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Meet PLOXXI the cardboard computer
PLOXXI, a cardboard computer, powered by Android and built for less than R1000, provides affordable access to powerful computing and can be decorated by its users - paving the way for co-creation of technology, and not only its consumption. Read more >>


Education
Cutting education costs without compromising quality
As the extreme cost of higher education has once again made headlines around the country, a leading higher education provider says that it's possible for institutions to make changes that will spare the pockets of students and parents without compromising on quality. Read more >>




Financing your studies
As inflation continues to accelerate and consumer spending remains under pressure, South Africans are feeling the pinch, but that doesn't mean that dreams of studying further should disappear like our disposable income. Research shows that those who learn more, earn more - and in our current financial climate distance education continues to make financial sense. Read more >>

E-learning
UNITAR launches 2014 online courses on Finance, Trade, and Intellectual Property
As the demand from sub-Saharan African countries for online training steadily grows, the number of online courses is said to have increased by 390% over the past five years. Read more >>

Higher Education
Alcohol, tobacco, smartphones, top of pops for students

Evan Pickworth

Food companies may not like the news, but a new survey by youth marketing research company Student Village has found that students view their smartphones as more important than laptops, TV or food. Read more >>

The new MBA - empowering business leaders for change and challenge
We live in a time of extraordinarily rapid change, with world markets influx and South Africa facing its own complex socio-economic issues. Faced with the melting pot of technological advancement, climate change, resource scarcity, population growth, slow recovery in traditional markets and burgeoning new markets, business leaders need to rise to the challenges of a complex environment. How do they gear to deal with these challenges and does the much-touted MBA qualification equip executives to deal with such a rapidly evolving world? Read more >>

SA faces uphill battle to retain doctors, nurses
Remuneration in foreign countries, that the government cannot match, is frustrating efforts to retain doctors and nurses in SA, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said. Read more >>

Primary & Secondary Education
New science, maths quiz for schools offers US trip prize
A new science and maths quiz, Genius, has been launched by Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305) and Melrose Cheese to encourage South African children to learn more about these fascinating and important educational subjects. Read more >>


Government

SAA considers pilot programme to develop future pilots
National carrier South African Airways (SAA) is investigating the possibility of using the in-flight relief pilot programme as a meaningful way of developing future pilots. Read more >>

Plan to boost SA's skills base
The launch of the National Integrated Human Resource Development Plan is an important step forward in driving and increasing the human resource and skills development base of the country, says Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande. Read more >>

ANC bigwigs clash over varsity fees

Prega Govender

Blade Nzimande and Cyril Ramaphosa are going head to head on university fees. Read more >>

New scholarship fund to start in March
The Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund (SMSF) with initial capital of R10m will be launched on 14 March, says President Jacob Zuma. Read more >>

Solutions for youth unemployment needed says Presidency
The Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Collins Chabane, says finding solutions to youth unemployment are important to South Africa. Read more >>

School for visually impaired receives specialised computer lab

Siphiwe Nyathi

Teaching and learning at Bosele School for the Blind and Deaf in Mosterlus, outside Groblersdal, will become more exciting with the donation of a specialised computer laboratory. Read more >>

More must be done for black participation in the economy
Overview of Gordhan's budget

More Government news


Jobs offered

Chief Director - Sport - Stellenbosch
The Maties Sport Division of Stellenbosch University invites candidates to apply for the senior position of chief director: sport to facilitate the accomplishment of its sport strategy goals. Read more >>

Lecturer - Chemical Engineering - Western Cape
The Department of Process Engineering at Stellenbosch University invites applications for the position of lecturer: chemical engineering to teach undergraduates and conduct research. Read more >>

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer - Development Finance - Western Cape
The Graduate School of Business (Bellville Park Campus) of Stellenbosch University invites applications for the position of associate professor/senior lecturer: development finance. Read more >>

Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer - Structural Engineering - Western Cape
The Department of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University invites applications for the position of professor/associate professor/senior lecturer - structural engineering. Read more >>

Lecturer - Geotechnical Engineering - Western Cape
The Department of Civil Engineering of Stellenbosch University invites applications for the position of professor/associate professor/senior lecturer: geotechnical engineering. Read more >>

Technical Officer - Western Cape
The Department of Process Engineering of Stellenbosch University invites applications for the position of a technical officer to develop and validate analytical methods in support of under and postgraduate students. Read more >>

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - Thermodynamics/Thermo-Fluids - Western Cape
The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering of Stellenbosch University invites applications for a senior lecturer/lecturer: thermodynamics/thermo-fluids to teach and develop under and postgraduate modules. Read more >>

