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Pride Of Africa Launches Skills Fellowship For Young LGBTQ+ People
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The Pride of Africa Empowerment Summit has launched a fellowship programme to help young LGBTQ+ people develop professional skills and access economic opportunities.
The programme was announced at the Courtyard Hotel in Waterfall City, Midrand, and will begin in 2027.
Through four pillars, Learn, Certify, Mentor and Apply, participants will receive training, mentorship and professional networking opportunities in fields such as data analytics, digital marketing, project management and e-commerce.
The initiative also aims to help emerging entrepreneurs access resources and build sustainable businesses
The programme was announced at the Courtyard Hotel in Waterfall City, Midrand, and will begin in 2027.
Through four pillars, Learn, Certify, Mentor and Apply, participants will receive training, mentorship and professional networking opportunities in fields such as data analytics, digital marketing, project management and e-commerce.
The initiative also aims to help emerging entrepreneurs access resources and build sustainable businesses
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Upgraded DigiBus Brings Digital Learning To Langa Schools
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Vusa Rugby and Learning Academy has launched an upgraded mobile classroom in Langa, Cape Town, to help schoolchildren develop digital and academic skills.
Sponsored by Coronation, the DigiBus is equipped with 44 laptops and interactive teaching technology, bringing lessons in English, mathematics, coding and digital literacy to five primary schools.
Around 1,300 learners from Mokone, Moshesh, Zimasa, Siyabulela and Thembani primary schools are expected to benefit each week. Coronation has also committed to supporting the programme for another ten years.
Sponsored by Coronation, the DigiBus is equipped with 44 laptops and interactive teaching technology, bringing lessons in English, mathematics, coding and digital literacy to five primary schools.
Around 1,300 learners from Mokone, Moshesh, Zimasa, Siyabulela and Thembani primary schools are expected to benefit each week. Coronation has also committed to supporting the programme for another ten years.
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Gauteng Youth Develop Digital Solutions At Tech Hackathon
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Young innovators in Gauteng are developing technology-based solutions to community challenges through the provincial government’s Youth Tech Expo Hackathon Series.
The second edition began in Johannesburg’s Eldorado Park on 15 and 16 October, bringing participants together to build digital skills, explore entrepreneurship and gain exposure to the technology industry.
The programme focuses on practical challenges, including access to healthcare, unemployment and improving public services. Ten participants from each of Gauteng’s five regions are expected to advance to a provincial grand finale in November.
The second edition began in Johannesburg’s Eldorado Park on 15 and 16 October, bringing participants together to build digital skills, explore entrepreneurship and gain exposure to the technology industry.
The programme focuses on practical challenges, including access to healthcare, unemployment and improving public services. Ten participants from each of Gauteng’s five regions are expected to advance to a provincial grand finale in November.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.47 to the US Dollar, 21.97 to the British Pound, and 18.46 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,120.88 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 109.55 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,453.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.47 to the US Dollar, 21.97 to the British Pound, and 18.46 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,120.88 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 109.55 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,453.00.
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