS INITIATIVE NETWORK.
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsijoin the Young African Leaders Initiative Network to receive updates and other opportunities available for young Africans from the United States Government. President Obama announces the Young African Leaders Initiative …
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The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) ) has announced the finalists of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) 2014 . Ten African innovators have created practical solutions to some of …
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The Aspen Institute Announces Second Class Of New Voices Fellows 2014.
by lanredahunsiby lanredahunsiWashington, DC — The Aspen Institute recently announced , the second class of the New Voices Fellowship, a groundbreaking program designed to amplify the voices of experts from the developing world and …