The Education & Training community of Africa

R886m invested in varsity ICT

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:25:00 +0200

The Higher Education and Training Department says R886 million has been invested in connecting South African universities and public research organisations to each other at a minimum speed of 10 gigabits per second.
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NEPAD on the ground

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:42:00 +0200

Over the past ten years, the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) has launched a number of bold and innovative programmes. In some instances the plan is already scoring notable yet under-reported gains. Africa Renewal highlights NEPAD's impact in five key areas.
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French diet guru urges students be graded on weight

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:33:00 +0200

PARIS, FRANCE: France's top diet guru Pierre Dukan is urging the government to grade students on their weight in a bid to curb growing obesity.
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2011 Tabbie Awards winners

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:18:00 +0200

CLEVELAND, US: The 2011 Tabbie Awards featured nearly 400 entries, with nominations coming from the US, Canada, the UK, India, New Zealand and South Africa. Judges were once again impressed by the quality of the submissions. One of the two 2011 Scholarship winners hails from SA, too.
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MMA launches Egypt and Middle East Local Council

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:20:00 +0200

CAIRO, EGYPT / NEW YORK, US / LONDON, UK / SINGAPORE / SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) recently announced the launch of the Egypt and Middle East Local Council and the appointment of new co-chair, CEO & co-founder at Digital Republic, Karim Khalifa. The launch of MMA Egypt and Middle East is in response to the increased interest and investment in mobile marketing, and the need for industry support and guidance within the region.
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China puts its mark on Malawi

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:47:00 +0200

Driving through Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, it is difficult to miss the imposing building under construction in the city centre. It's the country's first five-star hotel, US$90 million worth of well-appointed rooms, a state-of-the-art conference centre and 14 opulent presidential suites.
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D&AD 2011: In book and Pencil nominations

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:11:00 +0200

LONDON, UK: After a week of deliberation and the odd row or two, a week where the competition was as fierce as the debate, D&AD has awarded 680 entries In Book or Nominated status in the D&AD Awards 2011. In addition, in the Student Awards 217 students from around the world have taken their first steps towards creative fame, achieving In Book or above status.
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Cannes Creative Leaders awards bursaries

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:43:00 +0200

LONDON, UK: The Cannes Creative Leaders Programme will once again take place in June following the success of last year's programme.
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Cannes Lions launches Cannes Creative Academy for Young Marketers

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:08:00 +0200

CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the launch of The Cannes Creative Academy for Young Marketers, a week-long programme of structured and intensive learning specifically targeted to marketers and brand managers aged 30 years or under, working within a client organisation.
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ADC: 2011 ADC Hall of Fame Laureates

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:54:00 +0200

NEW YORK, US: The Art Directors Club (www.adcglobal.org), one of the leading organisations for creatives in integrated media and reputedly the first global creative collective of its kind, has announced the latest group of inductees into the ADC Hall of Fame.
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