WASHINGTON – The US second quarter economy, grew faster than expected, showing its fastest pace in over two years, however the momentum will probably slow in the third quarter as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma … [Read more...]
Africa must ramp up scale of industrialisation
The African continent can no longer be the producer and exporter of primary materials, but should ramp up its scale of industrialisation if jobs are to be created, says Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies. “We … [Read more...]
Construction of New Schools
Ministers Announce Construction of Four New Schools Through Public Private Partnership . Building has commenced this week on four new post-primary schools under Schools Bundle 4 of the Government’s Public Private … [Read more...]
Teaching, the best mistake
Johannesburg – Bilkes Bhano Vawda accidentally registered for the wrong course when she first went to university many years ago, but now after spending 38 years in the teaching profession, she says it is the best mistake … [Read more...]
Centres of excellence for Africa
Washington – The World Bank is to finance 19 university-based ‘centres of excellence’ in seven countries in West and Central Africa, in an effort to tackle a serious shortage of skilled workers in major industries … [Read more...]
Where are tomorrow’s software engineers?
The struggle to increase the number of graduating software engineers has been an ongoing challenge throughout the last two decades. The Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) Director and Head of Software … [Read more...]
Construction of New Schools
Ministers Announce Construction of Four New Schools Through Public Private Partnership . Building has commenced this week on four new post-primary schools under Schools Bundle 4 of the Government’s Public Private … [Read more...]
Investment in Childhood Care and Education
Childhood Professionals are taking to the streets today calling for increased investment in early childhood care and education — including a Government backed payscale for the early years workforce. The rally is the … [Read more...]
Wits launches CEFF Digital Innovation Challenge
CEFF Digital Innovation Challenge – The Wits Campus Personal Navigator Challenge aims to develop innovative systems to assist students with visual and physical disabilities to independently navigate Wits’ vast … [Read more...]
Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities for Students
DEARBORN, Mich. – Manufacturing jobs are on the rise, but the industry is dealing with a severe shortage of workers equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to function in advanced manufacturing workplaces. To … [Read more...]
