In this episode, Jabu is joined by Rahel Wondwossen, Chief Operating Officer at Nova Pioneer, to explore the foundations that enable teaching excellence across the school network. As part of the Teachers’ Month series, the conversation delves into how Nova Pioneer’s systems, culture, and leadership structures empower educators to focus on delivering meaningful learning experiences. Rahel reflects on the role of mentorship, professional growth, and strong operational support in helping teachers thrive and shape the next generation of innovators and leaders.

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 Discover how Nova Pioneer is reimagining education for Africa’s next generation of innovators — join the Open Day on 29 November and experience the future of learning. Find our campuses in Paulshof, Midrand, Ruimsig, North Riding, Ormonde & Boksburg. ⁠RSVP today!⁠

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 Get ready, Nova Pioneer families… it’s SHOWTIME! We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Nova Pioneer’s Got Talent happening on 29 November at 5pm. Contact your school to secure your tickets today! 

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Guests: Jeanne Sere Mgendi & Menzi Nkambule

On the debut episode of the Novaneer Podcast, University of Nairobi BCom student Jeanne Sere Mgendi talks Tabasamu –  a Kenyan social enterprise that she founded which collects and upcycles ankara waste to create consumer products. Later on the podcast, Menzi Nkambule – University of Pretoria Investment Management student and Sunbird Investment Group Director – makes the case for a common currency across Africa and shares how he sees Sunbird Investment Group enhancing the future economic prospects of African countries.

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Want to become a Novaneer? Apply to Nova Pioneer now by visiting www.novapioneer.com. Remember to select “Nova Pioneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.

Your contribution to and feedback of the podcast is invaluable. Email your thoughts, comments, questions and voice recordings to novaneerpod@gmail.com.

To support Tabasamu, visit their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/tabasamu.ke/

Produced by Jabu Mtwa. Theme music, mixing and sound design by Hazy.

World Milk Day was established on the 1 st of June in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. This day aims to recognize the importance of milk as a global food, and to celebrate the dairy sector. Given that milk is rich with calcium, a mineral that promotes healthy teeth and bones, it can add to a healthy lunchbox for our Novaneers.

Whether with a milk product or a dairy alternative, celebrating World Milk Day can be enjoyed by all. The benefits of milk and dairy products have been actively promoted around the world. Milk is a part of the dairy category in the five food groups – dairy, bread and cereals, vegetables, fruit and meat (or meat alternatives).

The use of milk in food and drink has been a common practice for thousands of years. As many can appreciate, milk is an essential part of some people’s daily diets today.

 

However, for those who have trouble digesting dairy, here are some non-dairy milk alternatives for you to enjoy on World Milk Day:

– Soy Milk, made from soybean plants
– Almond Milk, made from almonds blended with water
– Coconut Milk, made from the white fleshy part of the coconut soaked in water

Milk is not only for drinking, it is an essential ingredient for other dairy foods such as butter, cream, ice cream, and cheese. Milk can also be found as an ingredient used in other types of foods, such as bread, cakes, cereal, desserts and so much more.

Check out these 5 dairy serving suggestions for our Novaneers to enjoy on World Milk Day:

1. Celebrate World Milk Day with a glass of fresh, cold milk in the morning to kick-start the day.
2. Enjoy a big bowl of cereal full of delicious milk
3. For lunch, why not have a toasted cheese sandwich
4. A glass of chocolate or strawberry milkshake
5. A bowl of ice-cream for dessert

Snap a photo of your child’s milk mustache and tag us on social media. Happy #WorldMilkDay!

Source: worldmilkday.org and daysoftheyear.com