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Going for an interview…here some tips to help you ace it!
By Andile Tshuma Everyone will eventually need to hunt for a job or side gig to gain some experience, supplement their income or get work...
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Nov 2, 20222 min read


Mental wellness and dealing with the pressure of exams
By Bongani Khumalo The exam season is upon us, and it comes with its own pressures. At this time of the year, a lot is at stake for...
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Nov 2, 20224 min read


How father’s death inspired Rutendo Kahari into a career in Medicine
Rutendo Kahari (RK) is a pre-med student who was inspired into a career in medicine after losing her father to heart failure. She talks...
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Nov 1, 20225 min read


A Career in Music: Q&A with Vuyo Brown.
Award winning musician Vuyo Brown (VB) was our guest on Phakama CareerTALKS. She discusses her career and shares advice on music as a...
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Nov 1, 20224 min read


A career as a social worker
Lindelwe keena Noko (LN) is a social work professional whose focus is on Child Protection and mental health. She’s an avid researcher who...
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Oct 30, 20224 min read


A career in marketing
Doreen T. Dzamatira (DTD) is a highly driven marketing and communications specialist. A self-confessed extrovert, with over a decade long...
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Oct 29, 20226 min read


A career as an Environmental Scientist
As an Environmental Science and Health graduate, Thandekile Magqina has set her sights on being a public health specialist. Thando Nkomo...
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Oct 29, 20225 min read


Mine Surveying as a Career
Have you ever considered a career in the mining industry? This past week we hosted Mr Clever Dick, Chief Mine Surveyor at Unki Platinum...
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Oct 29, 20223 min read


A career as an Architect
Delisa B. Ndhlovu (DN) is a registered architect practising in Namibia. Born and bred in the City of Kings, Bulawayo, he has 14 years of...
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Oct 29, 20226 min read


A career as a legal practitioner
Nobubele Khumalo (NK) never latched on to her father's dream of her being a doctor. Even through she was good at sciences, didnt really...
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Oct 29, 20227 min read


A career as a Geospatial Scientist
Discipline, commitment, resilience, ambition and dedication have catapulted Ndumezulu Mpofu (NM) away from the streets of Bulawayo to a...
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Oct 29, 20226 min read


A Career as a Flight Attendant: Q&A with Princess Mpofu
A set back led to a setup that has seen Princess Mpofu (PM) take to the skies as a flight attendant for one of the leading international...
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Oct 29, 20224 min read
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