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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Samro avails R3m for the 2024 Music Creation Support Fund

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728286-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Samro avails R3m for the 2024 Music Creation Support Fund" align="left"><p>The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) avails R3m for the fourth installment of its flagship Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, the Music Creation Support Fund (MCSF). This year, MCSF will help 120 full and associate members of Samro to revive their creativity and compose new musical works that will enable them to generate an income.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/samro-avails-r3m-for-the-2024-music-creation-support-fund-127726a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=480&ct=1&ci=246228">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Nelson Mandela University students block campus entrance over unpaid NSFAS funds

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728281.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Nelson Mandela University students block campus entrance over unpaid NSFAS funds" align="left"><p>Lectures are taking place online.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nelson-mandela-university-students-block-campus-entrance-over-unpaid-nsfas-funds-016615a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=246227">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Our mother languages: What&amp;#x2019;s in it for us?

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728132.png" width="208" height="117" alt="Our mother languages: What&#x2019;s in it for us?" align="left"><p>At the SU Language Centre, we share Unesco&#x2019;s belief in the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies, and we embrace the worldwide celebration of International Mother Language Day on 21 February each year.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/our-mother-languages-whats-in-it-for-us-016035a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=98&ct=1&ci=246197">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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