The Hidden Lever of Impact: Why Selection and Recruitment Can Make or Break Upskilling programmes

Every year, development organisations pour resources into training and upskilling initiatives, yet many quietly struggle with low completion rates, disengagement, and disappointing job-placement outcomes. What’s often overlooked is that impact starts long before training begins. The effectiveness of an upskilling programme is deeply tied to who gets in and the process of selection.  This post […]

Meta Threads: The New Frontier in Text-Based Social Media

Written by Digital Boomers – Asanda Radebe, Madintja Rabele, Junior Fezile Mzimela, Anele Memela, Vincentia Matshaya Since its July 2023 launch, Meta Threads has captured the attention of marketers, analysts, and digital creators seeking the “next big thing” in social media. Backed by Meta and integrated with Instagram, Threads positioned itself as a challenger to […]

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Meta Threads: Launch, Metrics, and What It Means for Marketers

Written by: The Umbrella Academy – Khanyisile Mduli, Nombulelo Ngwendu, Nyiko Shaun Maphosa, Siphamandla Mabaso, Thamsanqa Yawathe, Tshepo Makoni Before Meta Threads launched, influencers, content creators, and public figures were searching for a fresh text-based social platform, something built for real-time public conversations, but also connected to Instagram’s visual ecosystem. On July 5, 2023, Meta […]

Meta Threads: Hype, Reality, and What It Means for Marketers

Written by: Ayanda Basetsana Meletsi, Refentse Pooe, Itumeleng Mpye, Xolo Mncwabe and Jase Avent When Meta dropped Threads back in July 2023, the internet went wild. The app pulled in 10 million sign-ups in the first seven hours and passed 100 million users in just five days. That made it the fastest-growing app of all […]

Why Your iHub Application May Not Have Been Successful

Here’s What We’re Looking For Each year our application numbers grow and the applications seem to get stronger, and it should come at no surprise. With the high unemployment rates, and so many capable and willing youth looking for opportunities, we are not at all surprised – it’s exactly why the opportunity exists. But each […]

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