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Back to school fundraiser tops R30m for education
[Issued by Shanduka Black Umbrellas] Guests attending the Adopt-a-School Foundation's annual Back to School Party in Johannesburg on 18 October raised a record R6m for school development... read more>>



E-learning
UCT signs contract to improve ICT skills and digital literacy
The University of Cape Town has signed a three-year contract with online learning provider Lynda.com, providing access to its video training library for the university's entire body of 4,000 staff and 21,000 students. read more>>
Higher Education
Tertiary education takes steps to meet market needs

Abram Molelemane and Anton Ressel

Many international education institutions are making internship and workplace readiness training an essential and compulsory part of their syllabus. read more>>
Henley Business School's African campus offers flexible MBA
The African campus of the international Henley Business School, through its family-friendly MBA, provides a flexible learning environment that is both academically supportive and accommodating on the home front. read more>>
Hospitality
Hotel students stand a chance to win trip to London
Are you a hospitality or culinary student at the International Hotel School? Then you are invited to enter the InterCampus Competition where International Hotel School will be searching for the Top IHS Culinary and Hospitality students. read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
CSX launches online e-marking system in Namibia
CSX Customer Services has announced the launch of its new WebScore Project in Namibia. read more>>
Government
Nxesi says built environment needs urgent transformation
Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says it's high time the built environment sector picks up the pace of transformation. read more>>
Research investment needed for small businesses
Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has called for investment in research for the small business sector. read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered
Deputy Director - Unit for Academic and Career Development - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced deputy director: unit for academic and career development: CSCD (Ref. SSVO/368/1014). Applications close: 7 November 2014 Read more >>

Lecturer/Coordinator - Language Development - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced lecturer/coordinator: language development (Ref. TS/376/1014). Applications close: 7 November 2014 Read more >>



New events to diarise
Leveraging LinkedIn
Niche Training - 12 Nov 2014 to 7 Oct 2015 Johannesburg

Newcastle youth benefit from Samsung Smart School
Open Futures Foundation - 12 Nov 2014 Newcastle

The "COS" Factor
The Success Academy - 19 Nov 2014 Pretoria, Centurion

Association management workshop - Johannesburg
The Conference Company - 25 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Short course in economic literacy
Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria - 28 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Pretoria

Teen entrepreneur
Teen Entrepreneur - 28 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Content marketing strategy masterclass
GM Learning - 28 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

The challenges of education, parenting and teens
St Peter's College - 29 Oct 2014 Sandton

Write clearly for your audience
Clarity Editorial - 30 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Write clearly for your audience
Clarity Editorial - 30 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Young writers programme
WindBlow Media - 30 Oct 2014 Pretoria

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    Pendoring withholds Prestige Award - Danette Breitenbach
    SA's top food and health writers announced at Galliova Awards - Jessica Taylor
    An integrated approach is the key to successful marketing - Diane Charton

    Retail
      Franchise Summit speaker unveils beauty secrets
      New anti-crime collaborative forum has safety at its centre
      2015 To-do-list... go to Decorex Durban

      Government
        SA citizens indicted in US rhino poaching case
        Special task team will investigate Meyiwa murder
        NPA to appeal Pistorius' conviction and sentence

        Mining
          Anglo American delivers first ore on ship
          KZN mining operation gets help to produce coking coal

          CSI
            Woolies extends WRewards to forecourt stores
            KZN NGO receives R35k grant through Vital Awards
            Show gardens event raises R162k for charity

            Finance
              Regulation is boutique asset managers' biggest hurdle
              Top 100 companies concerned about regulatory uncertainty
              South Africa must work hard to raise rankings internationally - Ray Maota

              Agriculture
                Farmers should look to diversify export markets, says Groenewald

                Building
                  Blink Tower wins gold in NAE video contest
                  Winners of 2014 AfriSam-SAIA announced
                  Soweto to host home building and renovation show

                  GreenBiz
                    Nedbank's partnerships with farmers are focused on holistic solutions
                    Latest intergovernmental climate change report launched
                    Mega-cities can create an opportunity for social innovation

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Government and business must work together to boost SMMEs
                      When individuals flourish, organisations prosper
                      SA managers don't trust employees working from home

                      Legal
                        Employee is entitled to approach CCMA directly - Jacques van Wyk, Andre van Heerden and Unesu Moyo
                        The rise of the consumer - Neil Kirby
                        SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

                        Manufacturing
                          New Foundry Generation Forum generates significant productivity improvements

                          Property
                            How a buyer's agent can save you time and money - Lauren Staley
                            Entries open for Outstanding Verge Competition
                            Property sector nears deadline to keep its transformation charter

                            Tourism
                              Q&A with Dave Andrew, FlySafair CEO - Evan-Lee Courie
                              The Vineyard Hotel gets international recognition

                              ICT
                                The digital revolution - all storage is not equal - Kalvin Subbadu
                                Cloud computing can empower SA entrepreneurs
                                Bring your own anything - Saurabh Kumar

                                Logistics
                                  Supply chain management concerned about skills shortage - Mario Landman
                                  Upgrading of transport infrastructure a major challenge
                                  Mango to add two new generation Boeings to fleet

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Top models to appear at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa
                                    African Fashion Awards nominees announced
                                    New Lord Of The Dance production comes to Joburg in 2015

                                    Automotive
                                      Hyundai Genesis excels in safety tests
                                      The Car of the Year race is on! - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
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