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Community newspapers and the business of education
Some 41% of local title readers are influenced by their newspaper when choosing an educational institution... read more>>



Education
We need to look back in order to propel our education system forward

Matakanye Matakanya

Active promotion, reflection of our past and collective collaboration are the keys to addressing the current negative view of teachers and teaching around the country. read more>>
Finance
2014 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies results out
For the second consecutive year, Coronation Fund Managers has been named Top Company in the annual Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards... read more>>
Distance Learning
Damelin Correspondence College grants Big Favour to ECR listener with a R25,000 bursary

Issued by Damelin Correspondence College

Damelin Correspondence College and East Coast Radio were touched by a moving letter 22-year-old Amanda Mkhize sent in to DJ Damon Beard's 'The Big Favour' initiative about her dream to go back to school and achieve her goals... read more>>
E-learning
DOBA Faculty of Slovenia to invest in e-learning in Kenya
Slovenia's largest private Business School, DOBA, is driving a public-private partnership program seeking to get employers in the four Kenyan cities to endorse e-learning... read more>>
Higher Education
New academic collaboration develops curricula in aquaculture, fisheries science
A new academic collaboration to develop and refine curricula in aquaculture and fisheries science has been entered into by Rhodes University's Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science and others across the African continent. read more>>
Aquaculture research collaboration responds to real challenges facing abalone farmers
The broader objective is to improve food and nutrition security through increased fish production and sustainable resource management. read more>>
Our teachers the future

Graeme Bloch

Teaching is far from the "noble profession" of which the ANC spoke in its Polokwane resolutions. Professionalisation of teachers is imperative, yet it is far more than just getting qualifications, as we have seen since 1994. read more>>
JSE announces Investment Challenge winners
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has announced the winners of its 41st Investment Challenge - South Africa's largest financial literacy initiative - during an awards ceremony at their Sandton offices on Friday, 24 October. read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
Light go off, matric finals go on
In response to Eskom implementing load shedding in parts of the country, the Department of Basic Education has made provision for any untoward incident or occurrence that may impact learner performance in the National Senior Certificate examinations. read more>>
School pass rates: are we getting it right?

Matsoso Tsoaeli

The private sector should focus on sustainable interventions that add real value to the education of the country. read more>>
Skills Training
How to not squander skills development budgets

Gizelle McIntyre

Overspending on irrelevant employee training hinders return on investment, results in a frustrated workforce and is, essentially, nothing more than an unnecessary waste of time and money. read more>>
International
Euronews Campus growing recognition at renowned European universities
LYON, FRANCE: The Euronews programme for students is now reaching 15 prestigious educational institutions around the world. read more>>
More International
Jobs offered
Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Mechanical - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced professor/associate professor/senior lecturer/lecturer (Ref.ING03/374/1014). Applications close: 12 November 2014 Read more >>



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All industry news

Government
    More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"
    NYDA welcomes age restrictions on free housing
    Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA - More Matshediso

    Mining
      Transnet dumps coal terminal for now - Andiswa Maqutu
      RARE awarded turnkey pipeline project in Zambia
      Kibali Gold Project scoops top prize at DRC Mining Industry Awards

      CSI
        Vuma103FM taxi driver campaign rewards responsible driving
        Breadline Africa celebrates 21 years of working for children
        Cycle tour changes a life in fight against crime

        Finance
          SA government 'notes' ratings downgrade by Japan
          Trustco appoints BNY Mellon as depository bank
          Alternatives to bank loans for financing small enterprises - Steven Cohen

          Agriculture
            Young Farmer of the Year 2014 announced

            Building
              Tanzania to start major port construction in 2015
              SRK Consulting extends African footprint

              GreenBiz
                South Africa pushing ahead with carbon tax - Happy Masondo
                Standard Bank ranks 19th in top greenest banks list
                Promethium Carbon geared to conduct pilot carbon offset trade

                HR & Recruitment
                  [BizCareers] How to tackle contract and discrimination issues - Juliette Attwell
                  Digital leadership is critical - Peter Drube
                  Deloitte Challenge winners announced

                  Legal
                    2014 African Legal Awards winners announced
                    Change in BCEA can lead to claims against employers - Professor Paul Benjamin
                    Court rules in favour of M-Systems

                    Property
                      Pam Golding launches residential property index
                      Rawson offers free training seminars to general public
                      Effective asset management is key to success

                      Tourism
                        Volvo Ocean Race Village offially opens in Cape Town
                        SETE 2014 comes to an end
                        Cape Town Tourism signs partnership with CoCT

                        ICT
                          Key findings of Dell's International Tablet Survey
                          Online transactions make users feel vulnerable
                          Software AG commits to GovTech

                          Logistics
                            Plan logistics to avoid bottleneck deliveries - Shane de Beer

                            Lifestyle & Entertainment
                              Beyond Sport Awards winners named
                              Ibiza World Tour heads for SA
                              Africa Fashion Awards winners announced

                              Automotive
                                VW takes top honours in rental and leasing
                                Benefits of self-driving vehicles are significant
                                New vehicle sales rise 4.9% y/y to 59‚384 units in October
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