THE GREAT AFRICAN EXPOSURE VISIT- SOUTH AFRICA

Unveiling South Africa's Rural Education Realities

South Africa, a country adorned with diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and a troubled history, has been grappling with the persistent challenge of providing quality education to its rural and marginalized communities. To shed light on the ground realities and gain firsthand insight, an ambitious and enlightening journey was undertaken - The Great African Exposure Visit. This initiative aimed to delve deep into the heart of South Africa's educational landscape, uncovering the intricacies and challenges faced by the country's most underserved populations. I have been asked by several people through the journey "Why i choose South Africa, and not focus on Zimbabwe" Such a good question and also makes me a little sad because there is still that divide across boarders and the general population is still failing to understand that WE ARE ALL AFRICANS, AND WE ARE ALL HUMAN, regardless of race, country of origin, religious beliefs, race and so fourth. However I always tell the that firstly my organization is called "I REACH OUT MY HAND AFRICA" already that says a lot, I am aiming at reaching out to the whole of Africa with my initiatives. We are a beautiful family with Ubuntu. Indeed the word Ubuntu is actually practised in South Africa i must add. Absolutely splendid.

The following is to make the communities understand that the journey seeks to humanize statistics, meet beneficiaries face-to-face and know that whoever this is, will be and is a real person. It is not always possible to get real people or correct numbers from proposals. Some are fabricated, and ghost beneficiaries have become the order of the day.

The birth of " THE GREAT AFRICAN EXPOSURE VISIT" seeks to bridge such gaps and also aid possible donors into reaching out to communities in dire need through our initiative.

Zimbabwe indeed has a lot of beneficairies but I am not just Zimbabwean NO, iam a global citizen and it with such my organization "I REACH OUT MY HAND AFRICA" is as such. It is for all that need a dignified life to benefit. Experiencial learning (education), Food packs, community development, clothing and so on. The sustainable development goals are packaged in enchanting colors but they are just colors and words if we do nothing and practise not.

Dive into this journey and understand what it is that I found out while in the Republic of South Africa.

Setting the Stage: Exploring the Rural Enclaves

The journey embarked upon a mission to explore the lesser-known territories, tucked away from the urban sprawl and the glitz of the cities. Venturing into the rural heartlands of South Africa, where the pulse of traditional culture beats strong, the team encountered communities brimming with resilience, warmth, and an unyielding spirit.

Grappling with Educational Disparities

Upon arriving, the team was confronted with the stark educational disparities that plague these regions. Dilapidated schools with insufficient resources, overcrowded classrooms, and a dearth of qualified educators laid bare the systemic challenges undermining the very foundation of learning. Engaging with local educators and community leaders, it became evident that the lack of access to quality education was perpetuating cycles of poverty and marginalization.

Community Empowerment Initiatives: A Glimmer of Hope

Amidst the hardships, glimmers of hope emerged in the form of grassroots community empowerment initiatives. From after-school programs run by passionate volunteers to innovative tech-driven learning platforms tailored for rural communities, these efforts exemplified the power of localized solutions in transforming educational landscapes. Witnessing the determination of these change-makers instilled a renewed sense of optimism, highlighting the transformative potential of community-driven interventions.

Unveiling Socioeconomic Realities

Beyond the realm of education, the visit unraveled the intricate interplay between socioeconomic realities and educational outcomes. Exposing the multifaceted challenges faced by families, including limited access to healthcare, inadequate infrastructure, and precarious livelihoods, the journey underscored the interconnected nature of societal development and educational progress. It became increasingly evident that addressing education in isolation would be a futile endeavor, necessitating a holistic approach to uplift these communities.

Advocacy and Policy Reforms: The Need of the Hour

The Great African Exposure Visit underscored the urgency for comprehensive advocacy and policy reforms aimed at reshaping South Africa's educational landscape. Leveraging the insights gleaned from the journey, the team highlighted the critical imperatives of equitable resource allocation, teacher capacity building, and targeted interventions to bridge the urban-rural education divide. Emphasizing the significance of inclusive policymaking, the visit called for collaborative efforts between governmental bodies, NGOs, and local stakeholders to effect transformative change at the grassroots level.

The Path Ahead: Sustaining Momentum for Change

As the journey concluded, a profound sense of responsibility permeated the hearts of every participant. The experiences shared, the stories heard, and the resilient spirit witnessed solidified the commitment to advocating for sustainable change. Recognizing that the road ahead is fraught with challenges, the team pledged to continue amplifying the voices of South Africa's marginalized communities and championing a future where every child has equal access to quality education, irrespective of their geographic location or socioeconomic background.

A Call to Action: Empowering the Voices of the Underserved

The Great African Exposure Visit culminated in a resounding call to action, urging global citizens, policymakers, and stakeholders to rally behind the cause of educational equity and empowerment. By fostering collaborative partnerships, supporting local initiatives, and advocating for policy reforms, the journey aimed to ignite a movement that transcends borders, igniting hope and fostering sustainable development within South Africa's rural and marginalized communities.

In the wake of The Great African Exposure Visit, the echoes of resilience, determination, and hopeG continue to reverberate, serving as a testament to the enduring spirit of South Africa's unsung heroes - the educators, the community leaders, and, most importantly, the children who embody the promise of a brighter tomorrow.

By Tyrone Havnar

Polical Disinterest-Zimbabwean Youth

The lack of interest in politics and voting among Zimbabwean youth can be attributed to several factors:

Disillusionment with Political Leaders: 

Many young people feel that political leaders are not addressing their needs and concerns, leading to a sense of disillusionment and apathy towards politics.

