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News24
18-07-2025
- Politics
- News24
Young Mandelas show what the best of SA can be
News24 Mlungisi Jack Msibi. Thabo Mngomezulu. Juandré Klopper. Ryan Young. Yeshav Sewlal. Yolisa Singaphi. Savanna Sibutha. Remember these names. They are our News24 Star Mandelas of 2025 – young people who have not allowed their age to limit and define their dreams. Mandela Day is one of my favourite celebrations of the year. For 24 hours, the country pauses to celebrate the legacy and lessons of the most remarkable human being to have walked these shores. Why do we celebrate the Young Mandelas of South Africa? Because between the doom and gloom of an ordinary day in South Africa, people like the ones I mentioned above refuse to give up on their nation. Young Mandelas 2025 | Meet 30 shining SA leaders of the future, and our 6 Star Mandelas They have used their time, skills and passion to help others, improve the planet, feed, teach, coach and empower. Of course, there are thousands, no, millions of others like them. The good people of South Africa who keep our country together. We cannot celebrate everyone by their names, but today we shine a light on these special youngsters who inspire us and show the way. This country's future will not be determined by today's politicians, but by people like Yolisa, Juandré and Mlungisi. Let's support them and their initiatives where we can and celebrate the good people of our nation who refuse to give up today. Two quotes from Madiba will guide my Mandela Day this year. 'Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.' There is a lot to resent in South Africa: corruption, poverty, unemployment, crime, poor service delivery and crumbling infrastructure, to name but a few. If we allow these issues to make us bitter and twisted, we will not be able to see the light. Let go of the resentment and do something tangible to help yourself and others. Get involved in your street committee, community policing forum or school governing body. Join an NGO or donate to a cause close to your heart. 'A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.' Here, Madiba reminds us how to change the world by having a 'fundamental concern' for others. This requires us to look beyond our own needs and challenges and reach out to others we can help.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
EECU Awards $60,000 in College Scholarships
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continued commitment to empowering future leaders through education, EECU has awarded college scholarships to twelve outstanding graduating high school seniors across Texas. For more than 35 years, the EECU Scholarship Program has supported students in their pursuit of higher education, providing over $780,000 in scholarship funds since its inception. After submitting applications for consideration earlier this school year, recipients were selected and honored at the EECU Annual Meeting. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship from EECU to help support the next chapter in their education journey. The scholarship awards are named in honor of five former EECU board members, each remembered by their passion for supporting education. "EECU has deep roots in education, dating back more than 90 years," said Lonnie Nicholson, EECU President and CEO. "We're honored to recognize these deserving students and provide the financial support to help them as they take the next step in their education journey." Glenn Mandeville Memorial Scholarship Toluwalope Ajayi (Arlington, TX – James Martin High School) Samuel Draper III (San Antonio, TX – Johnson High School) Avery Fraser (Southlake, TX – Carroll High School) Armando Garcia (Haslet, TX – V.R. Eaton High School) Mackenzie Kates (Abilene, TX – Abilene Wylie High School) Madison Schwabe (Decatur, TX – Decatur High School) Hayden Smith (McKinney, TX – Emerson High School) Derek Yang (Colleyville, TX – Colleyville Heritage High School) Verma Russell Memorial Scholarship Elise Gaspar (Dallas, TX – J.J. Pearce High School) Jerry Deering Memorial Scholarship Tasneem Ahsan (Fort Worth, TX – Fossil Ridge High School) Ora Dunlap Memorial Scholarship Reese Ramsey (Colleyville, TX – Grapevine High School) Flo Jones Memorial Scholarship Kara Peterson (Arlington, TX – Lamar High School) The students were selected via a review process that included academics, service to community, extracurricular leadership activities, references, and an essay. Information about upcoming scholarship awards and applications can be found here. About EECU With more than $4.3 billion in assets and over 292,000 Members, EECU is one of North Texas's largest locally-owned financial institutions. EECU is a not-for-profit credit union and has been serving North Texas for more than 90 years. Today, EECU offers a full range of financial products and nationwide convenience through a network of 5,000 Service Centers, 85,000 free ATMs, and 24/7 online and mobile banking. For more information, visit or connect with EECU on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Equal Housing Opportunity. Federally Insured by NCUA. CONTACT INFORMATION: Adam HernandezDirector, Digital & Corporate Communications(817) View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE EECU
