Paid Internship: Microsoft Interns4Afrika Program 2020 for young African Graduates

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Microsoft Interns4Afrika Program 2020 for young African Graduates (Paid Internship)

Application Deadline: Varying by Country https://bit.ly/3cTAYvL

Africa has a pool of young graduates looking to get placed in a dynamic and agile tech company within the African continent. The Interns4Afrika program seeks to offer graduates a chance to grow their careers through the virtual training and placements in Microsoft partner organisations.

Requirements

You have graduated from an undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the last 3 years

You are able to commit to completing a full-time 6 months internship.

You have a BA/BSc in a business related or IT degree

You have a right to work in the country in which you are applying in.

Benefits

All interns will be paid a salary and will be located at and employed by the partner organization for the six-month internship period.

Digital Earth Fellowship 2020/2021 for young Artists & Scholars (€13,500 in Stipend)

The Digital Earth Fellowship 2020/2021 for young Artists & Scholars (€13,500 in Stipend)

Application Deadline:17 July 2020 

Apply here: https://bit.ly/2UyA9SY

Comprised of a group of artists and academic scholars, Digital Earth is inviting “8 artists and/or duos from different practices who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits, and are committed to ideas of resilient futures, equitable societies, and critical diversity, showing a marked capacity for self-direction” to join them in imagining how this digital planet might continue to evolve and how it will be for us to live together in this new world.

Requirements

The Digital Earth Fellowship welcomes 8 artists and/or duos from different practices who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits, and are committed to ideas of resilient futures, equitable societies, and critical diversity, showing a marked capacity for self-direction.

Benefits

A Fellowship spanning 9 months (September 2020 - May 2021).

Monthly Stipend, a total of €13.500 per fellow for the entire fellowship.

Consultations with acclaimed artists, curators, and scholars.

Online research groups with other fellows.

Online sessions with our faculty.

Presentation during partner events, symposia and exhibitions (online and in real life, when possible).

Climate Reality Leadership Corps training

The Climate Reality Leadership Corps training will take place virtually with one-to-two hours of programming each day between July 18-26, 2020.  

Join here: https://climaterealityproject.org/apply/globaltraining#aboutanchor

This virtual training utilizes a unique model, combining the best of online events, online education, and digital engagement.

• Compelling Content. Participate in live and on-demand sessions on the science and solutions of the climate crisis, and the skills needed to inspire change.
• Customization. Complete training requirements with the flexibility to design an agenda based on your interests and availability.
• Community Building. Network with attendees from around the world in similar industries and with shared interests. Build deeper relationships with an assigned small group of participants from your geographic region led by an experienced Climate Reality Leader.

Throughout the training, attendees will apply what they’ve learned by completing acts of leadership that spread awareness, drive action, and support solutions to the climate crisis.

Attendees who complete the training requirements become Climate Reality Leaders, joining a network of more than 21,000 activists in over 150 countries around the world.

Covid-19: Rhodes University records first COVID-19 case on campus

Rhodes University records first COVID-19 case on campus

A Rhodes University staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The member of staff in the Finance Division is currently in isolation and is being treated under the supervision of the Provincial Department of Health. We wish our affected colleague strength and a speedy recovery.

As per the Department of Health (DOH) and National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) guidelines, members of staff who have been in contact with the affected staff member have been informed and are currently in self-quarantine. If a member of the Rhodes University community begins to experience symptoms, they should contact their health provider for further evaluation.

Rhodes University reiterates its commitment to everyday preventive measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. All staff and students are urged to continue the practice of hygiene, physical distancing and all other infection control measures. With physical distancing as an important strategy, staff members are encouraged to work off-campus as the nature of their duties allows.

Access to the affected areas which are the Health Care Centre, the Research Finance Office and Human Resources is prohibited until all applicable Covid-19 protocols have been effected.

Staff and students are encouraged to refer to the University’s protocols and guidelines to help protect themselves, their families, colleagues and friends. The protocols and guidelines can be accessed here:

https://www.ru.ac.za/media/rhodesuniversity/content/humanresources/documents/information/Institutional_Framework_for_COVID-19_Effective_01_May_2020(Final)_28April2020.pdf

Rhodes University, like all other academic institutions in the country and worldwide, finds itself in a rapidly changing and unsettling environment. We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic is creating uncertainty, apprehension and concern on an institutional and personal level. The University wishes to reassure all staff and students that we continue to take every step possible to ensure the health and safety of the Rhodes University community.

 

Please take your safety and measures for your personal well-being seriously.

ISSUED BY THE COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVANCEMENT DIVISION ON BEHALF OF RHODES UNIVERSITY 

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BELARUSANGOLA HOLDING LDA

Interview with Carlos Ventura 

PRESIDENT, BELARUSANGOLA HOLDING LDA 

Angola is a safe country and has a stable and friendly political environment. It currently holds a significant amount of investment opportunities within various industries, including notably mining and agriculture.

Can you provide a brief background into the BelarusAngola Company and highlight in which sectors of the economy the organization is involved?

I became involved in civil construction through projects with the Angolan government, and while looking for opportunities to expand abroad, I was introduced to the attractive prospect of partnerships in the country of Belarus. In 2015 BelarusAngola was created, and the company has been built on successful partnerships with Belarusian companies. We have the ongoing objective to gain support from both governments for a project to set up an assembly plant for tractors, trucks and buses, as well as creating a logistic center to market Belarusian products, in Angola.

