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Solving the maths problem - a brain development approach
Much has been said about the state of mathematics in South Africa's schools after being placed last out of 148 countries for the quality of its mathematics and science education. Read more >>


Education
Talks4Success to ignite Capetonians
Following the launch of the Talks4Success hosted by Nedbank at The Alex Theatre in Braamfontein in May 2014, the second instalment is set to invade the Mother City tonight, 29 July at The Fugard Theatre, after rocking Jozi during an evening filled to capacity with young adults who were hungry and eager to claim their true north. Read more >>

Higher Education
Unilever is Best Graduate Employer in the FMCG sector again
Unilever has taken the lead as the Best Graduate Employer in the FMCG sector for the fourth year, in the South African Graduate Employer Association (SAGEA) survey. Read more >>

How to manage your student loan
President Barack Obama only finished paying off his student loan eight years ago. This demonstrates the massive commitment that comes with going into debt to pay for your studies. Read more >>

Primary & Secondary Education
DoE introduces Nike programme into school's curriculum
The Gauteng Department of Education has introduced Nike's Butterflies Physical Activity programme into the Alexandra schools' curriculum. Read more >>

Zuma responds to debate on Presidency's budget
President Jacob Zuma said the gains that await developing countries through the BRICS New Development Bank will far outweigh the cost of establishing the bank. Read more >>

Skills Training
ORBIT FET College undergoes major systems upgrade
ORBIT Fet College is the first establishment of its kind to upgrade to the most recent version of an organisational management solution that's widely used by educational institutions across the country. Read more >>

Should you join the rat race or go solo?
You've just qualified as a young doctor, lawyer, accountant or other professional. The question is now - should you start sending out résumés? Or are you feeling brave? Read more >>

NETCB offers training tour to BrainShare 2014

Government

August's Women's Month commemorates anniversary

More Matshediso

President Jacob Zuma will launch Women's Month at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria on 31 July with the theme of anniversary of the Women's charter. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

Interior Design Lecturer - Johannesburg
GDC is looking to employ a lecturer within the interior department to teach at undergraduate levels, particularly for studio and or computer literacy in Revit, Autocad and Ecotect. Read more >>




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Personal networking as a business tool
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The social brand
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Short Course in Introduction to Basic Bookkeeping
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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Dove's latest advertising campaign calls on SA women to participate
    [Habari #Tuongee2014] The creative adult is the child who survived - Ilse van den Berg
    New CSI initiative empowers young women in marketing sector - Danette Breitenbach

    Medical
      HIV testing from PinkDrive and New Start in August
      International Aids Conference to feature African pop-up clinic solution

      Retail
        CT Fashion Week promotes SMME designers
        Woolworths takeover bid for Country Road now unconditional
        Samsung to build R220m TV factory in Durban

        Government
          Committee to visit land claims' centres
          'Ocean economy' can create 800,000 jobs - More Matshediso

          Mining
            Dti gears up for minerals beneficiation plan
            Chamber of Mines responds to DMR Budget Vote speech
            Mossel Bay deep-water well launched

            CSI
              Community Chest urges Capetonians to open their hearts
              Ford collects pet food for animal charities
              Celebrate Women's Month with Eskom's charity fundraiser

              Finance
                Spur sells food worth R5.5bn in a year
                Fitch awards AAA rating for Mutual & Federal
                MasterCard now accepted in The Gambia

                Agriculture
                  [Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 3 - Partnerships are key - Rudi Massyn
                  A shift towards more sustainable choices

                  Building
                    Reliance Compost uses Rubble Master for building rubble
                    Tongaat Mall plans not approved
                    Winners of Corobrik-SA Institute of Architects Awards soon announced

                    GreenBiz
                      Global demand for solar technology continues to increase
                      Top Green Organisation Awards open for entries
                      Pearl Valley launches land rehabilitation programme

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Taj Cape Town's HR department shines

                        Legal
                          Police Act placed under review
                          Parties to a statutory merger must consider tax consequences - Justine Krige
                          Regulations do not permit consumers to get away with not paying their debts - Nicola Sulter and Todd Julyan

                          Manufacturing
                            SA train deal doubles Alstom's order book - Nick Hedley
                            Clover-Bowler deal 'makes sense' say analysts - Nick Hedley
                            SABMiller first quarter total beverage volumes up 3% - Fifi Peters

                            Property
                              Discovery builds most expensive offices in SA - Alistair Anderson
                              Porsche buys Kyalami for R205m
                              Pick neighbourhood before buying a house - Gaongalelwe Moatshe

                              Tourism
                                Cape Legends Inter Hotel Challenge Awards
                                New Executive Chef at Café Caprice
                                Lessons for Brazil on sustaining tourism growth post-World Cup

                                ICT
                                  Deloitte SA slashes mobile costs
                                  Security a risk for 'Internet of Things' - Thabiso Mochiko
                                  Mobile billing goes nuts, but consumers can fight back - Rob Lith

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Holi Festival of Colours comes to Joburg
                                    Ticket sales imminent for Up the Creek 2015
                                    The Lumineers to make SA debut

                                    Automotive
                                      Combined Motor Holdings announces major restructional changes
                                      Ford launches Innovate Mobility Challenge
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