Civil Society Media Africa

15/07/2025

Dear Colleagues,

HREA is offering an online course "Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in the NGO Sector" from October 1 - November 11. An optional information session will take place August 20th at 9:30 am EDT; sign up here to receive the Zoom link.

This course will introduce key M&E concepts, methods and strategies, including theories of change, logical frameworks, measurement and preparation of research findings. Learners will explore participatory methods and the human rights-based approach and develop an initial M&E plan.

The course will be taught by Dr. Felisa Tibbitts who has over 30 years’ experience as an evaluation specialist and done studies for the UNOHCHR, UNDP, UNICEF and the OSCE/ODIHR as well as for civil society organizations such as Amnesty International. She has taught monitoring and evaluation at Columbia University and trained adult learners in development, humanitarian and human rights organizations throughout the world.

For more information, including fees and how to register visit https://www.hrea.org/courses. The enrollment deadline is September 22nd. Queries can be directed to [email protected].

With best wishes

The HREA Team

19/06/2025

Indegenious Knowledge System African History Group

18/06/2025

🟠🌍 **CIVIL SOCIETY MEDIA AFRICA PRESENTS** 🌍🟠

# # **Nomination Call: 10 Best Youth Leaders in Business – 2025 Edition**

🎯 **Are you a game-changing youth business leader?**
🌟 **Do you know a young entrepreneur driving impactful change in Africa?**

**We’re looking for Africa’s Top 10 Youth Leaders in Business**
– **visionaries, innovators, and changemakers** blazing trails in entrepreneurship and inspiring communities.

🧑🏽‍💼👩🏿‍💼 **Eligibility:**

* Ages 18–35
* Running or leading a business in Africa
* Demonstrating innovation, impact, and social responsibility

📝 **How to Nominate:**
Send a short bio, business profile, and story of impact to
📧 **[email protected]
**Deadline: 15 July 2025**

🏆 **Selected nominees will be featured** across our media platforms and recognized as one of Africa’s most inspiring young leaders in business!

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🔥 **Be the voice. Lead the change. Inspire Africa.**
\ African Things African Parliamentary Press Network

17/06/2025

Tiktok News channel on WhatsApp:

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United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

24/05/2025

Boost your spaza shop with up to R100 000 in support!
Get funding for stock, shop upgrades like fridges and shelves, plus access to training and digital tools to grow your business.

👉 Apply now at www.spazashopfund.co.za

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24/05/2025

Greetings!

I’m writing in the hope that you will help raise awareness of my recently published textbook, The First Marketplace: Africa’s Role in Shaping World Trade, produced by the Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center at the University of South Carolina Beaufort.

The purpose of this book is to ensure that Black children everywhere learn the often-overlooked truth of Africa’s central role in shaping early global trade. It explores how powerful African empires evolved and how Africa served as a vital conduit for the exchange of culture, language, food, the arts, and ideas across continents.

This is more than a history lesson—it is a call to restore dignity, context, and vision to the education of our young people. We must equip the next generation with the knowledge that Africa was not peripheral but foundational to world commerce. Only then can we begin to cultivate informed global citizens—young people who are not only proud of their heritage but also prepared to engage meaningfully with today’s international financial systems.

Your support in sharing this work would mean a great deal. Here’s a link to a recent news story:

Author Kim Cliett Long has logged more global miles in the last few years than most individuals manage in a lifetime.

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21/05/2025

🤝 Regional Knowledge Exchange on MSME Development

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), in partnership with the Small Enterprise Development & Finance Agency - Sedfa, today hosted a high-level delegation from the SEDCO Small Enterprises Development Company (SEDCOEswatini).

The engagement formed part of a study and benchmarking visit, focused on regional knowledge exchange around strategies for supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Key themes included financing models, enterprise development, and ecosystem collaboration.

NEF officials shared insights into their funding models, products and services, and unpacked both success stories and lessons learned, offering practical perspectives on advancing inclusive economic growth.