Drive to Inspire–Africa equips UESD students with skills for future careers

Students of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in Somanya, Eastern Region, have benefited from a collaborative outreach that brought together organisations, professionals and volunteers to equip them with knowledge and guidance to navigate their personal and professional futures.

[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has warned that Southern Africa cannot achieve meaningful industrialisation if it continues exporting raw materials, while importing the knowledge, technology and finished products that capture the greatest value.

The focus on agricultural development at the Southern African Development Community’s 46th summit in August 2026 reflected a clear understanding that the sector can still play a key role in the region’s economic development. Agriculture accounts for around 10% of the GDP of many of the regional community’s members. Th