Economic Challenges:

High unemployment rates and economic instability divert focus away from political participation, as youths are more concerned with immediate survival and employment.

Lack of Political Education:

There is often inadequate political education in schools and communities, leaving many youths unaware of the importance of their vote and how the political system works.

Perceived Corruption and Ineffectiveness:

A widespread perception of corruption and inefficiency in the government can lead to cynicism about the political process, making youths feel that their vote will not make a difference.

Limited Access to Political Platforms:

Youths may feel marginalized or excluded from traditional political platforms and discussions, reducing their engagement and interest in political participation.

Repressive Political Environment:

In some cases, a repressive political environment can discourage youths from participating due to fear of repercussions or a belief that the political system is rigged.

Cultural Factors:

Traditional beliefs and societal structures may also play a role in discouraging young people from engaging in politics, as older generations often dominate political leadership and decision-making processes.

Zimbabwe Industrial Development

 A 4-point agenda that can leapfrog governance and transform ZIMBABWE into an industrial and developed nation in 10 years.

INTRODUCTION

Africa is a great continent rich in resources and labour. Zimbabwe is one of them, a country with more than 60 minerals, vast tracks of fertile lands, beautiful wildlife, preferable climate and above all hardworking and highly educated human resource. Unfortunately, the country had been under poor leadership instead of it using what it has to climb the ladder of development it has been digging its own grave. This article will clearly display 4 fundamental aspects which will leapfrog governance and transform Zimbabwe into an industrial and developed country within 10 years. These aspects are 1. Encouraging and Empowering entrepreneurs, farmers and local project developers, 2. Eliminating corruption and promoting democracy, 3. Respect for human rights and finally 4. Establishing good international relations and having investor friendly policies on the ground.

Encouraging and Empowering entrepreneurs, farmers and local project developers

As a first move towards achieving industrialism and development empowerment of entrepreneurs is the first thing to be done. To initiate development empowerment of the locals should be a priority not an option. In Zimbabwe the groups of people who need to be empowered are entrepreneurs, farmers, local project developers and business owners. There are several ways in which these groups can be empowered.

An entrepreneur is a person who brings forth a brand new innovation or improves an existing one and is prepared to take risks encompassed in doing business. Such kind of people are the cornerstone of development and with them coming on to the surface brings birth to industrialism. Therefore it means that unemployment will fall and the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) will rise. Entrepreneurs can be empowered by offering them grants. A platform such as a national innovation competition can be done and winners offered with start-up costs, the government can offer pitching platforms where it can pick at least 10 best pitchers a year and give start-up costs will enhance industrialism. 

Those into the manufacturing sector can be empowered by giving them the export incentive. A person will toil and sweat for something he/she will know is going to get paid for. If an incentive is set manufacturers will sweat and toil to export thus bringing into the country foreign currency. On the other hand the global community will have a different perspective if the country increases its exports. Zimbabwe has unique people in the arts sector with drawings, paintings, crafts and many more if these are exported and sold Zimbabwe will be earning a lot.

The small to medium enterprises (SME’s) are where innovation is at its best in Zimbabwe but they lack money to take their businesses to greater heights. Loans should be made accessible to them so that they can excel and with the export incentive in place they can make Zimbabwe great. In addition to that the government of the Republic of Zimbabwe can help find markets abroad for these SME’s so that they can export their products and the country gain foreign currency as well.

For farmers Zimbabwe is taking a step in empowering them through the Command Agriculture scheme and its working this then can also work with setting targets for the same farmers and those who reach the target will be awarded with agricultural inputs as well as machinery. As said earlier on, “a person will toil and sweat for something he/she will know is going to get paid for.” This will increase the agricultural output and place Zimbabwe back to being the bread basket of Southern Africa. 

The issue of exorbitant taxes on business people and miners demotivates and make starting a business more scary. The licences needed and protocols that need to be observed are cumbersome that they drive away the motive of starting something big. However if the country would  want to achieve industrialisation and development within 10 years it will have to cut off some of the unnecessary laws, licences (some can be combined into 1 licence) and embracing technology to minimise delays. When that is done it will make the business environment in Zimbabwe more preferable for locals and increase the GDP of the country and usher the state in an era of development and industrialisation. 

Eliminating corruption and promoting democracy

The cancer in Zimbabwe that prohibit development is corruption. Simply corruption is the willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or other reward. This has derailed our nation. However the act of corruption has since been raised because of under-payment and the alarming levels of unemployment. Government has to however come up with ways on how they can eliminate this disease from the system.

The main reason why we find our people in the midst of corruption is because of the presence of too many licenses needed for one to get to a certain level in progress. For example the requirements needed to start operating service station the procedures needed to be done are too many and many business people when they have an idea they want it done. That is why people engage in corruption so that the time that would be spent processing the papers gets small. A solution to that is cutting down the number of requirements in the country’s system. At times merging some certificates and licenses for them to be 1.

The other reason why we have alarming levels of corruption in Zimbabwe is because the majority of the civil servants are underpaid. Someone said,” where do they expect us to get the money to sustain our families if they pay us nuts, we have no option except doing the so called corrupt activities.” The above statement shows that workers underpayment has led to a lot of corruption. However If we empower business people, entrepreneurs and project developers, revenue will increase and money will be available for the salary increment of those in the public service thereby helping in eliminating corruption.

