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Education: A human right to be fulfilled in South Africa
[Jackie Carroll] With Human Rights Day having just passed, it is a natural time to reflect on the state of human rights in South Africa. The right to education is a fundamental human right. Read more >>


Education
Registration for International Maths Olympiad at an all-time record
From 3-13 July 2014 young mathematicians from across the globe will compete in the 55th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) at the University of Cape Town (UCT). A total of 105 countries have already registered for this annual competition, breaking the record of 104 competing countries set in Germany in 2009. Read more >>

E-learning
2010 Fifa World Cup Legacy Project to launch in Free State
The Minister of Communications, Yunus Carrim and Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, Telkom, Intel will launch the 2010 Fifa World Cup Legacy Project on the schools e-connectivity in Botshabelo, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Free State on the 26 March 2014. Read more >>

Higher Education
Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair
If you are considering a career in agriculture, horticulture, post-harvest technologies or the food industry, but still not sure about all your options, or want to know more about the bursaries or internships offered by various companies and organisations in the fresh produce sector, then the third Agri-Food Career and Bursary Fair at the campus of Stellenbosch University (SU) on 27 March 2014, is the place to go. Read more >>

Millions to benefit from collaboration between universities
The lives of millions of people across the world can potentially be improved through two new international networks formed between universities in the global north and south. Read more >>

Primary & Secondary Education
African skills wooed back from London
Over six hundred professional Africans attended the Homecoming Revolution Africa London Expo held at Olympia recently to find out about opportunities back home. Read more >>

Skills Training
Wipro empowers rural KZN school
Wipro has launched a Computer Learning Incubator and a library at the Gobandlovu Primary School, Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is among those that lack both a library and basic computer equipment with internet access. Read more >>


Jobs offered

Attorney - Cape Town
The Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University currently seeks an Attorney to assume responsibility as Head of the Family Law Division in their Legal Aid Clinic. Read more >>

Junior Advisor - Stellenbosch
An exciting opportunity exists for a junior adviser with a Master's degree at the Centre for Teaching and Learning at Stellenbosch University. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Introduction to the ACT formula
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 10 Apr 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Call centre workshop
Sensory Intelligence Consulting - 14 May 2014 to 11 Jun 2014 Durban,Cape Town,Johannesburg


Upcoming events

The Dealmaker™ Programme
The Dealmaker Company - 25 Mar 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Learning the art of community building
Symphonia for SA - Partners for Possibility - 25 Mar 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Language of Success
nFold - 26 Mar 2014 to 10 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

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

Professional Purchasing and Procurement Skills
CBM Training - 27 Mar 2014 to 20 Jun 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town

Executive Summaries
nFold - 27 Mar 2014 to 11 Sep 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Win five free tickets: Watch the editors grill politicians ... and others
    In a special edition of the Daily Maverick's Election Edition of The Gathering, top politicians... Zille, Gigaba, Ramphele; top trade unionists Vavi, Jim, and more - including the ANC's biggest pain, Thuli Madonsela - will be grilled by Daily Maverick and eNCA editors. And YOU can be there... Read more >>

    Embracing social media monitoring - Jaco Pienaar
    SA YouTube views increased in 2013 by over 90%

    Retail
      Risks to consider before launching online - Brendon Williamson
      Hotels show signs of recovery from slump - Alistair Anderson

      Government
        Government claims it 'welcomes' Public Protector's report
        Tougher code of conduct for MPs on cards - Carol Paton
        Call centre a lifeline for women

        Mining
          Gold - What does 2014 have in store?
          Prime mining assets go on auction

          CSI
            New library unveiled in Mitchell's Plain
            Eastgate promotes education with donations
            Santam and UNICEF spotlight children's rights through art

            Finance
              SA banks' satisfaction score declines
              IMF report reveals vulnerability of SA economy
              Independent accounting practices vital to achieving the NDP's SME goals

              Agriculture
                Minister Molewa promotes blue economy
                Sierra Leone: nursing agriculture back to health - Kingsley Ighobor and Ernest Harsch
                New water pipe for Jerome Drive Reservoir

                Building
                  The great pothole problem - Phetane Rapetswane
                  N West looks to fast track funds to fix flood damage
                  African tycoon draws Nigeria, France into 'cement war' in Senegal

                  GreenBiz
                    Buffett Foundation supports rhino poaching combat
                    Honour the earth during Earth Hour
                    SA, Vietnam clamp down on wildlife poaching

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] Career U-turn - Juliette Attwell
                      The birth of Invincible People - Alyn Adams
                      Companies prefer experienced leaders

                      Legal
                        Social media can destroy trust relationship
                        Revised B-BBEE Codes transitional period extended
                        Is this one way Oscar Pistorius will get off? - Sid Peimer

                        Manufacturing
                          Manufacturing confidence up 5 points says BER
                          Beverages business keeps Bowler Metcalf's earnings under pressure - Nick Hedley
                          Brazil Trade Mission to Africa 2014

                          Property
                            German property group planning to list on JSE - Joan Muller
                            Ask the right questions when buying a home
                            Professionals grab bulk of new property investment class

                            Tourism
                              The Park Inn Sandton wins Gold Circle Award
                              SA Rugby Travel secures World Cup tickets
                              Youth travel growth in Cape Town

                              ICT
                                YouTube on crash course in SA
                                The personal cloud - taking digital storage to new heights - Anamika Budree
                                Business expectations of IT higher than ever before - Warren Olivier
                                Take the SAM opportunity to optimise data management - Gary Allemann

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Oink oink - I'd love some pork! - Nina Timm
                                  Zabalaza Festival award winners announced
                                  Assitej SA partners the Naledi Awards

                                  Automotive
                                    Motor trade sales up 2.4% y/y in January
                                    Imperial Auto partners with Headway Gauteng
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