As the most commonly used language on the internet, and the most widely spoken across the globe, English is the world’s best tool for spurring globalisation. With Covid-19 ushering in a new age of digital connectivity, the ability to communicate in a shared language presents an opportunity for people... Read more

Pioneering Cannabis educator, Cheeba Cannabis Academy expanded beyond its online offering when it opened its first in-person learning campus in the Vaal Triangle in February this year.  To date, over 200 students have gained internationally recognized qualifications through Cheeba Cannabis Academy courses that encompass wide-ranging education on diverse aspects... Read more

Everybody – including youth in townships – has tremendous creative potential just waiting to be tapped.  All that is required is greater effort to identify the next generation of imaginative and inspired leaders who will better diversify South Africa’s creative field. This is the strong view held by Nkanyezi... Read more

Sub-Saharan Africa has made the greatest strides in improving the health of young people between 2010 and 2018, according to the 2020 Global Youth Development Index. In the top five scoring countries from sub-Saharan Africa, Mauritius is followed by Seychelles, Cape Verde, São Tomé & Príncipe and Botswana. The index... Read more

Since their establishment in 2007, Phakamisa Hard Rock Mining has committed themselves to upskilling and uplifting their surrounding local communities. Meaning “to lift up” in isiZulu and isiXhosa, Phakamisa is not only dedicated to offering professional mining services but is also passionate about empowering people through job creation. “Phakamisa... Read more

The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic revealed some startling cracks in the one-dimensional nature of modern education. The traditional approach needs urgent attention, with technology-driven solutions and lifelong learning at the forefront. These were some of the innovative topics explored by prominent academics and business leaders at the 7th... Read more

Covid and lockdowns have negatively impacted on the school, study and career options for countless people, but despite the fact that the world has changed, there are many accessible and affordable options available to those who need to finish their schooling, get a first qualification to get a foot... Read more

Skills and employment development organisation joins global call to promote impact sourcing as a proven approach to tackle youth unemployment While the official unemployment rate announced by Statistics SA at the beginning of June rose to 32.6%, it is estimated that the jobless rate for youth under the expanded... Read more