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Student Expo to tour SA
The 2014 Student Expo will build on the success and size of the 2013 expo that saw many students and parents guided into tertiary educational options. These countrywide free shows will take place between February and August in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and East London. Read more >>


Education
Avanade SA supports Zikulise Community Upliftment Project
Avanade South Africa, a global business technology solutions and managed services provider, is supporting the Zikulise Community Upliftment Project NPC - a non-profit organisation that provides people with skills training, which enhances their ability to become self-employed or gain employment. Read more >>

Learners invited to KZN air festival
As part of the vision to bring aviation to the people, the event organisers of the Durban Land, Sea and Air Festival and pilots will spend time teaching approximately 1,500 learners from Durban and surrounds about career opportunities in the world of aviation. The Festival is taking place from 20-23 March at the Virginia Airport in Durban and is free to the public. Read more >>

Distance Learning
Join the Microsoft Biz4Afrika portal community

Issued by Shanduka Black Umbrellas

Shanduka Black Umbrellas has teamed up with Microsoft's Biz4Afrika initiative to empower every South African small- and medium-sized business with a toolkit of great deals, valuable information and networks to help you in your journey as an entrepreneur. Read more >>

E-learning
University of Zambia Language Centre receives Toshiba tablets
Toshiba has donated 12 AT300 tablets to the University of Zambia Language Centre in Lusaka, laying the foundation for the centre's future growth. Read more >>

Higher Education
CIMA launches 2015 professional qualifications syllabus
CIMA, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, launched its 2015 Professional Qualification Syllabus simultaneously in Johannesburg, Accra, Gaborone, Harare and Lusaka earlier this week. These events linked guests, representing key business and academia in each country, to the exclusive London launch. Read more >>

Unemployment levels drop but better education needed

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Unemployment fell to 24.1% in the fourth quarter of last year from 24.5% in the third quarter‚ with statistician-general Pali Lehohla calling for "policy intervention" so that education and training can be improved‚ particularly among the youth. Read more >>

Skills Training
Call to support aviation programme for youths
Wings of Change, South Africa's first practical course to prepare high school students for a career in the aerospace industry, is being rolled out by the Cape Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology (CAMST) High School. Read more >>

Wipro expands South Africa internship programme
Wipro Ltd, a global IT, Consulting and Outsourcing company, has announced plans to expand the intake of graduates for its successful internship programme in South Africa. Now in its second year, Wipro's local internship programme in South Africa had enrolled 70 graduates in 2013 and this will be increased to 150 in 2014. Read more >>

Campaign to select creatives for new online store
Shopstar, an e-commerce platform developed in Cape Town, and the Cape Craft & Design Institute (CCDI) is running a World Design Capital 2014 Thundafund campaign to select and provide a group of creatives with the necessary training and infrastructure to run a successful online store. Read more >>

'Open Mind' launches in Cape Town
An innovative educational initiative called 'Open Mind' launches in Cape Town this year. Offering short evening courses for adults to stimulate their brains, feed their general knowledge and enrich their lives. Read more >>

Intern experiences London programme
Lethu Dlamini, a junior research analyst at Thebe Stockbroking, has returned from a week-long internship programme at the London office of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group, a provider of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits advice, brokerage and associated services. Read more >>


Jobs offered

Schools Sales Representative - Private and Independent Schools - Western Cape
Oxford University Press currently seeks a talented schools sales representative to assume responsibility for the promotion of local and imported titles, to private and independent schools in KZN. Read more >>

Lecturer - Computer Science - Western Cape
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stellenbosch University is seeking a lecturer: computer science to teach undergraduate and postgraduate computer science modules. Read more >>

Lecturer - Applied Discrete Mathematics - Stellenbosch
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stellenbosch University is seeking a lecturer: applied discrete mathematics to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students. Read more >>

Faculty Librarian - Science - Librarian 1 - Western Cape
The Department of Library and Information Service at Stellenbosch University is seeking a faculty librarian: science (librarian 1) to provide a specialised information service. Read more >>

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - Applied Mathematics - Western Cape
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stellenbosch University is seeking a senior lecturer/lecturer: applied mathematics to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Organisational Communication Course - 11 Mar 2014 to 10 Apr 2014 Johannesburg
Quo Vadis Communications' popular and unique Organisational Communication Course is designed to assist even the most inexperienced communicator to do just that, communicate. Read more >>


RLabs Jozi Open Day - Free Courses
RLabs Jozi - 22 Feb 2014 Johannesburg

Photoshop Fundamentals Course
Teach Me Photoshop - 1 Mar 2014 to 15 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

VAT Masterclass
IITA - 3 Mar 2014 to 4 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

PowerPoint Level 1
Front Foot - 5 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

GIBS - Nexus 2014
GIBS - 5 Mar 2014 to 22 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

iPad Skills for Business Users
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 6 Mar 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Speaking Workshop
teamAK - 10 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

People Management Skills for New Managers
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 23 Jun 2014 to 24 Jun 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Strategy Boot Camp - 19 Feb 2014 to 6 Mar 2014 Cape Town,Durban,Johannesburg
At last - a course that deals with both the theory and practical application of strategic planning. There is no textbook for the 'real' world. This workshop fills that gap. Read more >>


Adobe InDesign for beginners
2B Studio - 18 Feb 2014 to 13 Mar 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town

Data analysis course using STATA 13
Centre for Statistical Analysis and Research-CESAR - 19 Feb 2014 to 21 Feb 2014 Johannesburg, Braamfontein

Social Entrepreneurship Certificate Programme
GIBS - 19 Feb 2014 to 6 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

Meetings and Minute Taking for Secretaries and PAs
CBM Training - 19 Feb 2014 to 14 Apr 2014 Durban,Johannesburg,Cape Town

Landfill Engineering, Design and Maintenance
Khulile Africa Events - 19 Feb 2014 to 20 Feb 2014 Johannesburg/Randburg

Elections Reporting
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 19 Feb 2014 to 21 Feb 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
New Young Lions PR competition launched
[2014 trends] 2014 Biz Trends Report now available
Word of Mouth will stand the test of time - Tralone Khoza
Free #CreativeHustles event in Johannesburg, Cape Town
Brand relevance and the printing press - Lisa Basson

Medical
Kissing burns calories, so exercise today

Retail
Two new pocket guides for food handlers
Capturing the heart of customers - Andrew Cook
New cyber-shot cameras from Sony
Woolworths to expand Country Road stores in SA - Zeenat Moorad
Pioneer Food's revenue on the rise

Government
Sanral to brief Committee on e-toll system
SAA investigating a body found in aircraft's wheel well
Managers selling jobs up to R3,500 each

Mining
Seamless bend pipes showcased at WAMPEX Expo
December mining production up 12%

CSI
New name, new look for Cape Town NPO
Pampers supports Nappy Run with 10,000 nappies

Finance
Unsecured lenders ring alarm bells
Nedbank acquires 30% stake in LGB
High fees can negate retirement annuity benefits

Agriculture
Farmers suffer due to unallocated funds - Afasa
New tools, training could revolutionise pesticide management in W Africa

Building
Lack of infrastructure hampers trade with Africa
NMMU winner of architectural competition announced

GreenBiz
SANParks receives second consecutive clean audit
Wilderness Foundation receives R5m from Shamwari

HR & Recruitment
Universum announces IDEAL Employer Rankings 2013
Two biggest mistakes recruiters make - and how to fix these - Lia Marus
[BizCareers] Standing up and standing out - Juliette Attwell

Legal
Innovative legal services for businesses

Manufacturing
Higher than expected manufacturing will lift growth - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
Tiger Brands' quarterly turnover rises to R7.7bn
First anniversary at Hisense SA

Property
Residential house prices on the rise
Rebosis‚ Delta put Ascension deal on hold - Joan Muller
Investor faith in residential property

Tourism
A mine of hidden gems - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
Uptake for new paperless ticketing system
Air Mauritius launches Wellness and Wellbeing Programme

ICT
Prevent your home WiFi from being burglarised - Doros Hadjizenonos
Eastern Cape candidates to benefit from FibreCo training
Telecel denies rumours of disinvestment in Zimbabwe - Samuel Mungadze

Logistics
DHL Exported launched to help local designers
Comair's after tax profitability leaves room for improvement

Lifestyle & Entertainment
Merger will increase TEAMtalk media's footprint
SA Rugby Annual 2014 now available
MK Awards 2014 winners

Automotive
Nissan's 'answer' for the taxi business
SA December motor trade sales up 2.6% y/y
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