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Gert-Johan Coetzee bursary worth R168,000 up for grabs
The search is on for a student to study fashion design at the North West School of Design with the Gert-Johan Coetzee bursary worth R168,000. read more>>



E-learning
Fuel offers e-learning solution to outdated methods of teaching
Fuel is developing a solution for the integration of e-learning into classrooms across South Africa. read more>>
Samsung partners with DoE, EC to improve educational outcomes
The Eastern Cape E-learning Summit 2014 was a result of an ongoing collaboration between Vodacom Business and the provincial Department of Education to give schools and communities without internet connectivity access to basic ICT resources. read more>>
Higher Education
SU awarded country's first research chair in science comms
The first research chair in science communication in South Africa has just been awarded to Stellenbosch University (SU). It the first chair of its kind in Africa, positioning the university to pioneer the development of this academic field across the continent. read more>>
Oxbridge Academy responds to false claims about its accreditation
This article is Oxbridge Academy's response to an article titled Oxbridge Academy in Stellenbosch not accredited - HPCSA that was published on Bizcommunity during January. read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
FTFA announces finalists for EduPlant Awards
Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), in partnership with The Woolworths Trust and Engen, has announced the finalists for the 2014 EduPlant Awards. read more>>
Government
THE-A to invest in tertiary education and businesses in SA
The European Investment Bank says it is planning to make funding available to several small and medium enterprises and universities in South Africa with a view to contributing to development. read more>>
Italian businesses seek SA opportunities
Italian business leaders are in South Africa to explore investment opportunities in the energy, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. read more>>
Owls may help to manage rat infestation in Jo'burg
The City of Johannesburg plans to use barn owls to help curb rodent infestation in townships says the City's Member of Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development, Councillor Nonceba Molwele says. read more>>
More Government news
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New events to diarise
2nd Competitive Strategy Session
Financial & Business Advisory Services Associates - 10 Oct 2014 to 21 Nov 2014 Lagos and Abuja

Formulas for living
The Common Room - 15 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Petty cash management
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 22 Oct 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Workshop for accounting teachers
Hilton College - 22 Oct 2014 Durban

Impression management workshop
MF Business Solutions - 24 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Teen entrepreneur
Teen Entrepreneur - 28 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Strategy Conference
GIBS - 6 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Executive Assistants and Secretaries Seminar
Ezaletics Consultants Group - 13 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Master Excel Macros
Front Foot - 7 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

The Dealmaker™ programme
The Dealmaker Company - 7 Oct 2014 to 8 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

World business forum live broadcast
Inard Training & Development - 7 Oct 2014 to 8 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Video for the photographer
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 7 Oct 2014 to 25 Nov 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

Stakeholder engagement and management
PRISA - 8 Oct 2014 to 9 Oct 2014 Randburg

Introduction to DSLR workshop
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 8 Oct 2014 to 18 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    Unilever launches Dove Self Esteem Project to boost girls' self-worth
    OOH: the valuable real estate of the future - Danette Breitenbach
    Millennials? What millennials? Target the correct age demographic on social media - Leigh Andrews

    Medical
      Opportunities for interventional cardiac devices in emerging countries
      Professor Stephen Colagiuri to chair WISH Diabetes Forum

      Retail
        Pick n Pay shares rally on trading statement - Zeenat Moorad
        Unilever tops Top Employer Awards
        Trade partnerships within African continent vital for growth - Charles Brewer

        Government
          Working-for-Water creates 181,000 jobs says Molewa
          Military Veterans to get 5,000 new houses
          ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls

          Mining
            Anglo American, DBSA and ICF unite to boost municipal service delivery
            Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

            CSI
              Movember: changing the face of men's health
              Entries for the Wings for Life World Run 2015 now open

              Finance
                Opinions divided over state-sponsored pensions - Evan Pickworth
                Ascendis concludes R1bn debt refinance package
                High prices hurt Clover's market share

                Agriculture
                  SACAU gathers leaders to discuss the future of agriculture

                  Building
                    Growing interest in construction expos
                    Zimbali Suites a milestone IFA's portfolio

                    GreenBiz
                      SANParks ready to start with rhino relocation
                      Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal
                      Africa's largest thin film solar farm completed

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Gumtree partners with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
                        [BizCareers] What to do when you aren't equipped for the job - Juliette Attwell
                        Surviving the new workforce order - Rachel Timmins

                        Legal
                          Immigration regulations need to be restructured
                          Draft Code on Equal Pay published for comment
                          Baker & McKenzie tops 2014 Acritas Index

                          Manufacturing
                            Cape Town man builds DIY bush plane

                            Property
                              Department of Public Works undergoes fraud investigation
                              Affordable housing developments face challenges

                              Tourism
                                Air France and kulula announce partnership
                                Umi Restaurant opens whisky bar
                                Think differently, think lean - Gaby Gramm

                                ICT
                                  Check Point's 100% catch rate in benchmark test
                                  Wi-Fi eases transition to high data consumption - Michael Fletcher
                                  South Africans using technology to improve road safety

                                  Logistics
                                    Protestors vandalise Newclare station

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Q&A with Chris Viljoen of Spree
                                      Cape Town City Ballet's Spring & Fall exceeds expectations - Debbie Hathway

                                      Automotive
                                        New car sales pick up speed - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                        Honda to unveil 2015 F1 power unit
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