25 Jun 2013

Education & Training

Madiba critical but comfortable

The news is topped right now, quite rightly, by reports around Nelson Mandela's health status, which is reported to be critical, but his medical team is ensuring he is as comfortable as possible.

If you're cohabiting, you may need to cough up in the event of an insurance claim... apparently, unmarried couples who live together or keep their possessions at their partner's residence face an increased risk of insurance claim rejections for personal belongings if they fail to fully disclose their living situation to their insurers.

Ouch! The Competition Commission has reached a settlement with 15 construction firms, who have agreed to pay fines to the tune of R1.46bn for collusive tendering. When will these people learn?

Some good news at last! A South African team has won a top supercomputing award, scooping overall top honours at the International Student Cluster Challenge held in Leipzig, Germany, recently.

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SA team wins top supercomputing award
PRETORIA: Team South Africa scooped overall top honours at the International Student Cluster Challenge held in Leipzig, Germany, recently. Read more >>
GoPro reader competition: don't forget to create/update your MyBiz Profile!
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Financial literacy as a cornerstone of youth empowerment

Education & Training
Panel discussion on NDP highlights need for leadership in implementation
R500 billion will be invested in the National Development Plan (NDP) by the formal business community, so long as the plan has "no U-turns, no shocks and no unpleasant surprises," said Business Unity South Africa Special Policy advisor, Prof Raymond Parsons. Read more >>

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Higher Education
Education may reduce HIV pandemic
A module on HIV/AIDS should be included in all courses at tertiary institutions to address the HIV/Aids pandemic in the country, the SA AIDS conference heard on Thursday (20 June). Read more >>

Bursaries for Gauteng youngsters to study in Cuba
In an effort to boost the number of doctors in the province, the Gauteng Department of Health is inviting youngsters interested in studying medicine in Cuba, to apply for bursaries. Read more >>

Students limited by poor credit records
Every year thousands of students join tertiary institutions and take the first step towards shaping their future. With this, comes their entry into the credit world, enabled by a student card and proof of registration at a tertiary institution. Read more >>

Plan ahead for tertiary education - Coughlan
High school learners who are nearing the end of their school career need to plan ahead during the upcoming July holidays if considering tertiary education. If not, learners may face the disappointment of finding that their chosen institution is already full, which can have serious career implications. Read more >>

New gap year programme from Eco Africa Experience
Students are increasingly turning to conservation and wildlife gap year programmes, which allow participants to gain experience through working in a field they are passionate about before embarking on a career. Read more >>

SA's low graduation rate needs urgent addressing - Jackson
South Africa currently faces a critical skills shortage. According to the Department of Higher Education and Training's (DHET) first annual report, the undergraduate graduation rate across SA's 23 public universities is at a low of 15%, and needs to be urgently addressed. Read more >>


Primary & Secondary Education
4U Rage Festival calls on youth for good
[Sindy Peters] In just over a month, one school will be awarded R50 000 to help it make a positive and, more importantly, a sustainable change for its chosen charity. The brainchild of Will McIntyre, director of the 4U Rage Festival at G&G Productions, Rage for Good is calling on SA matric learners to get involved in this year's campaign. Read more >>

Financial literacy as a cornerstone of youth empowerment
Financial literacy plays a huge role in empowering youth to become meaningful participants in South Africa's socio-economic activities. This is particularly relevant this month, with Youth Day shifting the focus to what interventions are necessary to foster youth empowerment. Read more >>


Training
Centre for entrepreneurship opened in Katlehong
A centre for entrepreneurship that will promote entrepreneurship education, training and development has been opened, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) said on Tuesday. Read more >>

Absa and FET offer new work experience programme
A new strategic partnership between Absa and Further Education and Training (FET) colleges in Gauteng is set to benefit learners in obtaining their National Vocational Qualifications through providing practical work experience. Read more >>

Ford upskills automotive workers
Gauteng's MEC for Economic Development, Nkosiphendule Kolisile, visited Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa's (FMCSA) Supplier Incubation Facility in Silverton, Pretoria, recently. The facility aims to provide skills development and training for BBBEE companies. Read more >>


International

Satellite phones banned in Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA: Nigeria's military commanders on Wednesday (19 June) banned the use of satellite phones in much of the north-east region after cutting mobile phone services as part of a plan to further isolate rebels in the area after a series of fresh attacks. Read more >>


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