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Our @RLabsza hub recently hosted Ms. Cindy Termorshuizen, Canada's Deputy Minister for International Development, alongside High Commissioner H.E. James Christoff and Ms. Shauna Flanagan.  Focusing on the @Yoma_World ecosystem, we showcased how our global digital infrastructure delivers youth skills development and the upcoming impact exchange integration. The Deputy Minister engaged with local youth on dismantling barriers to employment, ensuring our tools stay responsive to real-world needs.  #RLabs #RLabsSouthAfrica #YOMA #YouthEmpowerment #DigitalInnovation #GlobalImpact #CanadaInSA #SocialChange

Don’t let a shift cause you to lose your momentum. Your readiness isn't found in an obsession with the past, but in your preparation for the race ahead. We have been given the power to BECOME, don't let a new season go to waste. Stay ready. The new thing is here. #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #BECOME #StayReady #RLabs2026

Your identity is bigger than your position. When things shift, don’t just react, STAY READY. Growth isn't always about moving forward; sometimes it's about internal preparation before external expansion. Behold, the new thing is coming. Are you ready for it?  #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #BECOME #StayReady #Innovation #Purpose

We are honored to host a distinguished delegation from the UNICEF Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa at our @RLabsza hub, including the Regional Director, Etleva Kadilli, and the Deputy Regional Director, Alison Parker. This visit provides a vital platform to share the RLabs ecosystem and the broader impact of our work. Joining the regional leadership are 15 Country Representatives and the @UNICEF_SA team, all gathered to explore our model of community-driven innovation through ventures like @ZltoRewards, @rechacoza, and @Yoma_World. We deeply value the continued collaboration with partners who share our commitment to shaping a better future for young people across Africa. #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #RLabsSouthAfrica #Hub #UNICEF #Partnerships

Hope isn’t a resource to be distributed, it’s a reality designed to multiply. We’re moving beyond projects to a global platform. In 2026, our playbook goes open-source so local leaders everywhere can adapt and improve it. Real change happens through people, not for them. Get ready for the Contagion of HOPE! #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #SocialInnovation #CommunityLed #RLabs2026

You have the power to become, but do you have the courage to let go? Every new season demands a trade-off. You must leave "what used to be" to step into "who you are meant to be." Don’t let the doors of the past block the ones ahead. #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #GrowthMindset #LettingGo #RLabs2026

Spending the next 3 days with @esMONDRAGON Corporation exploring the MONDRAGON COOPERATIVE with the @schwabfound

Ownership is the driver of the circular economy. Through ReCha, Keenan pivoted from informal work to launching Lala’s Recycling, scaling his venture to divert 50,000 pounds of waste and create jobs in Cape Town. Read more via: dell.org/ideas/rlabs-so… #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #GreenEconomy #CircularEconomy #ReCha

You cannot BECOME who you are called to be while rehearsing who you used to be. Your future deserves a version of you without baggage. Every new season demands that you LET GO. To move forward into a new season of radical cooperation, we must:  •Let go of old labels.  •Let go of the comfort of fear.  •Let go of the weight of baggage. You cannot move forward if you’re still carrying the wounds of previous seasons. #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious  #Transformation #LetGo #RLabs2026

Innovation knows no borders. As the @WomenInTech_SA Global Summit brings together leaders from across the world, our @RLabsza Hub was honored to facilitate a strategic exchange with Souad Boutegrabet (CEO of DesCodeuses) and a key member of the French Delegation at the summit and Geoffroy Berson (@FrenchEmbassyZA Attaché for Innovation). Our focus is on strengthening the ties between the French and Southern African innovation ecosystems. As the technology sector expands, our priority is ensuring that growth remains accessible to all. These international connections are vital for translating local success into impact at a continental scale #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #InclusiveInnovation #GlobalImpact #SocialImpact

We’ve learned that the real value is always in the network.  In her latest Thought Leadership video, René Parker explains why "co-opetition" is the secret sauce for African growth. When we align our systems and share our knowledge, we create a more stable and prosperous environment for everyone. Let's work together to make "Africa Scaling" a reality.  #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #InnovationEverywhere #RLabs2026 #DistributedInnovation

Social innovation on a global scale rarely happens in a vacuum. It requires a specific kind of "ancestry" consisting of a lineage of collaborators who believe in a model before it becomes a movement. Find out more in the latest edition of our LinkedIn newsletter: linkedin.com/pulse/perpetua… #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #SocialInnovation #RLabs2026

During her visit to the RLabs South Africa hub, we sat down with @CRBarretto (RLabs Tanzania Board Chair & AfriLabs Eastern Africa Board Member) to discuss the shift from potential to momentum within the regional ecosystem. Catherinerose Barretto is a strategic leader at the intersection of talent, technology, and innovation. As a Board Chair for @TzRlabs and an @AfriLabs Board Member, she is a central figure in the orchestration of the East African innovation ecosystem. Watch the full video on YouTube:youtu.be/MaYm-dzEeXQ #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #RLabsTanzania #EastAfrica #StrategicLeadership

Transformation starts when you BELIEVE, and your thinking shifts. Inspired by the principles shared by @MarlonParker: Alignment is the evidence of belief. You cannot step into what you are not aligned with. Alignment is a daily decision. When you align, you gain the power to become. #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #Leadership #Alignment #BECOME2026

Our @TzRlabs Board Chair & AfriLabs Eastern Africa Board Member, @CRBarretto, recent visit to our RLabs South Africa hub, provided a space to reflect on the growth of the regional ecosystem and the shared journey of our teams. We were also joined by Jukka Siltanen, who was integral to the TANZICT project. This partnership was foundational for RLabs, implementing the "Living Lab" concept and establishing hubs like RLabs Tanzania to strengthen the Tanzanian information society. #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #Leadership #RLabsTanzania #EastAfrica

In this snippet from #SAInnovationWeek 2026, @ReneParker (AfriLabs Board Chair & RLabs Co-founder & Director) reminds us that real change doesn't start behind closed doors or in fancy boardrooms. It starts on the ground, in the community, and in the streets. Let’s stop building for “now” and start building for the continent. Let’s build legacies that outlive us and supply chains that include everyone. Watch the full video on YouTube: youtu.be/xGDGpgMpSIs #RLabs #MakingHopeContagious #SAIW2026 #AfriLabs #AfricaRisen #InnovationOnTheStreets #RLabs2026

In the second part of our Thought Leadership series, “From Fragmentation to Continental Momentum,” @ReneParker talks about how we move beyond small starts and begin building true continental momentum. Innovation without scale is just a conversation. If it doesn't reach the person who needs it most, did it really happen? We’re moving past "pilot mode." It’s time to take research off the shelf and put it into the hands of the people. #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #ThoughtLeadership #ContinentalMomentum #RLabs2026