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Anticipation filled the air at the Limbe Market in Blantyre, Malawi's commercial city, as 28-year-old Joseph Nambuzi opened his computer accessories shop. Nambuzi, a graduate of the University of Malawi, combined his passion for business with his technical knowledge during his college years, ordering computer batteries from China
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The African Leadership Academy (ALA) has received a multi-million rand grant from the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) to expand their partnership and introduce students to project management through the Build-in-a-Box curriculum. This program, based on the BUILD framework, aims to teach youth entrepreneurship to combat unemployment and engage
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This project, funded by the European Union and managed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), aims to improve the lives of migrants, refugees, and host communities in Khartoum, Sudan. The project titled "Migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers, including victims of trafficking, and host communities benefit from better qualified and
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The allegations against a BBC star, accused of paying a teenager £35,000 for explicit images, have sparked a media storm. The 64-year-old presenter at the center of the scandal is "extremely angry" over the reporting, according to journalist Jon Sopel. The presenter was suspended by the BBC
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The family of the teenager at the center of the scandal surrounding a BBC presenter has spoken out further, claiming their child is a "vulnerable addict child" and that the alleged payments from the presenter were spent on a "spiraling crack habit." The stepfather claims the
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Governor Mike DeWine has again demonstrated his commitment to public health by vetoing legislation that would have preempted local governments in Ohio from regulating tobacco products. This decision allows cities like Columbus to implement laws ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, which are known to hook young people into
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Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a tobacco preemption legislation in Ohio has been met with praise from health advocates, who see it as a crucial step in reducing nicotine addiction among youths. The legislation, which aimed to block local governments from passing laws to reduce tobacco use, would
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The African Development Bank has received a significant contribution of EUR 5.5 million from Italy for its Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund. This financing pledge was announced by Italian officials during the Fund's mid-year Oversight Committee Meeting held virtually on 26 June. The Italian Government&
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Detroit's high unemployment rates and disconnection of its youth population necessitate the implementation of job corps programs. General Motors (GM) has addressed this issue by investing $300,000 in a youth workforce and entrepreneurship program in Detroit. The Design Industry Club at the Boys & Girls Clubs of
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RBC Capital Markets' annual Charity Day for the Kids event brought together over 6,400 employees across 24 cities, celebrating the company's culture of philanthropy and commitment to giving back. The day included charity presentations, floor walks, and a grand finale of a US$5 million donation
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FedEx, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and a leading express transportation company, recently donated pre-owned electronic devices to Huaukhon School in Phrae Province, Thailand. The donation included 50 smartphones and 20 tablets to support students in their online learning program. In addition, FedEx team members conducted a charity drive and
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the government's focus on youth in the budget 2023-24, aiming to facilitate entrepreneurship activities and create job opportunities. The premier emphasized the importance of socio-economic development and confidence revival for the country's future. Key initiatives announced in the budget include providing
