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Funded learning opportunities in media for the unemployed
[Issued by e.tv] e.tv, eNCA, YFM and Sasani Studios, in partnership with eAcademy and the MICT SETA, will be hosting learning programmes for unemployed South Africans. Read more >>


Distance Learning
SACAP launches online offering
The ease and convenience of the internet and the power of social connectivity has not only made higher education easily accessible, but a way of overcoming practical problems that can make studying a challenge or simply not an option. Read more >>

E-learning
University of Djibouti unveils Oracle e-campus
Sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education, the University of Djibouti has implemented a software system to help it achieve its ambition to deliver tertiary education to students in... Read more >>

African EduWeek to showcase groundbreaking classroom technology
"If I had had this technology when I was still in school, I would probably have become a heart surgeon." Read more >>

Higher Education
UCT GSB goes on show across Africa
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) will make its way across Africa to host admission information sessions in several African countries over the next few weeks. Read more >>

African contestants gather at Olympiad training camp
Fifty-eight contestants from 12 African countries are gathered at the AIMS for a final training session before having to solve six mathematical problems within nine hours during the IMO at the UCT next week. Read more >>

Social and psychological support for tertiary bursary students
The FNB Fund along with various tertiary bursary beneficiaries have identified that even though many South Africans from poor rural areas successfully complete their schooling careers and receive financial backing for tertiary studies, many might still fall off the tracks and have their success hampered by social and psychological barriers. Read more >>

Africa reclaims its position at the forefront of the world's maths stage
Education Minister Angie Motshekga has announced that the 55th International Mathematical Olympiad - the World Cup of mathematics - will be hosted in Africa for the first time. Read more >>

Young leaders to address local challenges at international summit
Financial services provider PPS has launched a competition that will enable four South African university students to address local challenges at the One Young World Summit 2014 to take place in Dublin, Ireland from 15 to 18 October. Read more >>

Social media for students, professional profile management key
The online space and social media especially has become a valuable and integral part of learning, and an important tool in any job seeker's arsenal. Read more >>

Agriculture to promote careers, to be included in career guidance curriculum
A duel effort needs to be made for agriculture to get a bigger share of graduates and thereby build a progressive industry capable of creating even more jobs. Read more >>

Cumulus Johannesburg Conference

Issued by Greenside Design Center

This year the international community of design educators and other professionals will converge on Johannesburg to present papers, participate in workshops and share their expertise in their respective fields of design. Read more >>

Primary & Secondary Education
2014 McDonald's U/14 Schools League underway
Heralding its fifth successful year, McDonald's South Africa and the South African Schools Football Association (SASFA) are once again contributing to grassroots development of football in schools. Read more >>

Skills Training
FP&M SETA reveals the way forward
The Fibre Processing & Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&M SETA) is currently being repositioned, and at the core of this strategy are efficient and effective skills development processes. Read more >>

GE invests R700m into skills and SME development in SA
It was announced today that GE South Africa will invest R700m in two initiatives, which will enable the development of critical skills and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. Read more >>

Social entrepreneurship and social innovation: Reclaiming sustainable development in SA

Paresh Soni, Ahmed Shaikh & Mohamed Karodia

Throughout the world, small business entrepreneurship is a mantra touted as a panacea for economic development, employment and poverty reduction. To some extent this is true. In South Africa, though, there is something amiss. Read more >>

How BIG is the Chinese opportunity?

Ian Henderson

Recent reports that Mandarin may be taught in some South African schools got tongues wagging about the size and shape of the 'Chinese opportunity' that may arise from this. Read more >>

Eco-circle project to help fight hunger and alleviate poverty

Issued by The Communications Firm

50 Vaal University of Technology entrepreneurship students have launched an eco-circle and soup project, in partnership with the Meals on Wheels Project, to cater for more than 2,000 old-aged persons and vulnerable children in Sebokeng and Sharpeville, south of Gauteng. Read more >>


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All industry news


Medical
    Africa first medical tablet wins 2014 Rolex Awards for Enterprise
    Aspen says management comments taken "out of context"

    Retail
      Can you trust your fridge?
      metail24.com arises from rubybox.co.za success

      Government
        Lindiwe Zulu has big job to create jobs
        New R5 coin introduced to celebrate democracy
        New forensic unit to help eliminate corruption in NW

        Mining
          North West to focus on mining towns
          Minister to assess needs of Marikana families
          Zuma welcomes end of platinum strike

          CSI
            Momentum keeps orphans and those in need warm this winter
            Local celebrities support rhino orphan campaign #Rhinos1st
            Tiger Brands launches Mandela Day 2014 food security initiative

            Finance
              [Money Matters] Taking your money offshore? - Graham Turnbull
              Hewitt wins FPI's Financial Planner of the Year award
              SnapScan useful for convenience purchases

              Agriculture
                African leaders told to Do Agric at AU Summit
                Fisheries research resumes with Ellen Khuzwayo relaunch

                Building
                  Group Five appointed construction of Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital
                  Lesotho Highlands Phase II to be completed in 2023 - Amukelani Chauke
                  Upgraded Cullinan Road officially opened

                  GreenBiz
                    Rhino Project wins Mail & Guardian Greening Award
                    Ford is top of the green 'tree'

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Bettering the happiness bell curve
                      The truth hurts - why you didn't get the job

                      Legal
                        Disclosures on Facebook - Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden
                        Repudiation: A "thing writ in water"? - Liuba Stansfield
                        African companies show increased interest in cross-border deals

                        Manufacturing
                          Hefty duties imposed on imported soda ash - Amanda Visser
                          Pipes VIII Conference announces sponsors, keynote speaker

                          Property
                            First time home buyers remain key driver in current market
                            Cape Town voted one of the top relocation cities

                            Education
                              CloudVarsity - new e-learning platform for FET institutions in SA

                              Tourism
                                Tourism marketing: Power to the picture - Mike Saunders
                                Cape Grace to unveil outdoor swimming pool, conservatory area
                                Marriott sees SA's hospitality growing - Nick Hedley

                                ICT
                                  Gartner says businesses need to build digital competence
                                  Is Amazon's new mobile a game-changer?
                                  Garmin calls for buyers in East Africa

                                  Logistics
                                    Gov reaffirms support for localisation of transport industry
                                    Users embrace Transnet's cargo tracking app - Thabiso Mochiko
                                    Augmented reality in logistics can transform industry

                                    Automotive
                                      Toyota researchers recognised for hybrid innovation
                                      VW Communication Division wins Gold Quill Award
                                      Hyundai wins awards for high quality vehicles
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