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Mobile phones help township residents, immigrants have a sense of belonging
A UCT PhD graduate has undertaken research to explore how the use of mobile phones helps the mobile population of Cape Town's Langa township negotiate migration and a sense of... Read more >>


Education
OLG to revolutionise logistics education in SA
South Africa was a country born out of logistics given its unique geographical position that made it a key trading post along shipping routes of old. Read more >>




Distance Learning
Employee training ticks BEE scorecard
Customised employee training is rapidly becoming the way to grow your skills base and notch up vital BEE points. It remains one of the highest return investments and with the new BEE codes which come into effect later this year, it makes good business sense. Read more >>

E-learning
SACOB to donate 67 bursaries on Mandela Day
In celebration of Mandela Day and in honour of the legend who dedicated 67 years to changing the lives of all South Africans, the South African College of Business (SACOB) is giving away 67 free online courses. Read more >>

Higher Education
NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards winners announced
The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Awards, hosted in partnership with BHP Billiton since 2011, is the flagship project of the largest non-profit forum for science, engineering and technology in South Africa - promoting science-related activities through collaborative effort. Read more >>

Three wins for UCT academics at NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards
For their contributions to the fields of science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa, three professors from UCT were honoured at the 16th NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards. Read more >>

Agile experts to speak at Wits' Fak'ugesi Festival
Software and technology projects challenge most organisations' from a scoping, cost and quality perspective. Read more >>

UCT GSB goes on show across Africa
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) will make its way across Africa to host admission information sessions in several African countries over the next few weeks. Read more >>

Government publishes the top 100 jobs in demand: Is your skill on it?

Issued by Damelin

If not, then you may need to consider a career facelift... Read more >>

Primary & Secondary Education
Schools going up in Bardale Village
The Department of Education has commenced the construction of a second school in Bardale Village, an estate situated in Kuilsriver on the outskirts of Cape Town. Read more >>

Skills Training
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosts DLA Piper African Training Academy
Law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr recently hosted the DLA Piper Southern African Training Academy at the firm's offices in Sandton, Johannesburg. Read more >>


Government

Tabs kept on school textbook deliveries

Bekezela Phakathi

The Department of Basic Education is collaborating with the State Information Technology Agency in developing a system to track the provision of resources in all provinces. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

Facilities Services Coordinator - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced facilities service coordinator (Ref. FAS/232/0614). Applications close: 11 July 2014 Read more >>




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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Top 10 digital campaigns of 2014: Jan-Jun - Hando Sinisalu and Ann Kruuk
    17 things that will make your brand loved, now! - Dawn Rowlands
    Memes in modern branding - Estee Cockcroft

    Medical
      Royal Philips launches EmboGuide
      Sugar-coated cells are deadly for cancer patients - Melissa Osgood
      Tackling childhood obesity, Kauai launches schools' franchise

      Retail
        Keeping POS going in Africa through the cloud - Alan Sher
        Semi-finalists of The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award announced
        'Timing is everything' in saving a business

        Government
          Nxasana was informed claims Presidency
          SARS wants to catch tax dodgers

          Mining
            Marikana Commission given more time
            Bakubung mine uses IsoMetrix health and safety solutions

            Finance
              Tax season off to good start
              Stock markets at record highs while growth is down - Luigi Marinus
              Mercantile Bank sets R1bn target for rental finance book

              GreenBiz
                Significant reduction in energy consumption at Vineyard Hotel
                Unilever, Wildlands promote green-preneurship
                Invitation to nominate candidates for Kudu Awards

                HR & Recruitment
                  Growth in employment due to increase in temporary contracts
                  Minister announces increase in annual earnings threshold
                  B-BBEE has become a complex set of rules and calculations - Brigitte Brun

                  Legal
                    Zuma approves amended land Acts
                    Temporary VAT relief for property developers - Graeme Palmer
                    Patent evergreening in the pharmaceutical industry - Ilne Grobler

                    Manufacturing
                      Jasco demonstrates the power of Energy Optimisation
                      CSR denies Transnet contract hampered by supplier shortage - Linda Ensor
                      NUMSA strike condemned by plastics industry

                      Property
                        SA property market continues to grow
                        Trending: The zero deposit lease

                        Tourism
                          Hilton Worldwide opens DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar
                          e-Tourism Africa Summits for Cape Town, Joburg
                          Joburg Airport lounge wins luxury award

                          ICT
                            Local reseller scoops Ruckus Wireless award
                            World's first tweeting couch laid out for football fans
                            Software and accessory provider launches in SA

                            Logistics
                              SAA to comply with new travel regulations
                              Commuters catching Uber cabs - Nick Hedley
                              Kenya Airways executive wins Lifetime Achievement Award

                              Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                Marianne Fassler joins line-up for Fashion Week Cape Town 2014
                                James Blunt to bring Moon Landing tour to SA
                                Stars of the Ballet Russia perform classical ballet highlights
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