Al Bawaba
03-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Launch of the Fifth Edition of Diyar Al Muharraq's Annual Training Program ‘Tumouh'
Diyar Al Muharraq, the largest real estate development company in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched the fifth edition of its "Tumouh" annual training program, welcoming four graduates from across prestigious local and international universities. Taking place until November 2025, the program aims to empower young talents and prepare them to excel in the job market, shaping a generation of future leaders in the engineering and real estate sectors. With key specializations in civil engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, real estate development, quantity surveying, and landscaping, the participants include Bayan Husain Al Radhi, Hala Abdulla Al Rumaidh, Jumana Habib Hamed, and Shahd Habeel Al Khayyat. The graduates will undergo 6 months of training where they will aim to develop a proposal for the planning and execution of a development project to be implemented in the city. Through this annual initiative, Diyar Al Muharraq is committed to offering impactful training opportunities that enrich participants' professional futures while honing their practical skills in engineering and real estate. The program is led by a team of seasoned experts from within the company, offering in-depth exposure to Diyar Al Muharraq's core values, workplace culture, and master plan, as well as its current and upcoming projects. Commenting on the launch of the program, Eng. Ahmed Ali Al Ammadi, Chief Executive Officer of Diyar Al Muharraq, stated: "We are proud to be launching the fifth edition of "Tumouh', underscoring our broader efforts to invest in emerging Bahraini talent and nurture their skills. The internship program provides an immersive experience that not only builds technical capabilities but also prepares trainees to thrive in their career paths. This initiative also reaffirms our ongoing commitment to building the next generation of leaders in the real estate development sector." Diyar Al Muharraq is the largest integrated residential city in the Kingdom of Bahrain, renowned for its luxurious offerings and commitment to preserving the core family values of Bahraini society. The city features a broad spectrum of modern living solutions, combining residential, commercial, recreational, and healthcare facilities to offer a future-forward model of integrated urban development.
Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai doubles down on local talent with 5th cycle of Future Experts Programme
Dubai: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Dubai Future Experts Programme (DEEP), an initiative designed to equip professionals with foresight, skills, and tools needed to lead Dubai's future innovation research. A first-of-its-kind government programme globally, the two-phase initiative aims to strengthen Dubai's talent pipeline and cultivate future-ready government talent to drive transformational initiatives in strategic sectors that shape the future of societies and economies. Now in its fifth cycle, DEEP – organised by DFF in collaboration with the Executive Council of Dubai – continues to set a global benchmark for public sector capacity-building, blending visionary research with real-world application. Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO of DFF, said: 'Equipping future experts from within Dubai Government's strategic sectors is key to strengthening human capital and reinforcing the emirate's status as a global leader in different sectors. Graduates of this programme will emerge as certified future analysts and executives, driving Dubai's leadership in future design and supporting the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.' He added: 'Now in its fifth cycle, the programme, organised by DFF in partnership with The Executive Council, is shaping a new generation of skilled Emirati leaders who specialise in analysing trends identifying opportunities, and executing forward-thinking strategies – reinforcing Dubai's position as one of the world's most future-ready and talent-driven cities.' This year's cohort features 21 Emirati employees representing 16 entities, and it features workshops and modules delivered by leading futurists and subject-matter experts, offering participants rich insights and practical tools for strategic foresight. Graduates will receive certification from DFF in their respective specialisations. A Two-Phase Programme for Building Future-Ready Talent The first level of the programme runs until June 2025. It offers an intensive educational and practical journey through all stages of future foresight, culminating in a research project exploring future scenarios of Dubai. The second level will take place from September to October 2025. Participants will work on an original foresight project with clear recommendations and a defined implementation roadmap. Graduates automatically gain access to an active community of future experts contributing to shaping promising futures for their institutions and communities, along with exclusive fellowship opportunities within DFF's global programmes, initiatives and ecosystems. For more information about Dubai Future Experts Programme, please visit:
