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Weekly top stories
How to spot a distance-learning scam
If you're looking to further your education or career, it's wise to remember that South Africa has more non-accredited colleges than accredited - and this should be a crucial point to consider when choosing a college. Read more >>


Education
Design competition draws to a close
Graduate Asset Programme (GAP), the innovative internship initiative spearheaded by enterprise development specialist, Fetola, has launched a graphic design competition to help boost the brand. All young designers and up and coming students are encouraged to seize the opportunity to get their name and talents out into the public domain. Read more >>

Media Works comments on White Paper for Post School Education and Training
Education in South Africa is a hot topic and, more often than not, the industry comments about various issues are negative. The release of the White Paper for Post School Education and Training has been heralded for the focus on creating employment opportunities and improving learning outcomes. Read more >>

Investment in schools outweighs local disadvantage
Higher Education
Dutch business school endorses top EU scholarship for Africa

Issued by Business School Netherlands

Business School Netherlands is once again preparing for the rush of applications as the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) scholarship gets underway on 1 March 2014 for the February 2015 intake. Read more >>

Wyzetalk launches The Graduate Hub
Wyzetalk has announced the launch of Graduate Hub, a social and business network that connects students in a closed social community, allowing them to discuss their studies, jobs, bursaries, lifestyle and other areas of common interest. Read more >>

Six million reasons to celebrate winning a TSiBA scholarship

Issued by TSiBA Education

Ever wondered what R6 million looks like? The Tertiary School in Business Administration's (TSiBA) 2014 Scholarship & Awards Ceremony is the place to find out. Read more >>

Pinnacle Holdings Group launches Learnership Programme
Skills Training
Toolmaker training a great success story says TASA chairman
The Toolmaking Association of South Africa (TASA) Gauteng convened in Midrand earlier this month for its Annual General Meeting (AGM), at which newly re-elected chairman Vusi Mkhize highlighted the revitalisation of the training capability for toolmakers as possibly the biggest single success story in South Africa's training history over the past decade. Read more >>

Tough questions remain over arms deal jobs
A Department of Trade and Industry audit of arms deal offsets has found the number of jobs created as a result of the multi-billion rand deal could not be verified despite promises that many thousands would arise, adding credence to longstanding scepticism over offsets. Read more >>

Mykonos Offshore Regatta to host RCYC Sailing Academy
Members of the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) Sailing Academy are very proud to take part in the Mykonos Offshore Regatta for the first time this year on the 28 February 2014. Read more >>

Taxi drivers get an image boost
To some, taxi drivers are just a bunch of road hogs who are a menace to other road users and rude to commuters. Read more >>


Government

Last chance for NPOs to stay registered
The Department of Social Development has called on all non-profit organisations (NPOs) that are registered with the department, and haven't submitted their annual reports, to do so by March 31 in order to avoid being deregistered. Read more >>

Drug prevention campaign for thousands in Eldorado Park
The Gauteng Provincial Government is confident that its integrated approach to social crime prevention is delivering positive results. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

Business Developer - Open Academic Programmes - Cape Town
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) seeks a suitably qualified business developer: open academic programmes. Read more >>

Business Developer - Executive Education - Part-Time - Cape Town
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) seeks a suitably qualified business developer: executive education on a part-time basis. Read more >>

Chief Director - Facilities Management - Western Cape
The Department of Facilities Management of Stellenbosch University invites suitable candidates to apply for the senior position of chief director: Facilities Management. Read more >>

Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs Coordinator - Western Cape
The Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC) at Stellenbosch University seeks the employment of a quality assurance/regulatory affairs coordinator to assist with the oversight of clinical research. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Growing Pains Business Coaching
Growing Pains - 28 Feb 2014 Johannesburg

Carbon Footprint Analyst
Terra Firma Academy - 3 Mar 2014 to 21 Nov 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town

Tendering
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 11 Mar 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Customer Service Excellence
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 18 Mar 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Professional Telephonist Receptionist Skills
Front Foot - 28 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

CPP Master Certification
IQ Business - 31 Mar 2014 to 4 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

World Class de Bono Thinking Skills Training
Business Results Group - 6 May 2014 to 8 May 2014 Johannesburg


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Electrical Transformers Testing and Maintenance
Witbank Institute of Technology - 25 Feb 2014 to 27 Feb 2014 Johannesburg

Qualitative Research Methods Course
Centre for Statistical Analysis and Research-CESAR - 26 Feb 2014 to 28 Feb 2014 Johannesburg

Submitting winning tenders
CBM Training - 26 Feb 2014 to 23 Jun 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town

Master the art of negotiation
CBM Training - 26 Feb 2014 to 28 May 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town

Elections Reporting
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 26 Feb 2014 to 27 Feb 2014 Durban


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Why all social media isn't for everyone - Thandi Guilherme
    Creative Circle results for January 2014

    Retail
      Food Routes platform launched for avid foodie travellers
      Dispelling franchising myths - Jan de Beer
      Clover opens expanded production, distribution facility

      Government
        Winds of change for community media
        Voters urged to register before roll closes
        Gauteng seeks policies to address energy security

        Mining
          Premier Modise condemns torching of mineworker
          Clear Asset to auction mining equipment
          Zambia's mining industry in spotlight at CBM-TEC

          CSI
            Cycling from Sun City to Cape Town for charity
            Five Roses Tea accepts Shoprite's RAKNomination

            Finance
              SA professionals expect rand to weaken further
              Distell Group's earnings up 21% to 503c
              Sun International's earnings down 20% to 325c

              Agriculture
                Agri Minister throws the net to probe fishing quotas complaints
                RCL Foods's earnings fall from 17,3c to 4.7c
                Music video aims to improve agriculture

                Building
                  Construction industry needs government's support
                  Construction starts on new road at Baywest
                  A future of 'smart cities' in Africa

                  GreenBiz
                    Enter the Better Living competition
                    Scatec Solar extends footprint in Africa
                    N Cape to shine as SA's renewable energy hub

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Over R1bn approved by Small Business Agency
                      [BizCareers] Asking the right questions - Juliette Attwell

                      Legal
                        Namibian Competition Commission prohibits merger in road surfacing market - Leana Engelbrecht
                        POPI - can you afford not to comply? - Johan Botes, Lauren Salt and Tracy Robbins
                        Waste management licence terms amended

                        Manufacturing
                          Kilowatt AV and Sight and Sound join forces
                          PPC looks to seal big Africa deals - Nick Hedley

                          Property
                            Shoprite signs 10-year lease at Gosforth Park
                            Trafalgar Property offers Rentshield benefits to clients
                            Hyprop's interim distribution up 9.5%

                            Tourism
                              Protea Hotel Kampala offers free Wi-Fi on shuttles
                              Rise of the smaller airlines - Rob Baker
                              Indaba to remain Africa's premier travel trade show

                              ICT
                                CIOs: The centre of value creation
                                ICT can reduce SA's energy consumption
                                The future of storage - Bruce Busansky

                                Logistics
                                  SAA continues to cut losses‚ but further bail-out 'crucial' - Linda Ensor
                                  SAA's new plan will not put an end to the farce - Leon Louw
                                  Midnight trains laid on for Gauteng revellers

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    John Newman announced as headline act for Sowing the Seeds 2014
                                    Some of the world's finest at the Celebration of Bubbles Festival
                                    Interview with UB40 - Ruth Cooper

                                    Automotive
                                      Self-driving car concept will transform working on the move
                                      MBSA's' confidence in SA survives as revenue rises 28% - David Furlonger
                                      Porsche scoops SA Car of the Year title - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
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