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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa: Deputy Minister Mhlauli to participate in Mandela Month Mentorship Session
As part of Mandela Month, the Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, will participate in the #67MinutesOfMentorship programme hosted by The Mentorship Boardroom, a platform committed to nurturing talent and expanding leadership networks across sectors. The Deputy Minister will mentor Ms Ntandokazi on Friday, 18 July 2025, as part of the Mandela Day commemorations. Ntandokazi is a dynamic young economist who holds a Master's degree in Economics from Fordham University and currently serves as an Analyst at the National Treasury. She is passionate about development economics, impact investing, and public finance. This mentorship session forms part of government's broader commitment to youth empowerment, leadership development, and inclusive economic growth. It also highlights the importance of knowledge transfer between experienced leaders and emerging professionals in driving national development. The engagement will focus on: - Navigating career pathways in development finance and policy; - Strengthening leadership and strategic competencies for young professionals; - Fostering networks that support public-interest finance and investment; - Encouraging young women in economics and public service to lead with purpose. Through this initiative, the Deputy Minister reaffirms her commitment to building a generation of capable, ethical, and driven young professionals who can contribute meaningfully to South Africa's development agenda. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
Zawya
10-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Du launches Experience X internship program to empower UAE national youth
Dubai, UAE: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced the launch of Experience X, aimed at fostering an enriched experience for undergraduate talent eager to step into the professional world. This program is at the forefront of du's commitment to Emiratization and empowering the national youth, aiming to provide hands-on experience that paves the way for university students towards potential future roles in the industry. Experience X is designed to meet the evolving demands of the current market while aligning with the nation's agenda to nurture and empower its youth. By focusing on internships, du is providing invaluable opportunities for young talent to gain practical experience, understand the professional world, and spark their ambition for a future in various sectors. Fatema Al Afeefi, Chief People & Impact Officer (Acting) at du, said: 'We believe in the power of the youth as the driving force for our nation's future. Experience X is a gateway for the national youth to explore, engage, and excel in their desired career paths. The program is aimed at addressing the market's current demands and actively contributing to a future where our youth are equipped, empowered, and inspired to lead. This initiative marks a significant milestone in our continuous efforts towards Emiratization and showcases our commitment to empowering the national youth.' The 12-week immersive initiative is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application. The program offers interns structured learning plans tailored to their academic specializations and interests, while fostering both technical and soft skill development. Each intern is paired with a dedicated buddy for mentorship and support, ensuring a guided and enriching experience. Fully integrated into their teams, interns actively participate in meetings, contribute to live projects, and engage in team dynamics, gaining hands-on exposure to professional life and career opportunities. Participants in the program will benefit from a curriculum that includes professional development, hands-on projects, and mentorship from industry leaders within du. This approach ensures the growth of the interns and the enrichment of the local talent pool, aligning with the UAE's vision for a sustainable and diversified economy. About du du adds life to life with a comprehensive portfolio of mobile, fixed, broadband, entertainment services, and fintech solutions. Through a digital-first approach powered by ultra-reliable fiber and 5G technology, du delivers bespoke solutions leveraging cloud computing, AI-driven analytics, advanced cybersecurity, and IoT integration. As a trusted digital telco enabler spearheading the UAE's digital transformation, we collaborate with a dynamic partner ecosystem to propel industries and society toward operational excellence, shaping a more connected and digitally advanced future across the region.