Women are precious jewels but only a few leaders recognise that. It has been proven that women are less active when it comes to corruption. Therefore if women are placed in important decision making posts it will help contain corruption in Zimbabwe. In addition to that what a child is taught is what he/she grows up knowing and doing. If dangers of corruption are taught from primary/junior schools level it will help contain corruption.

Another reason why we have corruption everywhere is because our system are failing to adopt change. We are no-longer in the 90s this is the 21st century where technology is at its best. The reason why we have police everywhere in Zimbabwe is because we cannot have cameras in our streets, and this has made them to take the opportunity to be corrupt. Fines are paid to them instead of paying at maybe the police station. What should be done the cameras pick up a car violating the law, the number plates are picked and tracked to find the owner’s  residence and details. A ticket is dropped at the owner’s doorstep which if he/she fails to pay before 7 days is to be arrested. Transactions should be done electronically, limited contact of the public and responsible officers will help contain corruption. All the contact should be done electronically. Chile is a good example with its ChileCompra that was adopted in 2003.

The government of Zimbabwe should make a decision to form an anti-corruption intelligence department. Where people are trained secretly and will operate undercover reporting to the headquarters. These will reveal corrupt people and the corrupt individuals will be persecuted publicly for the nation to see that the Republic of Zimbabwe does not tolerate any acts of corruption. On the other hand institutions that are to be found with close to 0% (corruption is inevitable but can be minimised) levels will then be rewarded. This should be after an analysis of the year’s institutions corruption levels. Ministers and government officials found wanting should also be persecuted publicly so that other holders of public offices should stay away from corrupt activities. 

In cases where by the state receives some funding or a province or an institution receives some funding. The way it uses the funding should be transparent and the results of the funding should be publicly noted and the expenditure outline should be made public at the end of funded projects. Members from the Secret Anti-Corruption Agent should be monitoring closely on how the funds are being spent so as to help in the annual statistics, and also if they find any corrupt acts those responsible should be brought to book.

In a period of 10 years these measures will contain corruption and once corruption is thrown in the dustbin it then means that state governance will have transformed and will be transparent.

Democracy to Zimbabwean citizens has only been music from the next door. Zimbabweans have rarely tasted what democracy is. However it is in the power of the masses to change what is on the ground. This is because the government serve the people not that the people should serve the government. A change in thinking and mentality should be the number one move in achieving democracy in Zimbabwe.

Those who hold public offices should be taught on how to respect human rights and what it means to be holding a public office. Yes their manifesto is brilliant, propaganda is the best but their knowledge on human rights is close to zero. If a platform is brought forward by the parliament where those in public offices are taught the importance of human rights and how to observe them is the number one key to achieve democracy. Once the government respects its citizen’s rights then they can surely move from autocratic to being democratic.

African leaders have took advantage of the fact that a large percentage of the population is not in the circles of information circulation especially those in the rural areas. So they have made the state broadcaster partisan, and have then monopolised power. This what they have been doing is now at stake as internet is paving way for broad information circulation. Social media platforms are now used for circulating information. 

In addition to that local non-governmental organisations should be formed so that they go in the rural areas disseminating information to them. Telling them that they are the ones who employed those in public office and can fire them whenever they want. When the people discover the power they have over the government and learn how to use it then a step towards democracy is achieved. 

An environment that allows citizens to express their freedom, and where they can express themselves and be heard is another major step towards democracy. This also calls for those in public offices to socialise and not to mobilise. When there is freedom of expression and freedom of speech encompassed with freedom after expression and speech then the culture of fear is eliminated. Those in public offices should be told that the only chance that they have to be elected into office is to socialise with their people. When they engage in socialising that is when they know what the people want and they act on delivering. Furthermore respect from the people comes through socialising with them, listening to their needs and fulfilling their needs. If a leader does that then how can they not practise democracy.

When Zimbabwe reaches a point where they can remove the democracy on paper and start practising it then at that point we will have had a major step in transforming our way of governance. However most work should be through the speaker of the parliament, NGOs and pressure groups.

Respect for human rights 

In Africa the maximum respect for human rights have only been theoretical and not practical. However once democracy is achieved then respect for human rights is also achieved. The major factor that suppresses the respect for human rights is the presence of dictatorship. Once dictatorship is ruled out and then efforts to achieve human rights respect are easy.

Information should be disseminated to everyone in our communities and this can be done by holding seminars, campaigns, roadshows, quizzes in schools, debates, programmes on human rights awareness on social media and mass media platforms such as televisions and radios, fliers, posters and having sports competitions where information on human rights awareness is disseminated.

This will be easy after having steps towards democracy. Once there is respect for human rights and democracy in place then government will have transformed.

Establishing good international relations and having investor friendly policies on the ground.

Being a loner gets one nowhere, even a hunter needs dogs for assistance, and for them to assist him the hunter should be in good books with his dogs. This means Zimbabwe as rich as it is with resources it also needs the international community to help it as well. After political violence is eliminated, steps to democracy are taken (Depositing the ADGEC), initiatives to respect human rights and empowering locals then how can the international community stay away. So after having shown progress in achieving the 3 aforementioned aspects, Zimbabwe will have a better face in the globe and it will gain good international relations and can source aid whenever it is necessary.

However small touch-ups will still be needed so as to attract competent investors in the country. First and foremost a website should be put in place where investors can go and see investment opportunities in Zimbabwe if interested an investor can click on the opportunity’s link and get details of the deal and send an email to the website’s administrators who will then help the investor scoop the opportunity. Such a platform will help investors outside Zimbabwe to see what is it that is in Zimbabwe that which they can make use of.

