Orange Jordan and Future Skills Fund Launch “Fiber Academy” to Empower Jordanian Youth in Fiber Sales

Orange Jordan and Future Skills Fund have partnered to launch the “Fiber Academy,” a practical, two-month training program designed to equip Jordanian youth with technical, communication, and sales skills tailored to the fiber sales industry. The program’s innovative funding model via Income Share Agreements makes training accessible and closely linked to employment opportunities, supporting Jordan’s digital and economic development goals.

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SLT-MOBITEL Celebrates Next-Gen Innovators at SLIoT Challenge 2025, Sri Lanka’s Premier IoT Competition

SLT-MOBITEL sponsored the SLIoT Challenge 2025, Sri Lanka’s top IoT competition, nurturing youth innovation across school, university, and open categories. Winners demonstrated outstanding creativity and technical skill, reflecting the country’s advancing digital landscape and SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to fostering next-gen tech talent.

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Egypt’s ICT Ministry Strengthens Cooperation with Arish University to Train North Sinai Youth for Freelance and IT Careers

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and IT and Arish University have renewed their partnership to train over 7,000 youth in North Sinai with ICT and freelancing skills. This initiative supports local employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable digital capacity building, advancing regional development and empowering youth without relocation.

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GSMA Calls for Stronger Online Child Protection Measures Across Africa

The GSMA’s new white paper calls for a united effort across governments, industry, and civil society to strengthen child online protections throughout Africa. It emphasizes youth-centred policies, digital literacy expansion, and public-private collaboration to create safer digital spaces for Africa’s rapidly growing youth population, recognizing that safeguarding children’s rights online is critical for the continent’s future social and economic progress.

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HUTCH Sri Lanka Advances Rainforest Restoration in Rajawaka Forest Reserve with Phase Two Completion

HUTCH Sri Lanka and Rainforest Protectors Sri Lanka have completed the second phase of a multi-stage rainforest restoration project in the Rajawaka Forest Reserve, focusing on reforestation and habitat rehabilitation. The initiative exemplifies corporate commitment to sustainability and supports Sri Lanka’s national net-zero and biodiversity goals.

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