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First bursaries awarded by Regenesys and Microsoft 4Afrika
Regenesys and the Microsoft 4Afrika Youth Programme have announced the launch of 1,000 bursaries to be awarded to young African candidates as a part of the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative. Read more >>


Education
Libraries to open doors and promote human rights
Collect-a-Can, metal can and packaging recovery company, will partner with libraries, communities and corporates in South Africa to host educational events across the country during South African Library Week from 17-22 March 2014. Read more >>

Advice for all at Student Expos
E-learning
Call to write and share a bookly
To promote literacy in South Africa, Native VML's Mxit e-reader app, bookly, is now expanding into a writing platform. bookly is a sophisticated e-reader app for Mxit that delivers smartphone functionality to even the most basic feature phone. Read more >>

Higher Education
AFDA Durban Campus ups its game
The AFDA Durban Campus has recently spent more than R1.2 million to add to its technical equipment and campus facilities. This is an investment in the quality of its educational programme and students' creative output. Read more >>

The Student Expo, Africa's largest gathering of students and parents

Issued by Student Expo

Following an exhilarating 2013, the Student Expo is the only exhibition aimed at students, school-leavers as well as graduates and even parents, offering potential students and decision-makers a 360-degree view of student life. Read more >>

Raise Your Hand campaign for education
Raise Your Hand is an ongoing initiative designed to inform, motivate and encourage the public to get involved in improving our country's outlook, one future leader at a time. Read more >>

Damelin Bloemfontein changes a resident's life with a R75,000 bursary

Issued by Damelin

Damelin Bloemfontein took over the airwaves on Friday, 28 February, when they announced the lucky winner of their R75,000 bursary, live on Motheo FM. Read more >>

Stellenbosch students to present research
Skills Training
Towers Watson research study on effective communication and ROI

John French

Companies with highly effective internal communication strategies are 3.5 times more likely to outperform their peers significantly, according to a new Change & Communication study by Towers Watson. Read more >>

MuziNdoda Travel to establish learnership programme
MuziNdoda Travel provides travel solutions to its leisure and corporate clients and recognises that the constantly changing travel and tourism industry is both a challenge and an opportunity. Read more >>


Government

Scifest Africa goes to Grahamstown
Cabinet has welcomed the Department of Science and Technology's continued support for the National Science Festival, known as Scifest Africa. Read more >>

NCOP approves Public Administration Bill
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has approved the Public Administration Management Bill, which seeks to stop public servants from doing business with the State. Read more >>


More Government news


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New events to diarise

Bright Start Community Outreach Programme
Bright Start - 15 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Introduction to Enterprise Architecture Concepts
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 5 May 2014 to 30 Nov 2014 Pretoria

Introduction to Database Design:Online Course
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 5 May 2014 to 30 Nov 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 >>

Learning the Art of Community Building
Symphonia for South Africa - 11 Mar 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg

Student satisfaction/peer review
Intelligent Africa - 11 Mar 2014 to 14 Mar 2014 Kempton Park

Learning the Art of Community Building
Symphonia for South Africa - 11 Mar 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg

Tendering
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 11 Mar 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Advanced sub-editing
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 12 Mar 2014 to 14 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

The Global Leadership Summit
Symphonia - 12 Mar 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Celebrating World Design Capital Cape Town 2014
    The future of marketing metrics: Customer equity - Lisa Basson
    SABC launches TV licence campaign
    Four trends to shape the marketing and communications landscape in 2014 - Diane Charton

    Medical
      Self-healing through relaxation - Claudia Klein

      Retail
        Card swipes exceed cash, app uptake grows at FNB
        Local car manufacturers plan for possible strikes - David Furlonger
        Massmart expects better times ahead - Stafford Thomas

        Government
          Govt to address prisoner abuse claims with Moz authorities
          Gender bill approved by National Assembly - Linda Ensor

          Mining
            Conflicting rights to exploit natural resources - Jackwell Feris
            South Africa's demand for coal remains high

            CSI
              MySchool donates computers to West Ridge High
              Collect-a-Can supports National Library Week

              Finance
                New iTrade Fantasy League launched
                Investment in Africa a must to succeed
                Agreement aims to assist consumers

                Agriculture
                  New initiative enables Somali farmers to produce food assistance
                  FAO, EU help Zimbabwe's farmers expand productivity
                  Boeing, SAA and RSB partner to expand biofuel production

                  Building
                    Grain silos converted into art museum
                    Abbeycon local winner of Gypsum Trophy competition

                    GreenBiz
                      Solar installation will light up Intaka Island
                      Generation Earth partners with Climate Reality Project
                      Increase in solar energy will contribute to green environment

                      HR & Recruitment
                        The value of vulnerability - Rowan Belchers
                        Employees move on, so plan ahead - Abram Molelemane
                        [BizCareers] What am I doing wrong? - Juliette Attwell
                        Generation gap poses challenges at workplace

                        Legal
                          SASLAW announces the launch of non-profit company
                          Immigration regulations will impede economic growth
                          Power of attorney in South Africa - the shortfalls - Lize de la Harpe

                          Property
                            South African properties lift Growthpoint - Alistair Anderson
                            Protection skewed when it comes to property
                            Know the extra costs involved in buying a home

                            Tourism
                              SA Tourism takes delegation to ABAV
                              The Joburg Travel Festival set for April
                              Responsible tourism magazine launched

                              ICT
                                A new approach to IT infrastructure - Paul Hick
                                Three layers of security: crucial for business
                                Financial services move to the cloud

                                Logistics
                                  DHL harnesses children's minds for The Cape Town Carnival 2014
                                  Tracking technology gives media new angles for the Argus Cycle Tour

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Murder she wrote - Eugene Yiga
                                    SAFTAs nominees announced
                                    It's a wild life for Ross Jack - Ruth Cooper

                                    Automotive
                                      Business Connect by Europcar - moving the SME way
                                      Geely buys electric vehicle manufacturer
                                      Tips to maintain vehicles
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