A similar platform can also be made but this one will be linking investors and entrepreneurs (especially the youths). It will be a platform where an entrepreneur will meet investors online and share his/her idea and then if any of the investors on the line wants to invest in such an idea then they contact the entrepreneur and they start doing business.

The formation of such platforms should be funded by the government as they are means of supporting the Zimbabwe economy and its people.

Exorbitant and unethical taxes on investors should be cut off they should be reasonable. Most requirements to start operating should be sent online and transactions done online. However, ensure that these investors pursue corporate social responsibility as it will end up improving the country’s infrastructure. This will create an investor friendly atmosphere. 

In addition to that investor performance appraisals should be done annually and then after a period of 5 years those who have their graph rising will remain but those who are having their performance declining and failing to provide what they promised as well as participating in corrupt acts will be given a 2 year warning which will be accompanied with close monitoring. Incompetent investors should then be left to go, those who have their performance generally rising for 15 years should then be awarded with 99 year leases. By so doing competence, development and industrialisation.

CONCLUSION

One can argue that major aspects like infrastructural development were set aside, however when GDP rise through empowering local businesses, and bringing in more investors with corruption out of the way then funds for infrastructure development can be secured. It also means the government will have its revenue increased and with good international relations and corruption out of the way donors will find themselves coming in Zimbabwe to help in the health and agriculture and education sectors. Steps to achieve the above mentioned aspects will surely lead to a better Zimbabwe with a transformed government and she as whole being developed and trolling into an era of industrialisation in a period of 10 years.

Compiled and Done By

Mukondo Simbarashe A

Zimbabwean citizen (21 year old)

TYRONE HAVNAR-RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP

Leaders are everywhere. At all corners of the globe, in all types of organizations, doing all types of work. 

Anyone who seeks to make the world a better place is a leader.

Leaders are those who seek to make change. In politics, in business or society, leaders always find themselves at the heart of change.

Leaders help people, organizations and societies navigate this change and help people find a better way to do things.

One popular myth about leadership is that leaders are only the ones sitting at the top of an organization.

A CEO of a major company, the president of a nation or a champion leading social change. These are all leaders,

but you don’t have to have a formal title or role to be a leader.

Leaders are those people who are able to influence others towards reaching a goal, completing a mission or creating new ideas.

Leaders are people who institute change,

influence a situation or can bring creative problem solving to existing problems.

In short, leaders are those who advocate for positive change.

Because leaders are always on the forefront of change, leaders find themselves in situations that are complex and dynamic. 

Complex situations require leaders to consider multiple factors when solving a problem.

Leaders need to work with different groups of individuals, even when those groups of individuals may have competing interests.

The leader finds ways to get these diverse groups to work together, and a leader takes action so that these different groups can continue to operate independently while minimizing conflict.

Leaders not only face complex situations and need to navigate many different interests, but leaders must learn to work in the face of constantly changing situations

As one leadership expert described it: “Today’s solution is tomorrow’s problem.” Solutions to problems are often short-lived because situations change.

Leaders prepare themselves for constant change and need to be adaptable.

Most leaders are in a mode of constant learning searching for new and better ways to solve a problem,

Because leaders are always on the forefront of change, they’re always faced with problems that have never been solved before.

Leaders always understand that they are facing problems with few simple solutions.

The successful leader is always looking for new ways to solve problems.

Some ideas for leadership development include: one, seek out ways to learn new skills. 

Learning skills such as communication, networking, writing a vision statement are all useful skills for leaders.

Two, find others to mentor you and others that you can mentor. Other people may have a skill that you admire. Learn from them. Be generous with your knowledge and teach other people what you know.

Three, understand your own faults and your own strengths.

Seek out ways to improve your faults. For example, if you do not like public speaking, actively seek out opportunities to practice public speaking.

Four, talk to leaders in your profession, community and organization

 Learn their stories, and some of the hardships that they overcame and the opportunities that they took advantage of in their quest to become better leaders.

Are you a LEADER?

Be Wise

Your birth isn't recognized until government says you're born (Birth certificate )

You're not educated until Government certifies that you're (School Certificates)

You can't run a viable business without government's approval (Certificate of Incorporation)

Your marriage is not authentic until government acknowledges that you're married (Marriage Certificate)

You can't claim lawful ownership of land and property until the government confirms it belong to you (Title Deeds)

You're an offender driving your own car unless  the government grants you authority to do so (License and Registration)

You're a thief and criminal if you make money in your business and fail to give some percentage to government (Taxes)

You're not dead unless the government says you are dead (Death Certificate)

Government controls major aspects of your life, yet someone tells you not to be part of the process that determines those who get into government.,that person is wicked.

You better be wise and do the needful.

Time to take charge make decisions on who represents you in Government.

Be a part of the process. Be a part of your  Government.
Vote
Total together 🔄

African Youth on The Rise
Tyrone Havnar

Africans in The 21st century

You are black,but what does that mean?
Is it just the color that binds your seams
Are you bound to the history of the slaves?
Are you living the life that the ancestors
dreamed to save?

Rallies and fighting for
rights is turning into mollies and twerking,

What does it mean to be black in the 21st century?
To the average person,it might not mean a single thing?
In the days of old,the sun rose and fell on man's backs,

He worked to near death ,just because his color was black,
Now the sun rises before we rise from our beds,
Nothing within but ambition and less dreams in our heads,
The word Nigga used to be a word to explain ignorance,

Now it's used as just a word of endearment,
Wasup my nigga,howsit my nigga.