In 2016, the BelarusAngola Company joined the mining industry, and we are currently in the process of obtaining exploration licenses. Beyond mining opportunities, the land in Angola is incredibly fertile, and we also see huge opportunities to make this a profitable venture. We have taken the first steps into pursing this avenue, which has included the construction of 100 km of access roads. Key to this project is the provision of necessary goods and services to the population in order to strengthen the agricultural production in these areas. We are very aware of the growing number of people living in poverty, and we therefore prioritize our contribution to minimizing the difficulties people face in this country on a daily basis.

The company intends to engage in large-scale alluvial mining, which requires heavy capital investments into equipment. From where will BelarusAngola source the machinery?

The company already has several contracts with Belarusian companies, and we purchased equipment to the value of US$1.3 million from AMKODOR. The BelarusAngola Company also owns US$1.2 million in tractors, and has invested US $1.3 million in MAZ buses, in addition to 6x6 dump trucks to complete our fleet. Belarus offers a more cost-competitive process in their equipment, which is why we mostly source from there. We are also managing a credit line from the Development Bank of Belarus.

Can you elaborate on the extent to which you believe private companies have a responsibility to support the development of local populations where they operate?

The government’s role is to serve people by providing electricity, hospitals, roads, schools and other key infrastructure. We believe that private companies must engage in social responsibility, and we must also play a role by helping people to gain documentation that leads to the creation of jobs and other opportunities to stimulate economic growth. Agriculture and particularly family farming may be the key to the development that is needed.

The Angolan government has pledged to facilitate a business climate that encourages foreign investment. How have you experienced working with the government and what advice would you give to newcomers?

Angola is a safe country and has a stable and friendly political environment. It currently holds a significant amount of investment opportunities within various industries, including notably mining and agriculture. The key to successfully investing in Angola is to do things the right and legal way, and to focus on the wellbeing of the population. Because the BelarusAngola Company prioritizes people in all our projects, we have managed to gain the support and respect of the government.

What would the BelarusAngola Company be looking for in a potential partnership with an international investor?

Our business philosophy is based on an “Angola first” approach. A potential investor and partner must keep this in mind in order to work effectively with us. Investment is not extremely vital at this stage, but we need someone that can bring experience, expertise and know-how to our operations.

What is BelarusAngola’s Company vision for the coming five years?

The current government is putting significant efforts into the development of the country. Recently, they began an initiative called “Operação Transparência” to end illegal mining exploration, which we believe will bring positive developments to our activities. Our projects are already in motion, and the BelarusAngola Company is looking forward to expanding further in the mining, agriculture, and building industries. Our commitment to the future of Angola is very strong, and in five years from now, I expect we will have accomplished a significant amount with the continued support from the government.

https://belarusangola.com/

Trump aprova sanções contra funcionários do Tribunal Penal Internacional

Trump autoriza sanções contra funcionários do Tribunal Penal Internacional

O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, autorizou nesta quinta-feira (11) sanções econômicas e restrições de viagem contra funcionários do Tribunal Penal Internacional (TPI) diretamente envolvidos na investigação de tropas americanas e funcionários do serviço de inteligência por possíveis crimes de guerra no Afeganistão sem o consentimento dos EUA.

Sanções econômicas e restrições de viagem atingiram funcionários envolvidos na investigação de tropas americanas e funcionários do serviço de inteligência por possíveis crimes de guerra no Afeganistão.

O chefe da diplomacia europeia disse hoje estar "muito preocupado" com a decisão do Presidente dos EUA de autorizar sanções económicas contra qualquer funcionário do Tribunal Penal Internacional (TPI) envolvido na investigação das atividades das forças dos EUA.

Fonte: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/11/politics/icc-executive-order/index.html

Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2021 for Innovative Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide (US$ 100 000 prize & Scholarship to attend INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Executive Education Programme )

Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2021 for Innovative Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide (US$ 100 000 prize & Scholarship to attend INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Executive Education Programme )

Application Deadline: July 31st 2020 https://bit.ly/3hc0z6D

The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship programme that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006 by Cartier, the programme is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact.

The Cartier Women’s Initiative Regional Awards select 21 fellows from 7 regions:

Latin America & the Caribbean
North America
Europe
Sub-Saharan Africa
Middle East & North Africa
East Asia
South Asia & Oceania

Requuirements

The Cartier Women’s Initiative is looking for women-run and women-owned impact-driven businesses. Entrepreneurs across all sectors and from around the world are encouraged to apply.

• For-profit: the business should be designed to generate sufficient revenues to support its operations and return some level of profit to its owners. Non-profit enterprises are not accepted.

Benefits

• US$ 100,000 grant for each of the 7 laureates (top business from each region)
• US$ 30,000 grant for each of the 14 finalists (2nd and 3rd runner-up businesses from each region)

Human Capital Support

The fellowship programme focuses on several key areas of human capital support for women impact entrepreneurs, including developing a strategic financial mind-set, speaking to inspire and scaling social impact.

• Community peer learning sessions
• ‘Strategic financial mind-set’ module that aims to support fellows in building their roadmap for growth
• ‘Speaking to inspire’ communication module that focuses on leadership presence and media training
• Strategy mentoring module developed by our academic partner INSEAD business school that supports fellows in refining their business strategies
• A scholarship to attend a one-week INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Programme pending admission based on INSEAD’s eligibility criteria and selection process