CNA
08-07-2025
- General
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Access Singapore: Opening doors for disadvantaged youths
A youth-led charity is breaking barriers and creating opportunities through mentorship, career exposure and fellowship programmes at their newly launched space The Trampoline. Hui Wong learns how Access Singapore empowers disadvantaged youths to build confidence, explore career paths and shape their futures with Clarence Ching, Founder and Executive Director, Access Singapore
Times of Oman
07-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
bp Oman and Green Universe Enterprise complete the first Drone Training
Green Universe Enterprise, in partnership with bp Oman, held a graduation ceremony for 30 Omani Youth, celebrating the successful completion of the Youth Wings Workshop programme. It aims to deliver the first drone training initiative of its kind for young Omanis, to help develop their skills in drone technology, regulations and operations. This supports employability in the field of drone inspection, create new freelancing opportunities and enhance their ability to compete in the labour market in this field. Participants came from diverse technical backgrounds reflecting Oman's next generation potential in green technology and 47% of the trainees being female showing diversity and inclusion. Over 6 weeks, the programme immersed graduates in a focused learning experience combining both theoretical and practical training. The practical component was delivered in Wadi Al Abyad, Jabal Akhdhar and other locations focused on flight simulations, basic and advanced outdoor flight, and missions simulating realistic scenarios. The training was concluded with participants completing group projects that demonstrated their understanding of the techniques they had learned. The Green Universe Enterprise team conducted performance assessments of the participants to select the top five graduates to advance to the second phase of the programme, which will include career guidance and mentorship, support, resources and obtaining necessary licenses to work as independent drone specialists. Eng. Sumaya Al Rawahi, Founder and CEO of Green Universe Enterprise, commented: 'This programme wasn't just about flying drones and data processing—it was a window for gaining advanced technology and opened new horizons for the participants to gain experience in the field. For many, this was their first hands-on experience using drones in real-world projects, and it was a journey filled with passion, exploration, entrepreneurial spirit, and self-confidence. This experience reinforced their true desire to continue working contributing to Oman's economy.' Ibrahim Al Hinai, Social investment manager at bp Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar, added, 'This programme empowers Omani job seekers with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the growing field of innovative drone technology, while emphasising safe drone usage. The programme not only teaches drone technology, but promotes employment opportunities by providing the necessary certifications in the field of drone inspection. Well done to the participants and graduates.'
Zawya
07-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
"Najahna" supports 20 startup projects qualified from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon
As part of the partnership between Plan International, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, and Orange Jordan, an agreement was signed under the 'Najahna' program for youth economic empowerment to provide financial grants to support 20 startups selected from 100 projects that qualified from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon organized by the Ministry in 2024, as part of the national entrepreneurship policy. This hackathon is one of the initiatives under the National Entrepreneurship Policy. These projects are currently being incubated at the Orange Digital Center and span various nationally prioritized sectors, including agri-tech, education, renewable energy, and tourism. The program provides support through training, mentorship, networking, and logistical services to help entrepreneurs reach a viable Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Youth startups showcased their entrepreneurial ideas and projects over two pitching days, where the projects were assessed by specialized committees composed of representatives from local institutions, private sector, and experienced entrepreneurs. The most promising projects were then selected to receive the necessary financial and technical support. Notably, 60% of the selected projects are in advanced stages, whereas 40% are still in the ideation phase. Orange Jordan emphasized on its belief that female and male entrepreneurs are the main drivers of economic growth and digital transformation. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship through practical programs and strategic partnerships, aiming to equip entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to develop innovative solutions that address community needs, create sustainable job opportunities, and promote local development. The 20 selected projects will receive financial grants of up to JD 13,000, along with technical support that includes mentorship, legal and specialized advisory services tailored to each project's needs. In addition, they will benefit from ongoing support provided by the Orange Digital Center to help develop Minimal Viable Products MVP. It is worth noting that this step represents an advanced phase within the economic empowerment component of the 'Najahna' program, following a specialized entrepreneurship training provided to youth. This highlights the importance of investing in youth potential to transform their ideas into scalable and sustainable projects. About Orange Jordan Orange Jordan, with over 1800 employees across nearly 300 shops and locations throughout Jordan, strives to provide the best customer experience through an integrated set of digital solutions including fixed lines, mobile lines, internet, data, and Smart Life Solutions to around 4.6 million customers in Jordan. Orange Jordan is a subsidiary of Orange Global Group, which is present in 26 countries worldwide. In line with the Group's strategy 'Lead the Future' and through its positioning as a true responsible digital leader, Orange Jordan supports the national digital transformation vision. Orange Jordan prioritizes community service, and in this context, it implements a comprehensive CSR strategy that revolves around 4 pillars including digital education, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, climate, and environment. In addition to serving individual customers, Orange Jordan offers tailored solutions for businesses through its sub-brand, (Orange Business). About Orange Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 127,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. These figures account for the deconsolidation of certain activities in Spain following the creation of MASORANGE. The Group is present in 26 countries (including non-consolidated countries). Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality.