Our neighbors call us makwerekwere in the foreign lands,but however we are all blacks.
Afraid of lifting your own kind,because he might do better than you.
Are we bound for doom?
Can we not live in peace?

But again how far have we come to have fallen this much.

Seems we have lost sight of our ancestors scars,and what they fought for.
The slavery history that we share as blacks is long fogoten.
Are we not one afterall.

The most divided out of all human races,blacks.

What has Africa come to be?
I am scared to even hug my brother,
Crime against another,brother against brother,But Why?
Fatherless children being raised by their teenage mothers,

Children hurting and living on the streets,
You hear them cry
No care in the world
People dying

Getting high just to pass the day,
As we turn a blind eye
Can't form a sentence,no words to say,
No education,
Now what kind of black is that?
Is it in the history worn as our hats?

The blood of innocent citizens spilled,just because we kill each other over senseless issues, but why?
We have lost sight of who we are,
It is us who act vile,
Started from the bottom indeed we have but you are still there,
Reach for the change that is in the air,

We need to rise and reclaim our pride as blacks.
Our freedom
Our lives

And make them proud,those that came before us and died,
We are enslaved in our own home,but how?,we are,
Slaves to the money
Slave to the sex
Slave to the drugs
When it's really education and progress that we need,

We have to break free from the shackles that we bind ourselves to constantly.
Ignorance the recipe for disaster,

Let us show the world just what we can really do,
An entire legacy that we need to take back,
Let us show the new generation what it truly means to be black,

What it means to be African
Proud and patriotic🇿🇼


Tyrone Havnar

RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP (IROMH/YALI) NETWORK

Leaders are everywhere. At all corners of the globe, in all types of organizations, doing all types of work. Anyone who seeks to make the world a better place is a leader.

Leaders are those who seek to make change. In politics, in business or society, leaders always find themselves at the heart of change. Leaders help people, organizations and societies navigate this change and help people find a better way to do things.

One popular myth about leadership is that leaders are only the ones sitting at the top of an organization. A CEO of a major company, the president of a nation or a champion leading social change. These are all leaders, but you don’t have to have a formal title or role to be a leader. Leaders are those people who are able to influence others towards reaching a goal, completing a mission or creating new ideas. Leaders are people who institute change, influence a situation or can bring creative problem solving to existing problems.

In short, leaders are those who advocate for positive change.

Because leaders are always on the forefront of change, leaders find themselves in situations that are complex and dynamic. Complex situations require leaders to consider multiple factors when solving a problem.

Leaders need to work with different groups of individuals, even when those groups of individuals may have competing interests. The leader finds ways to get these diverse groups to work together, and a leader takes action so that these different groups can continue to operate independently while minimizing conflict.

Leaders not only face complex situations and need to navigate many different interests, but leaders must learn to work in the face of constantly changing situations. As one leadership expert described it: “Today’s solution is tomorrow’s problem.” Solutions to problems are often short-lived because situations change. Leaders prepare themselves for constant change and need to be adaptable.

Most leaders are in a mode of constant learning searching for new and better ways to solve a problem. Because leaders are always on the forefront of change, they’re always faced with problems that have never been solved before. Leaders always understand that they are facing problems with few simple solutions.The successful leader is always looking for new ways to solve problems.

Some ideas for leadership development include: one, seek out ways to learn new skills. Learning skills such as communication, networking, writing a vision statement are all useful skills for leaders.

Two, find others to mentor you and others that you can mentor. Other people may have a skill that you admire. Learn from them. Be generous with your knowledge and teach other people what you know.

Three, understand your own faults and your own strengths. Seek out ways to improve your faults. For example, if you do not like public speaking, actively seek out opportunities to practice public speaking.

Four, talk to leaders in your profession, community and organization. Learn their stories, and some of the hardships that they overcame and the opportunities that they took advantage of in their quest to become better leaders.

Source: YALI

An eye for an eye makes the world blind

We have seen an increase in violence in our communities perpetrated by political parties,must i say supporters who have no ounce of reasoning.

What is becomimg of Africa;when you take off to alianate your own brother simply because of his choice of political interests,what disease is this that is prevailing so much someone's life,peace and freedom is not respected.

Africa is known for ubuntu,and we have been doing it well without any effort because its what makes us Africans.

I have to emphasize that an eye for an eye makes the world blind.
Africans need to build safe communities and usher words of wisdom to our children.

Can we continue hating one another because of a mixture of races,i have experienced this many times and its heartbreaking,racial vernom is a social dynamite and can only be a syndrome of death and destruction.

Habitable societies must be made,love is part of our dna.
Social redemption is needed desperately.

What is war,why does it happen?we have to put an end to war or else war will definatly put a rough end to humanity.
Are we set for destruction?

Why practice ignorance and buffonary?,reconcile as it is our duty to uphold our values as Africans/as Humans.
We work together in search for progress,liberty and peace.

How about we start thinking big and positive and bring a huge change,peace is what we all need.

Safeguard our continent and choose life not death.
Its time to unchain our hearts and build mama Africa.

Africa unite ✊

                                                   This is Africa rising

Tyrone Havnar

SUCCESS

Success is not an accident;it is hard work,perseverance,learning,sacrifice and most of all,Love for what you are doing.
I personally never lost belief in myself,but I was totally afraid of failure but I knew what I wanted to do.
I have learnt a few principles that i base my life on,the biggest of them is very simple;if you keep moving and never give up then you will always arrive were you want to be.This is a fact,success is a choice and verily happiness is a choice.

