Higher education institution, Mancosa is introducing a blockchain-based diploma certification service as a way to tackle the scourge of fake qualifications, while protecting its brand reputation.
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Archive for month: March, 2021
The sky is the limit for African students interested in a career in the exciting field of astrophysics, and if Professor Don Kurtz has his way, this will be much sooner than later.
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The Chemical Industry Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) will be funding two South African universities with R1,647,500 this year, supporting research and innovation in pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, and fuel cell batteries.
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It's no secret that the last year was a remarkably difficult one the world over, and three months into the new year, things are still rather shaky. Looking for employment is a daunting task for communications graduates right now, in a country that has a 32.5% unemployment rate.
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The Gauteng Department of e-Government and Microsoft have partnered to create the Gauteng Azure Training programme that is in collaboration with Andela and Geekulcha. The partnership aims to upskill developers in the province through an immersive programme where selected individuals will work to learn basic skills in Azure through the Microsoft Learn platform.
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14 March 2021 marks the annual celebration of the International Day of Mathematics. The proclamation of 14 March as the International Day of Mathematics was adopted by the executive council of Unesco at its 205th session. It was adopted by the 40th session of the General Conference of Unesco in November 2019. Each year has a unique theme, this year's is 'mathematics for a better world'. Registration is free for all high-school learners. Learners can register here.
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Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is a prerequisite for doing business in South Africa, and training forms a significant portion of the B-BBEE scorecard. However, training is also critical to help address the skills shortage in the country that is only growing as we move into the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Businesses need to make training a priority, working not only with B-BBEE consultants but also with Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs) and importantly, outsourced training partners. This ensures organisations can tick all of the boxes while also developing skills they need to create a competitive edge and maintain focus on their core business.
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The Portfolio Committee on Social Development has rejected the clauses which provide for Early Childhood Development (ECD) in the Children's Amendment Bill.
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As many have observed, the Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare many challenges that students face at school and higher education institutions. In South Africa, these relate particularly to inequalities arising from students' diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. These inequalities account for the learning barriers and inability to learn effectively.
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International Women’s Day 2021
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