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Rwanda increases teachers’ salaries by as much as 80%

Africa: How Sweet Potato is Preventing the Global Wheat Crisis from Taking Root in Africa Opinion - Long before the Ukraine conflict began and sent wheat futures spiralling, scientists in Africa were experimenting with an alternative ingredient for baked goods: orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) puree.

We Think Code_ NQF level 5 training programme is currently recruiting bright young people to train to become software developers. They are looking for new applicants to sign up for the 2022 Cohort which starts in September.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• 18-35 years old
• No prior coding qualification or experience
• A passion for technology and interest in becoming a software programmer.
• Female candidates are encourages to apply

PLEASE NOTE
The bootcamps is at all three campuses (JHB, DBN, CPT)
Applicants are expected to get to the campus on their own, however if they see a large number of applicants who are eligible for bootcamps coming from the same area, they could look into providing a shuttle of some sort.

To apply for these opportunities you need to be part of the SA Youth network. Please join the network on sayouth.mobi, if you are already part of the SA Youth network please click on the links below for more information and to apply:

• Cape Town, Western Cape
https://sayouth.mobi/p/wethinkcode/o/378349
Closing date for applications is 22 July 2022

• Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
https://sayouth.mobi/p/wethinkcode/o/378347
Closing date for applications is 22 July 2022

• Johannesburg, Gauteng
https://sayouth.mobi/p/wethinkcode/o/378345
Closing date for applications is 18 July 2022

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The story of how Swahili became Africa's most spoken language Over two millennia, Swahili has built bridges among people across Africa and into the diaspora.

Cape Town played the setting for these films – Here's why there'll be more The City of Cape Town has decided to do the film industry one better, giving Hollywood and other movie magicians a reason to love the Mother City:

Watch: Young South African Going Viral With "Locker-Room" War Cry! A young South African has garnered over 1.1 million views with his "locker-room" war cry, and it's giving us all the feels!

Where’s the herd immunity? Our research shows why Covid is still wreaking havoc | Danny Altmann ‘Living with the virus’ is proving much harder than the early vaccine success suggested, says professor of immunology Danny Altmann

Real Life Superhero! Township School Principal Makes Front Page Cover! Forte High School may not have a JSE Top 40 Index listing like many of Financial Mail’s cover stories, but its principal’s commitment to changing lives

How has a former estate agent's lightbulb moment sparked hundreds of women to bring maths, healing and resilience to vulnerable primary school children and their communities?

Enjoy our latest authentic community story of hope and be inspired right here by what one 'ordinary' person can do💥🧡 www.thislifeonline.co.za/maths-plus-love/

Physically Challenged Man Who Was Carried To School By His Mum Graduate From University A proud mother joined her physically challenged son who goes by the name Michael Opio in celebrating his success as he graduated from the university with a degree in Business Administration (Accounting). It was an inspiring and supporting moment for one physically challenged man who beat the odds to...

Young Nigerian kid becomes US chess master at 10 years old, sets outstanding record | Scholarship Region Young Nigerian kid becomes US chess master at 10 years old, sets outstanding record

How music education helps kids build better brains and warmer hearts Music education has a positive impact on brain development and function. It also fosters academic and emotional skills that will benefit kids in all areas of their education and life beyond school.

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: Campaign seeks innovative solutions to improve literacy and language in SA’s early learning programmes The Thrive by Five Index shows that almost half of South African children between four and five years old, who attend early learning programmes in impoverished communities, are failing to meet literacy and language standards for their age. Cape Town-based investment fund, Innovation Edge, is offerin...

We want to tell you a story - one of culture, tradition and a legend that has been passed on from generation to generation.

When: Friday, 10 June at 18:00
Where: The Bijou Press

SA Comedian Barry Hilton 'Translates' Ryanair's Afrikaans Test With Hilarious Results Following the outrage over Ryanair’s decision to make South African passport holders prove their South African-ness by answering a general knowledge test in Afrikaans, SA comedian Barry Hilton – who’s currently touring the UK, Europe and Malta – has posted this fabulous ‘translation’. So...

A Bulungula History— independent tourism as a tool for rural development - Bulungula Incubator In 2002, Dave Martin (the founder of the Bulungula Lodge) set out to fulfil his vision of using backpacker/independent tourism as a tool for rural development in a remote African community, while simultaneously being an example of sustainable living. After going on an exploratory hike, finding Nqile...

Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP).

TREP supports informal, micro, and small enterprises as well as cooperatives in the rural and township economies.

For further information and application, visit: https://bit.ly/3tiKGTE.

CALL FOR INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS!

Drama for Life is proud to announce the 2022 INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME.
Drama for Life, in partnership with First Rand Foundation, will be running its fourth Youth Internship Programme for 2022.
This dynamic new programme offers unemployed youth and creative school leavers an opportunity to undertake a paid internship and learn critical skills for the workplace.

Drama for Life is calling seven exceptional, young adults who have ambition, care about their generation, creative talent and a passion for working in the arts with people. We are looking specifically for young adults who passed matric, who are unemployed or who have only worked in the informal sector and who want to train in stage and events management, and who are interested in one, or more of the following areas of specialisation:

Arts administration (x2 Administrative Assistant / x 2Student Office Assistant / x2 Creative Research Hub Assistant)

You may apply if you are between the ages of 18 to 34 years old and have no formal work experience (i.e. You have paid tax previously).

Deadline: Sunday, 12 June 2022
E-mail: [email protected] your complete contact details, letter of motivation, a detailed curriculum vitae and the name of a mentor who can be your referee.

Anja Rožen, a 13-year old elementary school student from Slovenia is the winner of the international contest Plakat MIRU. She was chosen among 600,000 children from all over the world. "My poster represents the earth that connects and unites us. People stick to each other. If one person let go, the rest will fall. We are all connected to our planet and to each other, but unfortunately we are little aware of it," said the young creator. Congratulations Anja.. Definitely words to reflect on... And a painting that speaks a thousand words🎨🙌
Thank you Sonja Margerison

Brilliant 23-year-old scientist celebrates becoming the first female Master's degree graduate of South African University | Scholarship Region Brilliant 23-year-old scientist celebrates becoming the first female Master's degree graduate of South African University

SA's Prof Tulio de Oliviera among world’s 100 most influential – Time Magazine Refilwe Moloto interviews Professor Tulio de Oliveira of Stellenbosch University.

NASA's idea for making food from thin air has become a reality — it could feed billions Here's why you might eat greenhouse gases in the future.

Proud Sister's Beautiful Tribute For Sibling Who Just Graduated Safe to say she’s the smarter sister - and I couldn’t be more proud. Jessica van Jaarsveld did the final oral examination last year with a 3-week old baby.

Hey Dad! You may not know it but you’re an influencer! Your 4- to 6-year old loves watching and copying everything you do. Check in every Wednesday for tips and advice on how to father your little one. Today’s message is about teaching your little one social skills.

Download the Hey Dad! app NOW from the Google Play Store – visit https://bit.ly/3LzbrtC or from the AppGallery – visit https://bit.ly/3rZdHTH.

13-Year-Old Who Lost Entire Family Taken In By Conservation Filmmaker! A 13-year-old who lost his entire family has been taken in by a conservation filmmaker who is looking after and mentoring him.

ISS TODAY ANALYSIS: Covid-19 corruption deepens wounds of pandemic across Africa The virus and its variants have been less deadly than elsewhere, but African economies have suffered a double blow due to graft.