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 | MARK ANDERSON Education in South Africa is undergoing significant transformation which is driven by several key trends...read |
|  | | Pick n Pay is easing the financial burden on many families by contributing R1.1m towards school fees and back to school stationery items...read |
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| Education |
 | FBS and Education Africa distributed Christmas gifts to families in need from Etwatwa, Daveyton... Read |
 | MARIAN WAGNER Breadline Africa has been fighting the country’s pit latrine crisis for 30 years already... Read |
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| Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance |
 | The National Research Foundation (NRF) has announced its decision to increase the annual value of grants awarded to postdoctoral fellows... Read |
 | Avance Media's 100 Most Influential African Women 2023 is made up of prominent African women breaking the bias across the world... Read |
 | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme says it is determined to conclude all outstanding 2023 disbursements by 15 January 2024, in consultation with the affected institutions... Read |
| E-learning |
 | Space in classrooms is at a premium and 2024 demand exceeds that available in schools across the country. Further exacerbating this issue is the school infrastructure budget cut of R1.7bn... Read |
 | The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology has announced the top 5 regional winners for the MEST Africa Challenge, an Africa-wide pitch competition for early-stage technology startups... Read |
 | 2023 brought significant changes for e-learning this year. Focus shifted from content to employees as L&D professionals pushed for e-learning solutions that support their organisational goals. Read |
 | The 2024 Savvy Global Fellowship is open! Aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide, aged 18-40 are encouraged to apply for this fully-funded, impactful programme. No application deadline... Read |
 | The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) initiates the Islamic Finance Knowledge Pavilion Marketplace, a digital platform connecting stakeholders in Islamic finance, supporting sustainable development globally... Read |
 | DZUNISANI PHAWENI, BOREDI SILAS CHIDI AND LIM JUN WEI As we adapted to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the realm of education witnessed a drastic shift towards contactless learning, likely with lasting effects on the landscape of teaching and learning for the students and instructors... Read |
| Higher Education |
 | HANNELIE BOOYENS Keaton Harris: From struggle to triumph – journey of a resilient medical doctor graduating cum laude against all odds... Read |
 | ISSUED BY WITS PLUS Guidance for aspiring corporate governance professionals... Read |
| Primary & Secondary Education |
 | ISSUED BY BATA South Africa’s favourite school shoe brand since 1954, Toughees, is aiming to brighten the start of the academic year for kids and parents alike through its 'Made Tough' back-to-school campaign... Read |
| Skills Training |
 | During the ASLM2023 conference, ASLM and Illumina formalised a collaboration to expand genomics use in Africa, bolstering pandemic readiness, public health, and local training... Read |
 | CAROL KOECH Rapid data-centre expansion has outpaced the supply of skilled professionals, causing a talent shortage. To bridge the gap, embrace the gig economy, recognise non-traditional talents, and prioritise mentorship... Read |
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 | ABDI SHEIKH Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed a law nullifying an agreement by the breakaway Somaliland region to grant Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in return for recognition as an independent nation... Read |
 | NJ AYUK Africa's abundance of critical minerals puts continent at centre of global transition to clean technology... Read |
 | In 2024, the APHRC and Wellcome will launch the Mental Health Data Prize – Africa to address mental-health gaps through data-driven innovation. The initiative includes multidisciplinary teams, a capacity-building programme, and awards valued at £200,000... Read |
 | MACDONALD DZIRUTWE In February 2021, Nigeria's CBN prohibited banks from dealing in crypto, citing risks. Its December 2022 guidelines require licensing for crypto businesses but maintain the ban on bank transactions... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Decisive shift: Key banks cleared as Competition Appeals Court dismisses rand manipulation case... Read |
 | The year 2023 was a prolific year for the City of Cape Town as it hosted more than 1,200 events, which contributed nearly R4bn to the economy and created job opportunities for its citizens... Read |
 | World-renowned business turnaround expert shares how SA can avoid mass retrenchments... Read |
 | RAYMOND PARSONS Despite challenges to SA's economy, potential exists for lower inflation, -interest rates, and improved energy security, with a projected 1% GDP growth in 2024. Addressing electricity and transport challenges will be crucial for economic success... Read |
 | Engie successfully acquires BTE Renewables in South Africa, adding 340MW net of renewable assets and over 3GW in development projects... Read |
 | Few people are unaware of burnout - the state of extreme stress, exhaustion, and overload that can dramatically affect one’s work, personal life and well-being. Less well-known, however, is another sub-optimal state that is prevalent in workplaces across the globe and thankfully much easier to address – the state of boreout... Read |
 | RICHARD FIRTH Parliament's decision not to extend the two-pot retirement system's implementation date to 2025 raises industry concerns. Challenges include incomplete legislation, technical details, and readiness for the significant overhaul required by the new system... Read |
 | Black Sash predicts “devastating” effect on grant recipients in rural areas... Read |
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