I assure you that there is no magical reason why I'm where I'm and there is absolutely no reason why you can't be where you want to be in life.
If it can happen for me,it can happen for you too.This is how I approach success always;even if it takes time,remember to push and you will reach the top.

Believing that something wonderful is about to happen has taught me that pretending to be average will limit me in many ways.
Big things are in store and can be achieved.

If you want to move a mountain,begin by carrying away small stones.
Relate to this in your life.
Every little thing you do everyday adds up to something big.

Take little steps everyday towards your big goal.
Do small things in great ways,if opportunity doesn't knock,then build a door.
Have desire and you will achieve.

Never be afraid of storms in your life Just learn to sail your ship,so wherever you go and nomatter the weather always bring your own sunshine.
Never quit because that only lasts forever.
Be determined,your dream is not too small,work on it.
Be a hero and a great African leader.
Good leaders are trailblazer,they make a path for others to follow.
Inspire people around you,dream bigger and achieve greater.

Successful leaders see the opportunities in every difficulty rather than the difficulty in every opportunity.

African Youth Against Slavery

After a video footage surfaced of slave auctions outside Tripoli,it sent chills and shock waves across the world.

Many civic Groups in Africa including AJAP and IROMHA expressed their shock and immediate call to the affected countries and those with citizens bringing this terrying inhuman act,to vehemently constigate this action and put in place emergency measures which are strict and respect human life.

How can a person be sold like an animal on an open market and we stand and watch,this is shocking to be seen in this civilised century.

Our brothers and sisters are in bondage and need us to send a voice and action to help them out.

I personally believe in solving issues in a peaceful manner and apprehending those responsible and implementing effective solutions with governing bodies to educate the people on the destruction that such acts bring to Africa.

What has happened my dear brother to treat another like a useless commodity.
What is going on in our hearts to have no love and no mercy towards our own brother?
Is it because of skin colour,social status or is it us becoming worse than an untamed creature?

Iam expressing this on behalf of my African brothers and sisters,what have we come to be,where did we bury UBUNTU?

It is with great distaste  and disaster to learn of these events in Lybia.
When President Lincoln spearheaded the abolishment of the slave trade Act in the 1860's,it was from his understanding that all human beings are created equaly regardless of color.
Why have we turned a deaf ear to this teaching?

To those causing this unimaginable act of brutality I urge you to come clean and learn to protect your fellow brother and sister regardless of color or origin.We are ONE AND THAT STANDs forever.

This is shameful and the culprits are fellow Africans who as the rest of African inhabitants share slavery history perpetrated by the old western world of the 1700s.
Why have we brought the old pains to this century,why are we bleeding wounds that have since healed?

I call upon the region iam hailing from and that of the SADC to constigate this and educate the masses on this issue in a peaceful manner and bring our Brothers and Sisters home.

Heal the world,make it a better place for you and for me and the entire human race.
Have a heart,lets exercise care.
We are Africa,We are the World.

My final call is END SLAVERY,RESPECT HUMAN LIFE,UPHOLD AFRICA'S CORE VALUES.


                                           

ONE NATION ONE VOICE ONE AFRICA

There is one thing that can never
seperate us,

We are Africans,regardless of your nation, tribe,religion,race or social class.

Our mother Africa gave us one favour,to live as brothers and sisters: Africanization.

It gives me a smile whenever i see young man and women doing something  for sustainability of Africa.

The day each young African will know that s/he wasnt born in Africa by chance but Africa herself was born in him/her therefore I can bet that it will be the beginning of civilization,continental shift in all spheres of life,economically, socially and Politically.

I have a sight,a dream for my Africa.

A day when young men and women will move from Burkina Faso to Mali,Senegal,Chad to Egypt,down to Somaliland through homeland Kenya,down to the land of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere,Tanzania,Zimbabwe to Namibia down to the great land of the late father of the world His Excellency Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and demonstrate social justice,the philosophy of peace,love,unity and good governance.
It will be dawn day for Africa's democracy, civilization, real independence.

I look forward to the day when Ghanians,Nigerians, Egyptians will be able to fly from their homeland to Kenya,Angola,Seychelles without a Visa.
Africa with common currency.

Africa's economy will show light of hope,affordable labor,one voice,one language,love,unity and that is the day Africa will claim one Nation.

I look forward to African nations that will be led by 30 year old's, 60% will be governed by Youth with one mind and one goal,to see Africa through.

Africa united as one,will be a place were fear is non existent.

Let's wake up and raise our voice rather than running away from these challenges only to be humiliated in the embassies of 3rd world countries.
We are a generation of say and do.

Let's fold our sleeves my brothers and sisters and with this the generation to come will be in peace and that's our victory and joy.

A new Africa where feuds and misunderstandings are solved and rectified peacefully.


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Endorsed by Evans Mutavi
Ajap kenya

Matching yourself with a career

What is a Career

○The progress and actions taken by a person throughout a lifetime,especially those related to that person's occupations.
-A career is often composed of the jobs held,titles earned and work accomplished over a long period of time,rather than just referring  to one position.
-while employees  in some culture and economics stay with one job during their career,there is an increasing trend to employees changing jobs more frequently eg an individuals career work for several different firms and in several different areas of law over a lifetime.
Lets use career in a sentence 

Nowadays it is getting seemingly harder for the average person to obtain a job and start a career in that business.
Notes to reflect on

○When you are young,you may know exakly what you want to do when you grow up,but as you grow you may not be sure,the older you get,the more you discover that choosing a career is a complex,multistep process.
The way forward is discovering and learning about yourself and occupations you are considering so that you can make informed decisions.
○Therefore accessing your interests,work preference,abilities and recognising your strengths help you find a suitable career direction-one that could lead to your dream job.
     
