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How to overcome the lack of senior woman in higher education
[Pauline Machika] There still remains a significant and visible gender inequality gap at higher education institutions. read more>>



Education
Opportunities abound in maths and science

Nosihle Shelembe

SEBOKENG: The Department of Science and Technology Deputy Director-General, Dr Wendy Ngoma, has encouraged learners to study maths and science to help the country respond to the challenges of economic growth and fighting poverty. read more>>
StatPro to support the education of underprivileged children
StatPro Group the AIM listed provider of cloud-based portfolio analytics for the global asset management industry, pledges to support the education of underprivileged children in the Western Cape, Cape Town. read more>>
Social entrepreneurship is key to addressing challenges
The Hope Factory recently held its Stakeholder Appreciation Day in Port Elizabeth. The annual event is an opportunity for The Hope Factory to thank its corporate investors for their support and to showcase the businesses of a number of the entrepreneurs that it assists. read more>>
Matric Q&A supplement out this weekend
This year the Sunday Times and Sowetan will publish their annual standalone 48-page tabloid supplement of Matric exemplars and memoranda, on Sunday 10th and Monday 11th August. read more>>
Free access to Iziko Museums on Women's Day
Higher Education
Chilean president announces new Mandela scholarships
CAPE TOWN: Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria says she has put a proposal to her government to avail 50 scholarships to students in South Africa and other African countries to pursue their master's degrees at a top university in Chile. read more>>
Driving careers in banking and investment

Issued by Milpark Education

A range of qualifications from NQF level 5 through to NQF level 8 provides options for school-leavers as well as those already employed at different levels in the sector... read more>>
Medunsa to resume academic programmes
Primary & Secondary Education
Faith restored to Curro's high growth
Interim results released by PSG-controlled private education venture Curro Holdings went some way to restoring the market's faith in its high growth proposition. read more>>
eduCate revision programme gets support from Samsung
eduCate, a matric Mathematics and Science revision campaign, will this year once again be supported by Samsung Electronics Africa. read more>>
R500,000 donation results in science vision being realised
The Willowton Group's has partnered with the eThekwini Municipality and Edutrade, resulting in a donation that's turned a science vision into reality. read more>>
Breadline Africa delivers upcycled containers to township educare centre
Yesterday, Masande in Khayelitsha received the upcycled container classrooms, kitchen and ablution block that stood on display at the V&A Waterfront's Clock Tower Square during Mandela Month. read more>>
Skills Training
Workshops to improve maths teachers' skills

More Matshediso

PRETORIA: The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has organised workshops for teachers to further improve their skills and competencies in Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) subjects. read more>>
Media Works awarded 'Best Innovative Training Programme'
Adult education and training service provider, Media Works has been awarded the first runner-up award in the Best Innovative Training Programme category at the annual Achiever Awards. read more>>
Pollen Creative Media, Binary Filmworks and Zeropoint Studios to organise Masterclass for creators, producers and writers

Issued by Hummingbird Group

The Masterclass series will be held in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth from September 2014 and will cover training in the TV and animation industry from inception to... read more>>
Government
Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has released government's framework for implementing the National Development Plan (NDP) over the next five years. read more>>
Solar panel factory unlocks more sun power in Western Cape
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille says the opening of a solar panel manufacturing plant in Cape Town is good for job creation and has the potential to create a number of secondary industries. read more>>
Celebration for athletes returning from Commonwealth Games
More Government news
Jobs offered
Teacher - Qatar
An exciting travel opportunity for newly qualified teachers in Qatar. All visa, flight and accommodation is provided. Must have a valid passport and teaching experience and qualification. Read more >>



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Marketing & Media
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    Medical
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      Triomf Clinic opens for destitute residents of Pretoria West
      Ebola outbreak showing swift spread but low mortality rate

      Retail
        Spar bids for 80% stake in the BWG Group
        Food retailers push to enforce exclusivity - Joan Muler
        Wholesale and Retail Schools of Excellence project launches this week

        Government
          SA's bargaining structures need to change
          22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg - Nosihle Shelembe

          Mining
            Sandvik provides solutions to niche market satisfaction
            Anglo American leading the change for women
            Improving productivity in the mining sector - Rhys Evans

            CSI
              Engen KlevaKidz campaign keeps on growing
              Helping animals, helping people in Khayelitsha - Melissa Jane Cook

              Finance
                Transnet needs R100bn from private sector - Linda Ensor
                Liberty's BEE earnings up to 664.7 cents a share
                Transnet gets R6bn guarantee from US-Exim - Linda Ensor

                Agriculture
                  DRC open for agribusiness investment
                  Farming awards to empower emerging and subsistence female farmers

                  Building
                    Lakehaven raises the bar for social housing projects
                    Clarity required on drivers of energy policy decision - Tom Harris
                    Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

                    GreenBiz
                      Experts in waste management to attend WasteCon2014
                      Abalone worth R3m recovered in Free State
                      UJ unveils prototype solar energy vehicle

                      HR & Recruitment
                        What Harvard taught me about running a business in SA - Rowan Belchers
                        Social media: changing the face of modern recruitment - Graham Paulsen
                        Stronger together - Su-Mari Du Bruyn

                        Legal
                          CDH publishes guide on labour legislation changes
                          Employers have a statutory obligation to report criminal conduct - Hugo Pienaar and Thandeka Nhle
                          African female lawyers share their experiences

                          Manufacturing
                            Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
                            Solar panel production plant launched in Cape Town

                            Property
                              Digital commercial property trading portal goes live: a first in SA
                              What you may not know about property - Kathy East
                              Five mistakes commonly made by real estate agents

                              Tourism
                                Mozambique: do you need a visa?
                                Western Cape dominates Inter-Hotel Challenge - Eugene Yiga
                                Understanding 5-star hotel grading

                                ICT
                                  Gamification can be a powerful engagement tool
                                  Data quality's in the eye of the beholder
                                  Fraud prevention requires a three-level risk management approach - Colin Hill

                                  Logistics
                                    SA air cargo security systems get the nod from EU
                                    TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries
                                    Sanral clarifies Cape Town toll roads reports

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                                      Call to enter Vodacom In The City
                                      Turn back time with Endermolift - Ruth Cooper
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                                        Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award
                                        Sansom appointed as new head of Audi SA
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