ALL AFRICA YOUTHS

The Bank of Namibia offers a unique opportunity to Namibians who want to pursue postgraduate studies (Masters Degree) at recognized and reputable universities in SADC and internationally. The Bank will sponsor studies in the following fields: International Finance and Trade Economics International Banking Econometrics Forensic Accounting WORTH The sponsorship can cover accommodation, tuition, registration, travel and living related costs for the duration of studies. Upon acceptance of the sponsorship, successful candidates will be expected to enter into a contract with the Bank before commencing their studies. ELIGIBILITY Persons who are interested in seizing this opportunity are required to meet the following criteria: A Namibian citizen; 40 years of age and younger; Be in possession of a Undergraduate Degree. DEADLINE : November 30 2018

The next three decades need third wave of poverty reduction in Africa. By - CHRISTABEL LIGAMI The 2018 report co–authored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, calls for the world to accelerate investments in human capital, particularly health and education. The study looked at the challenges presented by the demographics of extreme poverty. It explored what it will take in the areas of health, education, and economic opportunity to position Africa’s booming youth population to transform the continent. Women in sub-Saharan Africa have an average of 0.7 more children than they want. If that number went down to zero over the next five years, the population in 2100 could change by 30 per cent, according to a new Goalkeepers report. Based on current trends, Africa's population is projected to double in size by 2050. Between 2050 and 2100, it could almost double again. In that case, the continent would have to quadruple its efforts just to maintain the current l...

BY - SAHARAREPORTERS: Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Ayuba Wabba, NLC President, noted that the congress couldn’t reach an agreement with the Federal Government delegation led by Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said there is no going back on the planned nationwide protest, despite its meeting with the Federal Government on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Ayuba Wabba, NLC President, noted that the congress couldn’t reach an agreement with the Federal Government delegation led by Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment. He called on workers across the country to go ahead with the earlier directive to down tools by midnight on Wednesday.

By - James Parsons: As a 24-year-old entrepreneur behind several fast-growing startups with multiple employees, I’ve encountered many struggles and roadblocks that I’ve had to overcome over the past few years. Phone calls with small companies looking to grow their business are part of my daily routine, and surprisingly, many of their struggles are tantamount to my own. Here is some of my advice that applies to any young startup or entrepreneur aiming for success. Momentum is everything. Most of my projects have excited me so much that I decided not to sleep that night, and instead, put on a cup of coffee to work up wireframes and process flows for a new project. Momentum is what drives entrepreneurs, and letting an idea go stale or be pushed to the back burner could subconsciously de-prioritize the project, which in most cases, means it will never see the light of day. This isn’t to say you should hop on an idea as soon as you think of one that seems great (sometimes i...

By - SaharaReporters "We are putting mechanisms in place to take our demonstrations outside this shore and tell the world that President Muhammadu Buhari has failed the Nigerian people," the IYC President said. The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has said it is putting mechanisms in place for an international campaign against the present administration. The organisation also restated its stance that the people of the Niger Delta will not give their votes to any presidential candidate and, particularly the ruling party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), if there are no concrete agreements on restructuring the country. In an interview with SaharaReporters, Oweilaemi Pereotubo, IYC President, said the organisation will embark on a global campaign to tell the world about how “President Muhammadu Buhari has failed the Nigerian people”. According to Pereotubo, “I pray that Mr President will get some things right before we meet, but one thing is very important here. Whatever...

By - James Karuhanga Under the project, government plans to distribute 100 computers in each school. There's optimism from government that by 2020 all public schools will be equipped with smart class rooms. The Ministry of Education has challenged secondary schools to fast-track a new model of smart classroom in a fresh bid to raise the quality of education. The initiative, which seeks to equip schools with computers and access to internet, is premised on the belief that ICT is a tool which will transform the country's education system through the digitalisation of academic material which will subsequently increase access. The Minister for Education, Eugène Mutimura, recently said in a tweet that government had identified 166 schools to potentially take the lead in the implementation of the smart classroom project. Irénée Ndayambaje, the Director General of Rwanda Education Board (REB), said that: "All those schools (that have been identified) have the requisit...

By - Azugbene Godson Solomon  The Youth unemployment across Africa Nations has to be resolved, the youth unemployment can be resolve when an active good governments intervened with a job creation policies. The role of an active good governments, is to address youth unemployment, and is very important, because it will provide enabling environment for the youth to drive. Governments operation is defined as a form of connection, bond, link, tie between policy and practice. Governments have the power to address the Socio-Economic problems, such as unemployment and barriers of youth political participation, is essential  for youth progress and development. According to 'World Bank Group/Youth Summit'. Governments have the ability to implement national youth employment strategies to demonstrate a shared vision, clear objectives and metrics for success that can significantly and tangibly increase youth employment. The Areas The Governments Need To Address Concerning Youth...