Ignition encourages a love of reading – one library at a time

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728766.png" width="208" height="117" alt="Ignition encourages a love of reading &#x2013; one library at a time" align="left"><p>&#x201c;Literacy is a fundamental human right and a prerequisite for even the most basic employment,&#x201d; says Samantha Botha, head of group marketing for Ignition Group (Ignition). &#x201c;With eight out of every 10 children unable to read properly, South Africa&#x2019;s reading crisis is a reality for many of our young people and creates a stumbling block before they even get off the starting line. This situation was the impetus for Ignition Group to take action.&#x201d;</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ignition-encourages-a-love-of-reading-one-library-at-a-time-349028a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=498&ct=1&ci=246373">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Northlink College’s active recruitment team: Driving educational access and excellence

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728704.png" width="208" height="117" alt="Northlink College's active recruitment team: Driving educational access and excellence" align="left"><p>In the dynamic landscape of education, ensuring access to quality learning opportunities is paramount. Northlink College stands out with its proactive approach to recruitment, exemplified by its dedicated team committed to fostering educational access and excellence. Through targeted outreach initiatives and personalised engagement, Northlink's recruitment team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of countless individuals.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/northlink-colleges-active-recruitment-team-driving-educational-access-and-excellence-672321a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=98&ct=1&ci=246361">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Why schools should be exempt from load shedding

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728643-208x117.png?2" width="208" height="117" alt="Image: Supplied" align="left"><br><span >Image: Supplied&lt;/span><p>Muziwenkosi Zwane, CEO of Alexandra Township-based non-profit Rays of Hope, has called on government to fast-track the decision to exclude schools from load shedding.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-schools-should-be-exempt-from-load-shedding-783452a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=700&ct=1&ci=246342">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Eastern Cape farmers gain hemp cultivation skills in innovative training initiative

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728613-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="Eastern Cape farmers gain hemp cultivation skills in innovative training initiative" align="left"><p>Training Force and Cheeba Cannabis Training recently partnered to equip a diverse group of 100 Eastern Cape local farmers with hemp knowledge, from cultivation to the value chain surrounding the production of industrial hemp. The training, which took place at the Fort Cox Agriculture and Forestry Training Institute in Middledrift just north of King Williamstown, was funded by the Eastern Cape Rural Development Association and delivered in partnership by Training Force and Cheeba Cannabis Training.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eastern-cape-farmers-gain-hemp-cultivation-skills-in-innovative-training-initiative-016725a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=472&ct=1&ci=246337">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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6 exceptional individuals to receive honorary doctorates from UCT

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728608.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="6 exceptional individuals to receive honorary doctorates from UCT" align="left"><p>The University of Cape Town (UCT) will confer honorary doctorates upon six outstanding individuals &#x2013; Dr Debbie Bradshaw, Mr Lionel Davis, Ms Shirley Gunn, Professor Michael R Hayden, Professor Brian Huntley and Professor Lehlohonolo BBJ Machobane &#x2013; at this year&#x2019;s graduation ceremonies.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/6-exceptional-individuals-to-receive-honorary-doctorates-from-uct-905614a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=246334">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Makhanda students burn paper in protest against NSFAS

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728599.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Makhanda students burn paper in protest against NSFAS" align="left"><p>Students protesting over payments by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) at East Cape Midlands College in Makhanda forced staff off the campus early on Friday morning.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/makhanda-students-burn-paper-in-protest-against-nsfas-238947a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=853&ct=1&ci=246330">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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United Nations High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession launches landmark recommendations to end the global teacher shortage and strengthen the profession

Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 Go Public! Fund Education
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Digital footprint crucial for indigenous language preservation

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728507.png" width="208" height="117" alt="Digital footprint crucial for indigenous language preservation" align="left"><p>&#x201c;The work that is being done by SWiP is highly commendable. The key message of today&#x2019;s meeting for me is the importance of preserving our languages. As a Zulu speaker, it is crucial that isiZulu does not die.&#x201d;</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/digital-footprint-crucial-for-indigenous-language-preservation-905524a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=246294">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Teaching students to ethically co-create with AI in arts education

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728492.png" width="208" height="117" alt="Teaching students to ethically co-create with AI in arts education" align="left"><p>Artificial intelligence increasingly impacts and transforms creative industries.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/teaching-students-to-ethically-co-create-with-ai-in-arts-education-783342a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=246252">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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RMI and HWK unveil new EV pilot training module in Eastern Cape

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728488.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="RMI and HWK unveil new EV pilot training module in Eastern Cape" align="left"><p>The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), and the Chamber of Crafts Erfurt, also more popularly known as Handwerkskammer Erfurt (HWK Erfurt), last year agreed to collaborate on a 12-month project ending June 2024. This follows the successful completion of the Eastern Cape TVET partnership in November 2022 - a partnership designed to drive vocational training in the automotive aftermarket.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rmi-and-hwk-unveil-new-ev-pilot-training-module-in-eastern-cape-894433a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=390&ct=1&ci=246289">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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