Novaneer Podcast with Jabu Mtwa

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Novaneer Podcast brings you forward-thinking, futuristic ideas and conversations with an elite cohort of changemakers and iconoclasts who are shaping the African centenary. This podcast is narrating the African evolution of the 21st century with Africa’s future innovators and leaders. Narrated by Nova Pioneer alumnus, Jabu Mtwa. Novaneer Podcast is a Africo Media Network production and is proudly brought to you by Nova Pioneer.

  1. 11/13/2025

    E50: Exams Over, What Next for Grade 12s?

    In this episode, Post-School Success Associate Manager at Nova Pioneer, Dean Mazhawidza, joins Jabu for a fascinating discussion about the different pathways available to Grade 12s at Nova Pioneer post-exams, what the data says about the most common routes taken by Novaneers, and how AI and high youth unemployment is impacting career choices for young people. - - - - - - - - - - - - ✈️ Boarding closes soon! Don’t miss out on our limited-time offer, enroll for 2026 before 12 December and enjoy 50% OFF your enrolment fee! Apply NOW! - - - - - - - - - - - - 🏫 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! - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎪 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! 🎟️ - - - - - - - - - - - - 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application. 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    23 min

  2. 10/31/2025

    E49: Behind the Systems Empowering Teachers to Thrive

    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. - - - - - - - - - - - - 🏫 Discover how Nova Pioneer is reimagining education for Africa’s next generation of innovators — join the Open Day on 8 November and experience the future of learning. Find our campuses in Paulshof, Midrand, Ruimsig, North Riding, Ormonde & Boksburg. ⁠⁠⁠RSVP today!⁠⁠⁠ - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎪 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! 🎟️ - - - - - - - - - - - - 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application. 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    23 min

  3. 10/29/2025

    E48: Shaping Futures Through the Power of Teaching

    In this episode, Jabu is joined by School Leader at Nova Pioneer Boksburg, Dr. Robyn Thompson, for a special Teachers Month conversation celebrating the educators who bring Nova Pioneer’s mission to life. They discuss how the school invests in teacher growth, fosters a strong culture of leadership, and empowers teachers to be role models within their communities. Dr. Thompson also shares heartfelt reflections on the meaning of Teachers Month and a message of appreciation to the dedicated educators shaping the next generation of innovators and leaders. - - - - - - - - - - - - 🏫 Discover how Nova Pioneer is reimagining education for Africa’s next generation of innovators — join the Open Day on 8 November and experience the future of learning. Find our campuses in Paulshof, Midrand, Ruimsig, North Riding, Ormonde & Boksburg. ⁠⁠RSVP today!⁠⁠ - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎪 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! 🎟️ - - - - - - - - - - - - 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application. 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    20 min

  4. 10/24/2025

    E47: How Teachers Bring the Nova Pioneer Vision to Life

    In this episode, Jabu is joined by Nova Pioneer CEO Chinezi Chijioke to celebrate Teacher’s Month and explore how Nova’s educators bring its mission to life in the classroom. They discuss how leadership, culture, and innovation empower teachers to shape Africa’s next generation of leaders and reflect on the lasting impact of teaching excellence across the Nova Pioneer's school network. - - - - - - - - - - - - 🏫 Discover how Nova Pioneer is reimagining education for Africa’s next generation of innovators — join the Open Day on 8 November and experience the future of learning. Find our campuses in Paulshof, Midrand, Ruimsig, North Riding, Ormonde & Boksburg. ⁠RSVP today!⁠ - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎪 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! 🎟️ - - - - - - - - - - - - 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application. 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    23 min

  5. 10/14/2025

    E46: Hosting Cambridge Exams at Nova Pioneer

    In this episode, Jabu is joined by Head of Academics at Nova Pioneer Ormonde, Basil Mackenzie, to unpack what goes on behind the scenes of running Cambridge International exams at Nova Pioneer. From coordinating venues and timetables to ensuring integrity, security, and compliance, Basil shares insights into the meticulous planning that upholds Cambridge’s global standards. - - - - - - - - - - - -🏫 Discover how Nova Pioneer is reimagining education for Africa’s next generation of innovators — join the Open Day on 8 November and experience the future of learning. Find our campuses in Paulshof, Midrand, Ruimsig, North Riding, Ormonde & Boksburg. RSVP today! - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎪 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! 🎟️ - - - - - - - - - - - - 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application. 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    24 min

  6. 10/02/2025

    E45: A Guide to Transitioning from Nova Pioneer to University

    This episode is part of our #SuperNovaWomen series, which shines a light on the incredible and diverse women within the Nova Pioneer Community. In this episode, Jabu is joined by Class of 2020 alumna and Wits University student, Zainub Butt, to recount her final year at Nova Pioneer and her transition to Wits. Zainub also discusses how she managed stress during exam season and how she approached maintaining friendships made at school when transitioning to university. - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎪 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! 🎟️ - - - - - - - - - - - - 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application. 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    17 min

  7. 09/25/2025

    E44: Navigating Life, Race, Identity as an African Woman

    This episode is part of our #SuperNovaWomen series, which shines a light on the incredible and diverse women within the Nova Pioneer Community. In this episode, Jabu is joined by Swazi Mpila, Senior Leadership and Innovation Teacher, for a moving conversation around navigating life, race and identity as a black woman in South Africa. Swazi discusses her experience as a woman in South Africa, how her experiences in South Africa translated to her studies in Scotland, and her advice to young women and men seeking to thrive in a different environment. - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎪 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! 🎟️ - - - - - - - - - - - - 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application. 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    20 min

  8. 09/19/2025

    E43: Raising Future Leaders: A Conversation on Parenting, Mindset, and Education

    This episode is part of our #SuperNovaWomen series, which shines a light on the incredible and diverse women within the Nova Pioneer Community. In this episode, Jabu is joined by Nova Pioneer Director of Schools (formerly School Leader at NP North Riding), Nneamaka Eziukwu, to discuss how her identity as a mother informs her approach in her roles at Nova Pioneer, parental involvement in supporting mindset growth of children, how to incentivise students to achieve the best grades, and the significance of women in leadership in modern times. - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎪 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! 🎟️ - - - - - - - - - - - - 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application. 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Novaneer Podcast brings you forward-thinking, futuristic ideas and conversations with an elite cohort of changemakers and iconoclasts who are shaping the African centenary. This podcast is narrating the African evolution of the 21st century with Africa’s future innovators and leaders. Narrated by Nova Pioneer alumnus, Jabu Mtwa. Novaneer Podcast is a Africo Media Network production and is proudly brought to you by Nova Pioneer.

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