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2014 Female Nation Survey results revealed
Women24.com recently released the findings of their annual Female Nation Survey, which called on women across the country to participate. read more>>



E-learning
Vodacom provides e-learning connectivity solution
Vodacom, in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Basic Education, has provided an e-learning connectivity solution in Umlazi. read more>>
Higher Education
SACAP becomes Africa's first academic institution accredited by IRCEP
While South African College of Applied Psychology's offerings are locally accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority in terms of the National Qualifications Framework, its new International Registry of Counsellor Education Programmes (IRCEP) accreditation is an independent endorsement and testimony to the fact that SACAP's courses adhere to international best practice academic standards for counsellor training. read more>>
UCT invites applications for MPhil specialising in Inclusive Innovation
The University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business (GSB) is looking for a free thinking individual to join its 2015 intake of the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) specialising in Inclusive Innovation. read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014
The Department of Basic Education, through its National School Nutrition Programme promoted advocacy about eating appropriate quantities of food this National Nutrition Week, hence the theme: Choose your portion with caution. read more>>
ATNS donates library to under-resourced rural school
Yesterday, Air Traffic and Navigation Services in partnership with Breadline Africa donated a library to Qibi Primary School in the Free State. With the librarian already trained and a minimum of 800 books, the 469 children attending the school are sure to benefit. read more>>
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation extends scholarship application deadline
International
Windows flaws let Russian hackers spy on NATO
WASHINGTON, USA: Hackers based in Russia used a flaw in Microsoft Windows to spy on NATO, European governments and other organisations as far back as 2009, security researchers have found. read more>>
More International
Government
SA needs to build its research and development capacity
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has illustrated how there is an urgent need to accelerate focused investment in research in Africa. read more>>
State to examine problems in foster care provision
The Department of Social Development has appointed a Ministerial Committee to assist it to deal with the challenges facing foster care facilities in South Africa. read more>>
Zuma will maintain Parliamentary obligations
The Office of the President says a media report that President Jacob Zuma will no longer attend to his Parliamentary responsibilities is both incorrect and grossly misleading. read more>>
Outcry over sex-for-marks at Brakpan school
Chairman for the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Nomalungelo Gina, says sex-pest educators should be eliminated from the system to restore the dignity of the teaching profession. read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered
PMTCT Clinical Advisor - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced PMTCT Clinical Advisor (Ref. TGB14/352/1014). Applications close: 24 October 2014 Read more >>

HIV/TB Nurse Advisor - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced HIV/TB nurse advisor (Ref. TGB14/343/0914). Applications close: 24 October 2014 Read more >>



New events to diarise
NLP Practitioner Certification
Latitude Training - 26 Oct 2014 to 28 Jun 2015 Cape Town

Workplace productivity workshop
Beyond Tomorrow Corporate - 27 Nov 2014 to 28 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Organic and paid search workshop - 21 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Cape Town
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Cape Town social media marketing for business - 24 Oct 2014 Cape Town
Blue Magnet Digital SolutionsIn one day you will know how to: how to grow your social media presence, increase social media engagement and track your brand's online reputation through social media marketing. Read more >>


Train the trainer: course delivery skills
Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria - 21 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Pretoria

Microsoft Project
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 22 Oct 2014 to 7 Nov 2014 Boksburg,Randburg

Visual Basic for Excel
Front Foot - 22 Oct 2014 to 29 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Boksburg

ThinkSales Annual Sales Leadership Convention
ThinkSales - 22 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Petty cash management
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 22 Oct 2014 Pietermaritzburg

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    [Antifragility] Just another manic New Media Monday - Jessica Taylor
    New app for 1st for Women Insurance identifies top seven needs
    Galliova Awards announces 2014 finalists

    Retail
      Le Creuset loses promotional campaign case
      New Rooibos website to celebrate Geographic Indicator status
      Woolworths donates R3 million for World Food Day

      Government
        No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet
        Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables - Nthambeleni Gabara

        Mining
          Entrepreneur makes history

          CSI
            Unilever launches Lifebuoy's "Partner a Community" initiative in conjunction with Global Handwashing Day
            Coca-Cola Light dressed in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer

            Finance
              Cashbuild's revenue up 10%
              Finance function necessary for diversity strategies
              Zimbabwe: Africa's first cashless society? - Sulaiman Philip

              Agriculture
                A solution to Vitamin A deficiency prevalent amongst children in sub-Saharan Africa

                Building
                  Sub-Saharan energy sector brakes development

                  GreenBiz
                    V&A Waterfront wins Lilizela Award
                    WWF-SASSI scheme serves up sustainable seafood report - Sindy Peters
                    Recycled products available at Cavendish pop-up store

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Investing in HR gives businesses an edge
                      MTN offering voluntary retrenchment to cut staff costs - Thabiso Mochiko
                      Renewable energy sector is key to SA job creation

                      Legal
                        Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act
                        Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept - Keolebogile Mugabe
                        Employers prohibited from accepting payments by employees - Lauren Salt and Sidasha Naidoo

                        Manufacturing
                          New image-processing methods from Omron
                          kulula reduces fuel consumption on Boeing 737-800s

                          Property
                            Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property
                            SA REIT is "never a dull sector"
                            SA developers showing more interest in Africa - Alistair Anderson

                            Tourism
                              Franschhoek's Last Word on intimate luxury - Brian Berkman
                              [INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak
                              Heineken launches 'Open Your City' campaign

                              ICT
                                Mammoth BI conference to bust myths about big data, analytics
                                Skype launches video messaging app
                                Families lose money because of children on the internet

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Vic Falls Carnival announces additional acts
                                  Dead Letter Circus return - Ruth Cooper
                                  The Kooks, Kelis & BollyBoom to headline World Jam Music Festival

                                  Automotive
                                    Driverless cars are not just science fiction
                                    Analyst briefing will focus on female vehicle ownership
                                    RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition
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