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Takudzwa Nicholas Muzanenhamo

Takudzwa Nicholas Muzanenhamo is the Founder & CEO of Genesis Incoperated. He did his O-Level by Churchill Boys High & his A-Level by Umaa Institutes in Marondera. After high school he spent 4 years in South Africa during his period of study where he graduated with a degree "Bachelor of Commerce Information & Technology".

He worked for one of the biggest Law firms in South africa "MSNA LAW CHAMBERS" as a Desktop Support Technician and this was on his school breaks.
After graduating he did his Internship with Infinity Technology as a Web Developer. Takudzwa had an idea to start his own company "Muzah Technologies" that later changed to Genesis Incoperated.

Genesis Incoperated is an IT company that specialise in the following

-DESKTOP SUPPORT
-WEB DEVELOPING
-PROGRAMING
-IT AUDITING
-IT CONSULTING & ADVISORY
-SERVER SUPPORT
-GRAPHIC DESIGN

and everything that comes with each category

Genesis Incoperated is expected to be one of the fast growing Technology companies lead by a 23 year old CEO and his team of patners and advisors

For more information about Genesis Technology pleae contact his team on 

+263 78 592 4777
+27 61 793 6658

takudzwa1993@gmail.com

Please visit Genesis website as soon as the construction process is complete.

www.genesisinc.co.zw

This is a real African Entrepreneur on the move,go on reach for the stars Takudzwa!

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Victor Ngozwana

Africa is rich with young talents; Victor Ngozwana 23 years of age is an upcoming writer and business man.

Victor is a published photographic model and actor making appearances only.

 A fun person who enjoys the company of people with the same mind set as his.

All the way from UMzimkhulu KZN, he moved to Johannesburg to pursue his career in media and while at it he took the liberty to study journalism.

He has taken his studies further as now Victor is currently studying human resources which will equip him to be successful in the business sector.

Acting sure does run in this young man’s blood as he is now working on making appearances on scandal.

Multi-talented individual who is also into fashion and modelling, having done a photo shoot for Webbers men's clothing wear, he is stopping at nothing.

His busy schedule is no obstacle as he takes his hand into film writing.

A short film named “The will” that he is working on will find its way to the big screens and it will see many youths having their acting talents explored. This is what we need Victor, giving back to the community.

Victor says “It's a young film production and in the future I want to be a best award winning director”.

So motivated with a strong drive, keep it up .We are watching the big screens for your upcoming film.

To succeed you have to believe in what you do with so much passion that it becomes a reality.

Aybp is by your side, Africa salutes you.

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Liberty Kudakwashe Chakavarika

Liberty Kudakwashe Chakavarika is a budding entrepreneur aged 22 born in the city of Harare and raised in Bulawayo Zimbabwe.

This upcoming flame has particular interest in fashion designing.
Something that came about when he was in the 5th grade after he stumbled upon a show on television by Valentino where the designer was showcasing his dresses on the runway in Milan

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After this experience he never looked  back and saw light that led him to establish a street wear brand.

As the co-founder of urban kings clothing supply which is a street wear brand that has an assortment of products ranging from caps to t-shirts and backpacks,this individual has been working around the clock to make it work.

Liberty says "starting this has never been really easy, i have failed many times that i grew to accept it as part of the growth process,the need to start my own company was born from my strong need to eradicate the dependency syndrome that has trickled down its way into most youths lifes."

He found a good business partner in his close friend who apparently shares the same vision.
These two young man realized their artistic nature and need a platform to expose to the world and inspire others in the process.

Everything from sewing to graphic designing has been self taught.If you really put your mind to anything you can always achieve greatness.

Liberty is a goal getter and has hope and vision to see his company grow to a point where vast job opportunities for the youth will be created.
He is concerned because most graduates are unemployed due to the poor economical climate and it has become a daunting task for them to get decent jobs.

He says for one to be successful one has to change the way they think because as James Allen said "as a man thinketh so he shall become."

An avid reader of self help and development books he gathers information from these books and this has helped him overcome his known fear of public speaking.
His Entrepreneur skills were however chiseled the time he worked for Khanya Development Trust which is an organisation that focuses on teaching people about entrepreneurship and therefor equipping youth with business management skills.

Instagram- @arika_mani
Facebook- liberty kupid chakavarika,

Linkedin-Liberty Chakavarika

We must never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and committed people can change the world.
Aybp is watching you Liberty.
Africa salutes you for making a change.Indeed we need a change.
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Raymond Munyaradzi Makurumidze

Raymond is a young man aged 29 and he is currently based in Qatar.
This young man is from the sunshine city Harare,Zimbabwe.

An avid entrepreneur who has a keen interest in developing the nation of Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole.

Raymond has his heart set at helping the less fortunate through his charity organizing in Zimbabwe called Acts of Random Kindness Foundation ( ARK) which is an organization that looks to develop all underprivileged children,youth and adults in any form of art.

As the name states Acts of Random Kindness it means ARK is an organization that helps in any form of charity work and not limited to one act.
Everything that any human being does is a form of art and his organisation aims to develop it in a good way to enable everyone to be sustainable in life.

As an Entrepreneur he is the co-founder and International Regional Relations Director for a renewable Energy registered company called Narsol energy in Zimbabwe.

