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Zawya
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
South Africa: Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Welcomes the Appointment of the National Youth Development Youth Agency (NYDA) Board
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has noted the appointment of the new Board of the National Youth Development Youth Agency (NYDA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Chairperson of the committee, Ms Liezl van der Merwe, said that the committee welcomes the new Board which replaces an interim one that has been in place since November 2024. She expressed the optimism of the committee on the new Board with members who have relevant skills and knowledge that will add a meaningful value to the NYDA and take it to the new heights. Ms van der Merwe said the committee expressed its faith in the new leadership of the NYDA, which is led by a new Chief Executive Officer. The committee wished the new Board well and trust that it will rise to the occasion. The Chairperson said the committee is looking forward to working together with the new Board and hopes that it will provide innovative solutions that will address the complex and vast challenges that currently face the young people. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
Al Bawaba
14-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Ooredoo and Ministry of Education Launch ‘Next Gen Learners' Career Exploration Programme
Ooredoo, together with the Ministry of Education represented by the Career Guidance and Student Counseling Center, is proud to launch Next Gen Learners, a new Career Exploration Programme designed to introduce school students to real-world career paths and help them understand the rapidly evolving job market. Running from 13 to 31 July, the programme is led by Ooredoo's training team with support from B2B and key corporate teams. Over two immersive weeks, students will explore workplace roles, experience Ooredoo's culture firsthand, and gain insights into organisational life, ethics, and future-focused industries.'This initiative reflects Ooredoo's commitment to building a future-ready Oman through youth development,' said Khawla Al Amri, Chief People Officer at Ooredoo. 'By welcoming students into our workplace, we're helping shape a more informed and ambitious generation, while creating pathways that connect learning to leadership.'This initiative bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world opportunity, empowering students to envision their future and make informed career Salim Hamed Al Musalami, Senior career and employment specialist at Ministry of Education added: 'We are proud to collaborate with Ooredoo on the Next Gen Learners initiative. Programmes like these are vital to preparing our youth for the world ahead. By exposing students to real professional environments, we are strengthening their readiness for higher education and future careers.' Next Gen Learners supports Ooredoo's strategy to invest in youth, education, and community impact, reflecting its role as a purpose-driven partner in shaping Oman's future. The programme sets a benchmark for public-private collaboration in talent development, offering a model for future partnerships. By investing early, Ooredoo is helping build a skilled workforce that drives national growth and improves customer experience.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Pakistan to review security threats before sending hockey team to India for Asia Cup and World Cup
Pakistan is set to review the security situation in India before deciding whether to send its national hockey team for the upcoming Asia Cup and Junior World Cup later this year. A top government official has said that the national team will not be sent to India if there are security threats to them. Rana Mashood, who is the chairman of Prime Minister's Youth Development and Sports Program, said that Pakistan would travel to India for the tournaments if the government was totally satisfied with the security situation. "The government will review the security situation in India for Pakistani nationals and if it is not satisfied it will not put any of our players at risk by sending them to play in India," Mashood, a former minister said. He pointed out that after India's Operation Sindoor, the situation is not safe for Pakistani nationals to travel to India. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has sought advice and permission from concerned ministries to send national teams for the two major hockey events scheduled in India with next month's Asia Cup also serving as a qualifier for the next World Cup in 2026. Rana Mujahid, the secretary-general of PHF, admitted that in the past Pakistan had taken part in some international events in India. "But as of now the situation is different, relations are strained so we can only move forward when the government gives us clearance," he said. He pointed out that the PHF was keeping a watch on threats being issued to the hockey team players on social media.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Marchisio slams ‘truly alarming' Italian youth development
Former Juventus and Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio has criticised the 'truly alarming' lack of development of young Italian players by Serie A clubs – stating the need to implement rules to help prevent an over-reliance on foreign youngsters. Speaking in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, via TMW, Marchisio said 'I now run an agency as a football agent and the data we have on the use of Italian players is truly alarming. Two or three years ago the Primavera was won by a team that didn't have a single Italian player on the pitch. And only 2% of those non-european youngsters went on to play professionally. Juventus former football player Claudio Marchisio takes part in the 'Together, a Black & White Show' event, the first Juventus party dedicated to all its fans, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, on October 10, 2023. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images) 'The rules state that foreign players can arrive after the under-16 level. From that point onwards, you see very few Italian or even European players in the youth teams.' Advertisement Marchisio wants new rules to allow young Italians to flourish Marchisio also provided a recommendation as to how he would protect the interests of Italian youth players, as well as preventing the exploitation of youngsters from poorer countries: 'There's also a significant economic exploitation of teenagers from the poorer parts of the world. 'What could be done? There should be a rule that youth teams can only field a maximum of three non-European players – rising to possibly six or eight in Senior teams.' BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 14: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Marseille, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Brighton & Hove Albion v Olympique de Marseille at American Express Community Stadium on December 14, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by) He also criticised the globalisation of the sport and how the desire to buy and sell has damaged the beauty of it: 'Rino Gattuso said in his presentation that the percentage of Italian players [in Serie A] is just over 35%. There are Serie A teams that play without a single player trained in our country. Buying and selling has become the norm, like everything else in a globalised society – but the beauty of sport lies in developing talent.' Advertisement Marchisio was a part of one of Italian football's golden generations, playing alongside the likes of Gianluigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Pirlo in the team that finished as runners-up in Euro 2012. He was also a key player for Juventus as the Bianconeri lifted seven consecutive Scudetti between 2011-12 and 2017-18.
Business Recorder
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
PCB shortlists 30 players for U19 skills assessment camp ahead of Asia, World Cups
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced a 30-member squad for the third phase of the U19 Skills Assessment Camp, scheduled to commence in Multan on July 7 and continue till the end of August. According to the PCB, the selection follows a rigorous, match-based assessment process conducted in two earlier phases, during which 65 players were evaluated under the supervision of former Test captain and Head of Youth Development, Azhar Ali. Among the selected players, 20 were shortlisted on the basis of their performances in the first two phases, while 10 additional players, who have previously represented Pakistan at the U19 level and remain eligible for the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, have also been included. The third phase of the camp aims to fine-tune the technical and mental aspects of young cricketers in preparation for upcoming assignments, including the ACC U19 Asia Cup and ICC U19 World Cup. The PCB also concluded a separate three-phase Skills Development Camp for 47 senior players at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore from June 30 to July 4. List of selected U19 players: Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Abbas Khan, Abdul Wahab, Ali Hassan Baloch, Asad Umar, Daniyal Ali Khan, Ghulam Haider, Hamza Zahoor, Haroon Khan, Hazrat Ali, Huzaifa Ahsan, Ibtisam Azhar, Mohammad Arshad, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Niqab Shafiq, Rana Adeel Mushtaq, Rizwanullah, Saad Sakhawat, Sadeeq Aman, Sameer Minhas, Yahya Shah, Farhan Yousaf, Hassan Khan, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Tahir, Momin Qamar, Tayyab Arif, Umar Zaib, and Usman Khan.
