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UCT GSB ranked top business school in Africa
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business has been announced, yet again for the seventh consecutive year, as the number one business school in Africa in the Eduniversal Rankings for 2014... read more>>



Education
Why business leaders support NECT
Perhaps the main reason South African business leaders are supporting the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) is that education is a key determinant of South Africa's economic progress and sustainability. read more>>
Higher Education
Starting Chance campaign serves Nyanga community from an ECD perspective
In partnership with SASDI and UCT, the Tower Property Fund has launched the Starting Chance campaign - an early childhood development (ECD) project in Nyanga, Cape Town. read more>>
Thuthuka Bursary Fund to be presented at World Congress of Accountants
The Thuthuka model will be presented at the World Congress of Accountants in Rome next Wednesday on invitation of the International Federation of Accountants. read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
Teaching should be a response to 'the calling'

Mautji Pataki

There are significant role players and members of society who have the power and influence to assist in changing the stereotype around teachers and the profession. read more>>
Unions back NECT in professionalisation of teaching
One of the key pillars of the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) is the professionalisation of teaching - an area of particular interest to South Africa's teacher unions, all five of which are active participants in the NECT. read more>>
Skills Training
Khayelitsha Skills Development Summit

Issued by False Bay College

The main objective of the Khayelitsha Skills Development Summit was to create a roadmap towards developing the skills, competency and progress of the community of Khayelitsha in order to advance economic and social upliftment... read more>>
Jobs offered
Lecturer - Chemical Engineering - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced lecturer: chemical engineering (Ref. ING04/392/1114). Applications close: 26 November 2014 Read more >>

Lecturer - Operations Research - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced lecturer: operations research (Ref. EBW03/395/1114). Applications close: 27 November 2014 Read more >>

Lecturer - Curriculum Studies - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced lecturer: curriculum studies (Ref. OPV01/391/1114). Applications close: 21 November 2014 Read more >>



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The 7 habits of highly effective people
Franklin Covey South Africa - 19 Nov 2014 to 21 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Power your voice express workshop
Dynamic Voice Company - 26 Nov 2014 to 27 Nov 2014 Sandton

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

Microsoft Excel PivotTables
ICP Training - 4 Dec 2014 to 5 Dec 2014 Sandton

Microsoft Excel Power Pivot
ICP Training - 9 Dec 2014 Johannesburg, Sandton

Microsoft Excel Power View
ICP Training - 10 Dec 2014 Sandton

Business writing for office professionals
KumaloGreen Training - 9 Mar 2015 to 5 Nov 2015 Johannesburg, Rosebank

The Dealdiva™ programme
The Dealmaker Company - 18 Mar 2015 to 19 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
How to give a killer TED talk
Jozihub - 11 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Microsoft Visio Level 1
Front Foot - 12 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Project Management Course
Three Sixty One Degree Solutions - 12 Nov 2014 Durban

Leveraging LinkedIn
Niche Training - 12 Nov 2014 to 7 Oct 2015 Johannesburg

Newcastle youth benefit from Samsung Smart School
Open Futures Foundation - 12 Nov 2014 Newcastle

Executive Assistants and Secretaries Seminar
Ezaletics Consultants Group - 13 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Social media - using Twitter, Google and Pinterest
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 13 Nov 2014 Pietermaritzburg

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    Beware digital marketing hype, US research indicates blocks to success
    10 mistakes that could jeopardise your company - Vanessa Bluen
    Sustainability in fishing wins Cookbook of the Year Award

    Retail
      'Clothing will redefine malls' - Alistair Anderson
      Foschini Group wants 'cash shoppers' - Zeenat Moorad
      Importance of the name game... - Callie van der Merwe

      Government
        SAA chair defies minister's instruction
        Government must control spending: deputy minister
        Union takes aim at SABC over wages

        Mining
          MechCaL begins installation of fans at Anglo Platinum mines
          Pilot Crushtec sales for major coal project in northern Mozambique
          Khanyisile Kweyama is the Most Influential Woman in Africa

          CSI
            Inyathelo honours extraordinary philanthropists committed to sustainable social change
            Driver Wellness campaign making final rounds for 2014
            Sea Harvest's Kids for Kids campaign alleviates waiting list at children's hospital

            Finance
              Interest rates will peak at lower rates than previous cycles
              Moody's downgrades SA
              New withholding tax on interest soon into operation - Graeme Palmer

              Agriculture
                New public-private partnership to address skills shortages in agriculture

                Building
                  Plett plan for small boat harbour sinks
                  China, SA sign framework agreement on nuclear cooperation
                  PPC board warns of risk of destabilisation - Nick Hedley

                  GreenBiz
                    New invasive species regulations to have far-reaching consequences
                    2014 Nedbank Capital Sustainable Business Awards winners announced
                    Green panel: Time enough to save Earth

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Springleap attracts international funding
                      Is your organisation entrepreneurially healthy? - Emmanuel Zvada
                      Money isn't everything, Kelly survey finds

                      Legal
                        Reversal of rates as a result of a categorisation change - Chantelle Gladwin and Ramon Pereira
                        Cover pricing is collusive in nature - Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo
                        2015 Best Lawyers in South Africa revealed

                        Manufacturing
                          The drive towards green AV solutions - Stefan Mayer
                          Nordex launches large rotor turbine with 28.6% more power
                          Industry forced to embrace change, adapt and face enormous challenges

                          Property
                            Growthpoint at the forefront of the green building movement in SA
                            Essential guide to building insurance for first-time home owners - Martha Chauke

                            Tourism
                              World Tourism Awards honours top achievers
                              Commonwealth Games would offer great economic growth potential for SA
                              The City Walk will be Cape Town's newest tourist attraction

                              ICT
                                Five reasons why CRM projects flop - Lindsay Britz
                                Better filters are the answer in the fight against spam
                                Busting myths about content charges

                                Logistics
                                  Minister announces resignation of Post Office board
                                  Tolled you so - Peters - Olebogeng Molatlhwa
                                  Imperial sees static or declining activity in Europe

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Music Film Festival at the Labia, Cape Town
                                    Abigail Donnelly chats Eat Out Awards - Ruth Cooper
                                    Explosive Cock & Bull - Daniel Dercksen

                                    Automotive
                                      GM ordered new ignition switches prior to recall: report
                                      Datsun Go fails crash test but is on sale in SA - Mark Smyth
                                      Despite good car sales‚ people still struggling - David Furlonger
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