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#BizTrends2018: Attention! Hot topics in education

From EQ to e-learning, learner attention spans and the roles teachers play, here's a look at trends in education for the coming year...

8 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: Attention! Hot topics in education

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Human8 named finalist in three global research awards

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Effie College launches in South Africa

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Retail

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Finance

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Lesotho’s coat of arms at Makoanyane Square in Maseru. Tariff changes could halve the country’s exports to the United States, the International Monetary Fund has warned. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Trump’s tariffs could cost Lesotho 30,000 jobs, the IMF warns

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US plans to extend Africa trade deal by a year, says Lesotho minister

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ICT

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Bluegrass Digital: Tracing the heritage of a South African tech pioneer

Bluegrass Digital: Tracing the heritage of a South African tech pioneer

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SA AI startups win Meta, Data Science Africa’s Llama Impact Grant

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Construction & Engineering

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From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions

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Education

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ECD registration drive approves 10,000 centres ahead of deadline

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Financial excellence delivers tangible results for SMMEs

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Legal

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ESG & Sustainability

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Manufacturing

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South African minister meets US representative in push for trade deal

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African manufacturers in last-ditch bid to extend US trade programme

African manufacturers in last-ditch bid to extend US trade programme

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Healthcare

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Couriers adapt to climate-driven supply chain disruptions

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UFS’s new initiative plans to plant 400,000 trees across South Africa

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Tourism & Travel

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China’s JMC re-entering SA in November

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Energy & Mining

Power on demand: The rising importance of BESS

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Lifestyle

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