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Unique, edible invitation to African dinosaur exhibit
Drawing inspiration from South Africa's iconic Zoo Biscuits, Cape Town's Natural History Museum created a unique, edible invitation to its African dinosaur exhibit to... Read more >>


Education
NECT practice what they teach
What appears at first glance to resemble a Codesa-like process to raise education standards significantly across the board has achieved comprehensive buy-in and seems to be gathering steam. Read more >>

E-learning
AMI launches free online courses in Africa
The African Management Initiative (AMI) has launched the first in a series of free online courses developed with top business schools, aimed at reaching 1 million African managers and entrepreneurs in the next decade. Read more >>

[African EduWeek] Bringing technology into our classrooms
"This event is all about the teachers and how we can empower them to go back to their classrooms with new ideas, insight and confidence to face the daily challenges at school, whether it is about teaching skills or using e-learning tools and educational technology" - Tanya Jackman Read more >>

GetSmarter searches for the Madiba changemakers
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela Read more >>

Higher Education
Sparrow FET College launches MERSETA accredited qualification
Sparrow FET College based in Sophiatown, South of Johannesburg recently launched a new MERSETA accredited qualification. Read more >>

Primary & Secondary Education
Not in front of the kids
Food companies and restaurants will no longer be able to advertise unhealthy food to children if proposed legislation is passed. Read more >>

Grade 6 learners to apply for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship
Applications for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship are now open. Read more >>

Tsogo Sun uses chess to teach disadvantaged learners
The Tsogo Sun Moves for Life Chess Programme uses chess to teach science, maths and life skills to kids - catalysing positive change which impacts thousands of disadvantaged foundation grade learners' lives with these crucial subjects. Read more >>

Skills Training
Eastern Cape college aims high with international skills partnership
Eastcape Midlands College has partnered with an international programme to improve its certification rate and increase the employability of its students. Read more >>

Lessons from successful entrepreneurs
It's a rare entrepreneur who sets out to build a business based on billing more efficiently than the competition - but for Brian Timperley and Louis Jardim of Turrito Networks, streamlined billing turned out to be one of the unexpected factors behind their success. Read more >>

How do we teach tomorrow's leaders to define their purpose?

Ajen Sit

You can't achieve anything without a clear sense of purpose: a personal commitment to giving your best and building community. Read more >>

Why group coaching has a key role to play

Sue Welman

Business coaching, as a profession, has historically been singularly focused on individuals. At its core, coaching seeks to shift individual behaviours and patterns, so it naturally follows that this can best be achieved in a one-on-one environment. Read more >>

Scarce nursing skills prompts SA to recruit from India
The Life Health Group has recruited 58 specialist nurses from India to serve two-year contracts at its facilities across the country. Read more >>


Government

Education needs R137m to fill 502 posts in EC
The provincial Education Department says it needs R137-million to fill 502 teacher vacancies for subjects such as maths, accounting, agriculture and physical science for for schools where Afrikaans is still the medium of instruction. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

Director - Facilities Services - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced director: facilities services (Ref. FAS/244/0714). Applications close: 8 August 2014 Read more >>




New events to diarise

Traiding for beginners
Bear Run - 26 Jul 2014 to 28 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Computer graphic design course
Visual Skills School - 28 Jul 2014 to 9 Oct 2014 Pretoria

Invitation to office administration
Budget Conference - 28 Jul 2014 to 2 Aug 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town

Photography in practise
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 7 Aug 2014 to 17 Sep 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

Photography course
Visual Skills School - 15 Sep 2014 to 22 Nov 2014 Pretoria

Open day VSS Creative College
VSS Creative College - 20 Sep 2014 Pretoria


Upcoming events

The magic of feature writing
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 22 Jul 2014 to 23 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Customer Experience Management
University of Pretoria & Consulta - 22 Jul 2014 to 25 Jul 2014 Pretoria

Cisco-certified networking associate Ver 5.0
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 22 Jul 2014 to 26 May 2015 Pretoria

The plain language programme
Writers Write - 22 Jul 2014 to 19 Nov 2014 Sandton

CTEX Career and Training Expo
CTEX - 23 Jul 2014 to 24 Jul 2014 Cape Town

Advanced sub-editing
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 23 Jul 2014 to 25 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Monitoring and Evaluation
Centre for Statistical Analysis and Research-CESAR - 23 Jul 2014 to 25 Jul 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Augmented reality could rejuvenate print - Diane Charton
    It's all about ME!!! - Charles Maynard
    A note on curiosity - Jessica Gregory

    Medical
      CHILD study shows rise in obesity, blood pressure at NW primary schools
      What that comfort food can do to your waistline
      NAPM calls for elimination of VAT on life saving medicines

      Retail
        No sustainable recovery in retail yet - John Loos
        Businesses have to adapt to survive constantly changing retail landscape - Stuart HIll
        Woolworths to target growing market share - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Operation Phakisa to move SA forward
          Plan to scrap VAT concessions for farmers - Amanda Visser
          'Ghost' buildings cost government R60m
          Nelson Mandela Foundation thanks the world

          Mining
            Key mining houses look online to sell assets
            Mineral Resources, Science Depts in talks over shale gas licences
            Ngezi Platinum Mine collapses, production slashed - Lloyd Gumbo

            CSI
              Vodacom extends footprint with food security project
              Unitrans VW sponsors SANParks in fight against rhino poaching
              MH17 crash impacts World Aids Conference, HOPE expresses concern

              Finance
                Reserve Bank hikes repo rate
                SA to benefit from economic pact with EU
                Budget deficit to narrow to 2.8% by 2017

                Agriculture
                  Engen Botswana launches campaign for growth and development
                  Agri BIZNIZ Summit to address agricultural needs
                  [Fin4Ag] Digital financial services for agriculture

                  Building
                    Master plan to redesign housing
                    Construction industry invited to Soweto BuildExpo
                    Langa Junction shopping centre to open in March 2015

                    GreenBiz
                      Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors - Charlotte Mathews
                      Tshwane reveals details to reduce carbon footprint
                      SA needs to engage on energy future

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Young entrepreneurs invited to pitch start-up ideas

                        Legal
                          Taxpayer must prove that a transaction is exempt - Graeme Palmer
                          Consider psychological solutions for traffic offences - Kaelin Govinden
                          Terminability of contracts of unspecified duration - Kaelin Govinden

                          Manufacturing
                            SolarWorld powers Handball in SA
                            Tongaat's output not affected by unprotected strike - Nick Hedley
                            Ford, Toyota halt production in wake of Numsa strike - Natasha Marrian

                            Property
                              Court confirms auction of Kyalami
                              Fast broadband connectivity becomes essential to suburb selection
                              The reality of property - Myles Wakefield

                              Tourism
                                Use Avios to book your accommodation
                                Mauritius remains a key focus for SA leisure travellers - Andrew Stark
                                Accommodation sector's income up 7.6%

                                ICT
                                  Global Top of Mind Survey results released
                                  Get better ROI on firewall investments
                                  Multi-layer security vital against social media risks - Anton Jacobsz

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Gordon Ramsay-trained chef launches at the 7th Floor
                                    Trevor Noah in seven-city SA tour
                                    The Beauty of Incomplete Things will break your heart - Sean Williams

                                    Automotive
                                      Ford announces aggressive expansion plans for MEA
                                      Opel invests €210m in testing, engineering facilities
                                      Dangerous gamble for SA motor industry - David Furlonger
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