Fitness Manager - Stellenbosch
The Stellenbosch University Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI) invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of fitness manager to develop, establish and implement standard operating procedures. Read more >>




New events to diarise

A Comprehensive Course On Monitoring & Evaluation
Centre for Statistical Analysis and Research-CESAR - 26 Mar 2014 to 28 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence Skills Course
Regenesys Business School - 26 Mar 2014 to 27 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Digital Marketing Skills Course
Regenesys Business School - 27 Mar 2014 to 28 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Intro to Computable General Equilibrium (CGE)
CE@UP - 31 Mar 2014 to 4 Apr 2014 Pretoria

Emotional Intelligence
Afripod Communications - 20 May 2014 Cape Town

Principles of Leadership
Afripod Communications - 21 May 2014 to 22 May 2014 Cape Town

Short Course in Introduction to Basic Bookkeeping
CE@UP - 2 Aug 2014 to 27 Sep 2014 Pretoria


Upcoming events

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 >>


Personal Writing Coach Course
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 4 Mar 2014 to 29 Apr 2014 Countrywide

Grammar Skills for Beginners
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 4 Mar 2014 to 29 Apr 2014 Countrywide

Web Writing and SEO
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 4 Mar 2014 to 29 Apr 2014 Countrywide

Die tydskrifjoernalistieke kursus
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 4 Mar 2014 to 29 Apr 2014 Countrywide

Break through your writing barriers
SA Writers' College - 4 Mar 2014 to 29 Apr 2014 Countrywide

Write Better Newsletters
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 5 Mar 2014 to 30 Apr 2014 Countrywide


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    A media guide to the Oscar Pistorius trial - Shamin Chibba
    Oscar trial - Media circus or fair reportage? - Marion Scher
    Sleazeball marketing... or not? - Janine Lazarus
    Attack the Goliath, be the David of PR agencies - Zimaseka Njomi

    Medical
      New research on HIV-neutralising antibodies
      Simple solutions to managing health information

      Retail
        Budget favours SMES, wine industry
        The Clothing Bank expands to Midrand
        Massmart 2013 sales rise 9.8%; all divisions perform - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          ICT policy must include all South Africans

          Mining
            CSMI appoints new director
            WearCheck opens laboratory in Ghana

            CSI
              Kumba gives bursaries to Postmasburg learners
              Soweto school receives library from SARU
              FirstRand's CSI That Works addresses gender-based violence

              Finance
                SA takes second place on African Transformation Index
                Old Mutual sees strong customer growth - Gillian Jones

                Agriculture
                  Agriculture central to fighting poverty, unemployment
                  ASUF conference aims to unite agriculture
                  Astral Foods achieves big jump off low base - Nick Hedley

                  Building
                    GBCSA certifies 50th Green Star building
                    Basil Read's two projects worth more than R400m - Mark Allix
                    Woodglaze Trading fined R1.4m by NHBRC

                    GreenBiz
                      Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade
                      Measures to improve energy efficiency

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Unpaid dogsbody - it's never OK! - Juliette Attwell
                        Tips for self-promotion at the workplace
                        Maximising social media channels for talent management - Yolandi Nortje

                        Legal
                          Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr voted best in Africa
                          China's new trademark laws a boon for SA companies - Donvay Wegierski
                          Adams & Adams named best IP law firm

                          Manufacturing
                            BAT manages 4% increase in revenue - Marc Hasenfuss
                            Fund boosts plan to grow industrialists
                            Manufacturing activity rebound lifts GDP - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

                            Property
                              Assest do not necessarily assist in obtaining a bond award
                              Joburg blue-chip companies relocating

                              Tourism
                                Wine, dine and recline with Food Routes
                                Explorer Club launches affordable African adventures
                                "Heavyweight" brands sign for inaugural WTM Africa

                                ICT
                                  MTN and Ericsson to trial new Radio Dot System
                                  Lower interconnect fees benefit consumers
                                  Telkom says MTN, Vodacom working against SA's interests - Carol Paton

                                  Logistics
                                    Concern grows over rising piracy off West Africa
                                    Grindrod makes progress with its logistics supply chains - Mark Allix

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Dreamshade to tour SA
                                      Hitting the right note - Eugene Yiga
                                      Get into the Groove with Glenfiddich

                                      Automotive
                                        SA's vehicle sales down 3.1% y/y
                                        BP showcases latest generation diesel fuel
                                        Technology trumps performance for many car buyers
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