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Budding entrepreneurs get a boost in Tanzania

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:02:00 +0200

Regional seminars will provide insight on further development of business plans. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Microsoft, USAID boost management of Uganda's education system

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:27:00 +0200

In a bid to build capacity in the management of students and teachers information, the Microsoft Corporation and the United States Agency for International Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement an Education Management Information System (EMIS), with the government of Uganda through its Ministry of Education and Sports. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Mike Walsh in Kenya for mentorship programme

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:51:00 +0200

Globally-renowned integrated marketing communications expert, Mike Walsh is in Kenya for a week long mentorship visit. Walsh, former CEO of Ogilvy & Mather (O&M) Europe and chairman of Ogilvy United Kingdom is an Ogilvy worldwide ambassador. Read full story... | Send to a friend

East Africa varsities join up on research

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:02:00 +0200

In a bid to improve their ranking in East Africa, Makerere and Kyambogo universities are taking steps to improve their research work. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Capital Markets Authority urged to strengthen media relations

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:10:00 +0200

The Capital Markets Authority, CMA, has been advised to strengthen its relation with the media in a bid to increase awareness and people's knowledge on the role and benefits of investing in capital markets. The CMA is the organisation in charge of licensing and regulating players in the capital markets and protecting participating investors. Read full story... | Send to a friend

USB named SA's top business school

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:39:00 +0200

The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has been named the No 1 business school in South Africa by the Professional Management Review (PMR.africa). The USB achieved the highest overall score of 4.11 out of a possible 5 points in the annual national survey of MBA accredited schools. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Ethiopian minister, UNISA sign agreement on PhD programme

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:17:00 +0200

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia's Ministry of Education and the University of South Africa (UNISA) on Wednesday signed an agreement that will enable the latter to launch PhD programmes through videoconferencing. Read full story... | Send to a friend

USB-ED presents new managers' development programme in Windhoek

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:01:00 +0200

USB Executive Development Ltd (USB-ED), which has for a number of years presented management development programmes in Namibia, can equip those wishing to enter the ranks of management with the necessary knowledge and skills as they move into their new roles. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Somali journalists trained to survive captivity

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:12:00 +0200

The International News Safety Institute (INSI) and its Somalia partner, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), has provided safety training to 48 Somali journalists and other media staff in Djibouti. Read full story... | Send to a friend

USB-ED presents Management Development Programme in Gaborone, Botswana

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:37:00 +0200

USB Executive Development Ltd (USB-ED) is offering the ideal opportunity for aspiring future business leaders to position themselves favourably in today's demanding business environment with its Management Development Programme (MDP) to be presented in Gaborone, Botswana. It consists of two study schools of which the first one will be taking place from 14 to 18 July 2008. Read full story... | Send to a friend