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Revolutionary approach to accounting benefits learners
Approximately three thousand Western Cape learners are benefitting from Colour Accounting, a revolutionary new approach to teaching the subject, thanks to a donation by Accounting Comes Alive and the Moshal Scholarship Program. Read more >>


Education
Entrepreneurship: Re-imagining a new campus habitus

Mark Hay, Ahmed Shaikh, Osman Seedat, Dhiru Soni

Numerous academic and press articles, coupled with the decline of long-established industries, the global financial crisis, and high rates of unemployment worldwide have combined to play a significant role in an attitudinal change towards a phenomenon that has existed and that has been central to our existence, our psyche, our wealth accumulation, and indeed, our collective survival since time immemorial. The phenomenon is called entrepreneurship. Read more >>

Iziko hosts Youth Day programme for students
Iziko Museums of South Africa will welcome local learners to participate in a youth programme at the Iziko South African Museum. Read more >>

SYSPRO honoured at Education Excellence Awards
SYSPRO, a provider of business software solutions, has been recognised for its efforts aimed at skills development when it was recently named runner-up in the Corporate Educator of the Year category at SAPICS's 2014 SCM Education Excellence Awards. Read more >>

Biz' got talent!

Issued by Bizcommunity.com

It's no secret that Bizcommunity's portfolio of industry news sites is fertile ground for career-oriented individuals and business leaders. Unpacking our 2014 recruiter stats explains what this really means to our readers, advertisers and communities as a whole. Read more >>

Higher Education
UCT PhD graduates increase by almost 50% year-on-year
A total of 110 PhD students graduated from the University of Cape Town this week - an increase of almost 50% compared to a total of 75 last year. Read more >>

Tertiary technology tips

Chris Moseley

Choosing the right technology to suit your educational needs is one of the most important decisions you'll have to make before setting foot on campus, and I'm sorry to say, but your dad's hand-me-down - the one without a webcam that's slower than peak-hour traffic - is just not going to cut it. Read more >>

Mo Flava says bursaries are up for grabs, again
Following the success of the previous bursary giveaway that took place earlier this year, Yfm and e.tv Club 808's Mo Flava has announced that another four bursaries are up for grabs. Read more >>

Mxit pushes education loans
Eduloan selected Mxit as its mobile media partner of choice during registration period, to target multitudes of students and parents with its educational finance offerings. Read more >>

Primary & Secondary Education
New free learning app for pre-school children
Child development experts at the Nestlé Research Centre in Switzerland have introduced an innovative digital learning app called Stimulearn, which incorporates learning tools for pre-school children intended to stimulate them through interactive games. Read more >>

Skills Training
MasterCard invests in business startups, sponsors 520 learners
MasterCard's generous R1m donation is equipping 520 South African learners from 14 schools in seven provinces with the knowledge and skills to start up a business. Read more >>

Research is the key to 10 years' success at Ulovane
In the 10 years since its inception in 2005, Ulovane Environmental Training has grown to become one of South Africa's environmental training academies, whose mission is to increase the ethics of professionalism, excellence and conservation-minded guides who ensure guests receive a life-changing guided experience. Read more >>

Call for opera and musical theatre participants
The Africa Voices Trust is looking for potential participants in opera and musical theatre who come highly recommended by music industry professionals. Read more >>

Career Day for Tshwane youth on 14 June
The Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) Tshwane youth has scheduled a Career Day on Saturday 14 June 2014, at 9 Matseke Street, Atteridgeville from 9am to 3pm. Read more >>


Government

Denying education is child abuse

Lebohang Mhlongo

The Government Communication and Information System's (GCIS) Gauteng regional office visited the communities of Hekpoort and Smoke Down in Mogale City to provide them with information that may help curb child abuse in the areas. Read more >>


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New events to diarise

Microsoft PowerPoint short course
Intellectual Training - 20 Jun 2014 to 17 Jul 2014 Boksburg,Sandton,Cape Town,Durban,Pretoria

Project management
Durban Business College - 23 Jun 2014 to 27 Jun 2014 Durban, Overport