Narsol is a Green company which mainly focuses on using environmentally friendly and environmentally approved methods to get renewable energy that is not harmful to the natural environment ,ozone layer and the natural habitat where they will derive the energy from.

Education is a tool that one can use to make it in life, Raymond is studying for a Master in Business Administration (MBA) with the University of Roehampton.

This as he says will enable him to do even more in the business and management fields he is involved in.

He is aiming together with his co-founders and business partners to make not only  Zimbabwe but Africa as well a renewable energy and Green continent , to create jobs and empower people to develop themselves.

Email:       ray.maknu@gmail.com
Skype :      raymondmunyamak
Facebook:Raymond Munya Mak

The challenge is on us youth,let us create our destiny.
Africa needs more people like you.
Aybp is driving on with you on your journey to success.
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Tariro Tsitsi Chideya

Many people out there have dreams and some never get to bring their dreams to life for many reasons,it is plausible when one makes it work like what this lady has done and is doing for vulnerable children.

Tariro is a lady with a passion for children in need and is the founding director of Put A Smile On A Child.
Pasoc was established when Tariro saw the children in her community who were in need and who were prone to a negative future due to their socio-economic backgrounds.

Her strong belief that every child is able to be who they want to be was the determining factor that brought the establishment of her idea.

She has a vision of supporting underprivileged children so that they are given the opportunities to be somebody amongst others in future.

In August 2014 she began using social media to fund-raise for children she identified as needing support in various communities.

Pasoc became a registered Trust in January 2016.
Tariro works close with her Trust and she treats it like a growing baby,running it with unconditional love,she finds herself attending to all day to day tasks in Zimbabwe.
She holds a B(Tech) Honors in International Marketing which was obtained at The University of Technology in Chinhoyi.

Tariro has her Entrepreneur skills in action as she runs a small business in her town.

Nothing is impossible when you put your mind to it and dedication is the main ingredient.

Tariro AYBP cheers you all the way,as you make a difference in children's lives you are also making a change to Africa.The world needs people like you.
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Michy Okafor

Michy Okafor popularly known as Michy has been found to be an innovative fashion personality and entrepreneur to grace the Nigeria Fashion & Pageant industry.

He has been able to set an unparalleled benchmark for other fashion brands in Nigeria,a role model for several fashion entrepreneurs who have been able to associate with him.

Michy Okafor is indeed a creative thinker when it comes to fashion business in Nigeria and international. Michy is what i call The King of Fashion,for he has exquisite taste i can tell you categorically that Michy is relentlessly working out things to make a lasting impact in the Nigerian fashion industry.

I know you will like to know what Michy Okafor is popularly known for in Nigeria. Lets go there. Michy Okafor is known for the production of four major pageants and award in Nigeria.
These includes

* Mr Fashion Nigeria Pageant
* Miss Fashion Nigeria Pageant
* Most Beautiful Teen in Nigeria
* Mr Teen Nigeria
* Nigeria Icons Fashion Award

Other business brand by Michy, includes...

* Michy Okafor Underwear
* I'm In Love Weddings Planner

Michy Okafor’s life and style will inspire you. Ride on and stay fashionable.

You might wonder how this young chap managed to start his career so early in life. Well,
Michy Okafor’s early age was not easy. As we all know how the economy is and how the industry operates.

The industry lays on who you know. No body wants to assist or work with an upcoming brand for free which makes it close to impossible to make it work.

According to Michy Okafor, he was able to solve the chicken and egg problem in his career by believing in God. The sincere truth is that God has been faithful to him.

Michy started his brand when he lost a contest in 2013. That was then Mr Teen Nigeria 2013.
As at that time, he represented plateau state and lost out. But today, the story is different as he is now the producer of Mr Teen Nigeria. After the contest in 2013, he made a decision to start up his own brand with the name ” House of Michy ” which is now known as Michy Conglomerate Intl Ltd, the organizers & owner of Mr & Miss fashion Nigeria pageant, Nigeria Icons Fashion Awards and Most Beautiful Teen in Nigeria pageant .

Michy has received over 15 Awards so far. Including the WEST AFRICA FASHION AWARDS as NEXT RATED FASHION ENTREPRENEUR, and DESTITUTE MISSION OF AFRICA AMBASSADORIAL AWARD. Isn’t that amazing? Well, that’s just the beginning.

Michy Okafor’s ambition still remains high. He aimed to be a worldwide trending fashion personality.

Now this is proof that if you are determined and focused you will definitely make it anywhere.
Never stop believing in your dreams,walk tall and strive for what you believe in.

Michy Okafor born to Inspire,AYBP is watching you all the way.Keep making a change in Africa.

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What is AYBP

African Youth Business Panel

AYBP is for advocacy and development and is part of youth serving initiatives.
Founded by a Patriotic Young African Entrepreneur Tyrone Havnar from Zimbabwe in 2016,

AYBP is an online platform working for the engagement and empowerment of young people who wish to serve and make Africa a great place for all.

This is a place where we will be sharing success stories of Africans around the globe,Political affairs affecting our communities/countries.

A place where established and upcoming entrepreneurs in any field can find exposure through sharing profiles across AYBP media platforms and in turn inspiring many more to go out there and reach for the stars.

AYBP is a universal platform where all are welcolme to utilise the network.

One way to get meaning in your life is to devote yourself to serving others, devote yourself to your community, and devote yourself to creating something that gives purpose and meaning in someones life and yours. 

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