Fellows appointed to promote evidence-based decision-making in education policy in Africa

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705673-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Fellows appointed to promote evidence-based decision-making in education policy in Africa" align="left"><p>The Africa Fellows in Education Programme aims to improve education decision-making through supporting fellows to develop and advocate for quality research that is locally relevant and robust, putting evidence at the heart of education policy in Africa.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/371/240161.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=371&ct=1&ci=240161">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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What the BELA Bill means for homeschoolers

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705676-208x117.jpg?2" width=208 height=117 alt="Louise Schoonwinkel, Managing Director of Optimi Home" align="left"><br><span >Louise Schoonwinkel, Managing Director of Optimi Home&lt;/span><p>The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill has been a controversial topic for some time, and now that public consultations have concluded, many parents still have concerns about the new legislation. What does the BELA Bill mean for parents who opt for homeschooling or distance education?</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/717/240163.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=717&ct=1&ci=240163">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Increased investment in youth key to future proofing IT skills

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705604-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="IT skills are in high demand in the banking sector. Source: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels" align="left"><br><span >IT skills are in high demand in the banking sector. Source: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels&lt;/span><p>When Marc Prensky coined the term <i>digital native</i> in the early 2000s it was under the assumption that the pace of digital transformation would accelerate alongside the evolution of technology. A 2017 study showed that this idea that younger people - who were born into a more digital world - are automatically better with technology than those who transitioned from the analogue era is a myth.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/852/240146.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=852&ct=1&ci=240146">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Cannabis and Hemp Training Academy launches in Eastern Cape

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705637-208x117.jpg?2" width=208 height=117 alt="Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source:" align="left"><br><span >Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source: [[https://twitter.com/cheebaafrica @cheebaafrica on Twitter]]&lt;/span><p>The Eastern Cape Cannabis and Hemp Training Academy, a collaboration between Cheeba Cannabis Training, Hlomla Multi Services, Training Force, and Funda Lula, was officially opened on 6 July 2023.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/472/240145.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=472&ct=1&ci=240145">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Epson introduces graduate programme to boost STEM skills in SA

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705526-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Epson introduces graduate programme to boost STEM skills in SA" align="left"><p>Epson, the technology provider, has launched a two-year graduate programme open to South Africans who have recently qualified in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, namely computer science and business administration qualifications. The programme will provide candidates with a two-year in-house placement at Epson's local offices, and the opportunity to kickstart their careers in a niche technology environment.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/500/240125.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=500&ct=1&ci=240125">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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SADiLaR celebrates successful 4th Rail workshop in Croatia

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705531.png" width=208 height=117 alt="SADiLaR celebrates successful 4th Rail workshop in Croatia" align="left"><p>The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) hosted a successful fourth workshop on Resources for African Indigenous Languages (Rail) in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The annual workshop, which took place on 6 May 2023 as part of the 17th Conference of the European Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics (EACL 2023), was organised by SADiLaR's Rooweither Mabuya, Mmasibidi Setaka and Prof Menno van Zaanen, and the CAM Foundation's Don Mthobela.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/499/240126.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=240126">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Stellenbosch medical students use tech to turn the tide on organ donor shortage

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705504-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Source:" align="left"><br><span >Source: [[https://www.pexels.com/search/AI%20and%20medicine/ Pexels]]&lt;/span><p>A tech-savvy group of Stellenbosch University medical students are harnessing the power of algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) to raise much-needed awareness of organ donation in South Africa.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/159/240120.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=159&ct=1&ci=240120">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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North-West University and University of Pretoria’s academic programmes accredited for AGA purposes

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705522.jpg" width=208 height=117 alt="North-West University and University of Pretoria's academic programmes accredited for AGA purposes" align="left"><p>The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is pleased to announce the accreditation of the North-West University (NWU) and the University of Pretoria (UP)'s academic programmes for purposes of SAICA's Associate General Accountants [AGAs(SA)] designation.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/499/240123.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=240123">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Shoprite calls tech students to apply for bursary programme

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705445-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Shoprite calls tech students to apply for bursary programme" align="left"><p>The Shoprite Group is inviting technology students and seasoned IT professionals to join the retailer by applying for its bursary programme or various available job opportunities.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/853/240105.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=853&ct=1&ci=240105">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Africa’s top edtech innovators head to Cambridge HP Fellowship programme

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705384-208x117.png?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Africa's top edtech innovators head to Cambridge HP Fellowship programme" align="left"><p>This September, 25 of Africa's education technology leaders will head to Cambridge on a new fellowship programme from Cambridge Partnership for Education and HP.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/371/240086.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=371&ct=1&ci=240086">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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