Basic bookkeeping
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 25 Jun 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Microsoft Project short course
Intellectual Training - 3 Jul 2014 to 29 Jul 2014 Cape Town,Durban,Sandton,Pretoria

Microsoft Outlook short course
Intellectual Training - 4 Jul 2014 to 8 Aug 2014 Sandton,Cape Town,Durban,Pretoria

Character development in Illustration
23 Jul 2014 to 1 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Innovative illustration techniques
24 Jul 2014 to 2 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Workshop on ROI on consulting services
GIBS - 15 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Corporate secretary and assistant masterclass
Provision Research and Events - 1 Oct 2014 to 2 Oct 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Proofing and sub-editing basics
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 17 Jun 2014 to 19 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Dale Carnegie - Sales Success
Dale Carnegie Training - 17 Jun 2014 to 19 Jun 2014 Bloemfontein

Graphic design intro short course
Intellectual Training - 17 Jun 2014 to 29 Jul 2014 Sandton,Boksburg,Cape Town,Durban,Pretoria

Managing accounts payable
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 18 Jun 2014 to 19 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Commercial contract drafting
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 18 Jun 2014 to 19 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Power Presence- One Day Workshop
Dynamic Voice Company - 18 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

RAM workshop
Palace Consulting Engineers - 18 Jun 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    The importance of lead generation - Louise Robinson
    Joshua Behrens awarded bursary to The DAVE School in US
    Why advertising agencies lose clients - Chris Moerdyk

    Medical
      SA's high stress increases heartburn, acid reflux
      Philips launches live 3D image guidance tool for tumours

      Retail
        Retail 'therapy' not a good idea for debt-strapped consumers
        Three strategies for successful businesses - Jan de Beer
        Mall developments show no sign of a slowdown - Alistair Anderson

        Government
          Gauteng keeps selling booze on Sundays
          Zuma has to spell out government priorities - in detail
          Satawu to march on SA's civil aviation authority

          Mining
            Deal with striking platinum miners reached 'in principle'
            Miners arrested for gold theft

            CSI
              CSI as a brand, brand building in development - Danette Breitenbach

              Finance
                Rockcastle seeks main board listing on JSE - Alistair Anderson
                Telkom's earnings up 35.1% to 388 cents - Samuel Mungadze
                Standard Bank accused of reckless lending - Franny Rabkin

                Agriculture
                  Eliminating poverty through agriculture
                  New protocol to help curb forced labour
                  Low economic growth has a negative impact on food sector

                  Building
                    Cape Town to host 21st Africa Oil Week
                    SAIA and Interbuild Africa partners to award bursaries
                    Sustainability the theme of MBSA 2014 Congress

                    GreenBiz
                      R2m waste project to benefit NW youth
                      Greenpop ready for third Trees for Zambia initiative

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Portfolio a valuable tool to boost personal brand
                        Unique leaders are born, exceptional leaders are made - Mark Orpen
                        Executive search sector not affected by recession rumours

                        Legal
                          ENSafrica consolidates position in Mauritius
                          Implications of increased tax-free threshold - Gavin Stansfield and Abdul Allie
                          Bribery and corruption perceptions higher - Evan Pickworth

                          Manufacturing
                            Drop in Evraz Highveld's share price hurts RMB - Mark Allix
                            Manufacturing confidence remains subdued - Claire Bisseker

                            Property
                              Luxe estate living - the new thing in SA
                              E&V Potchefstroom builds first green home in the area: Part 1
                              Sandton offices standing empty - Joan Muller

                              Tourism
                                Indian industrialist acquires interest in SA wine industry
                                Take a virtual journey to Reunion Island
                                ACSA launches airport app

                                ICT
                                  World Cup travel tips, IT security in Brazil
                                  Delivering corporate value with data - Nick Wonfor
                                  Technology is levelling the playing fields

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    New surfski championships in Durban
                                    John Legend to tour SA
                                    A taste of Brazil at the Shimmy Beach Club

                                    Automotive
                                      Jaguar claws its way to the top - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                      KTM Motorcycles recalls two models
                                      Uber to take Capetonians for a cheaper ride
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