After a long and devastating conflict in which trade union rights were violated and the existence of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) was threatened, the Education Committee of the Parliament of Kenya has proposed a series of steps to resolve the dispute. The proposal is aimed at reversing several of the measures taken by the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) and resolving remaining issues through negotiations.

Let's #DoBizZA this SeptemberRecent months of lockdown have seen the importance of supporting locally-made products, services and neighbourhood enterprises in order for economies to survive and thrive.
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Maties strengthens support for studentsStellenbosch University (SU), commonly known as Maties, is providing additional support to undergraduate students to stay on track with their studies and better adapt within the changed context of virtual learning as South Africa continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic.
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#WomensMonth: Prof. Nelishia Pillay of UP believes women in IT and STEM need to be showcased moreProfessor Nelishia Pillay is the Head of the Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at the University of Pretoria. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and holds the MultiChoice Joint Chair in Machine Learning and is a SARCHI Chair in Artificial Intelligence
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Capacitating leadership through self-development for operations of the futureThe Management Development Programme (MDP) is uniquely designed to build your capacity to lead your organisation into the future. It will challenge your views about management, expand your horizons, and enhance your understanding of the relevance and role of managers in today's organisations. The MDP will provide you with the opportunity to refocus, to immerse yourself in the latest thinking about best practice in management, and provide you with personal and professional tools to strengthen your effectiveness as a manager and leader.
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Why learnerships are a critical part of the solution to South Africa's unemployment crisisWith South Africa facing crippling unemployment rates, especially among its youth, it is critical that young people enter the job market with a recognised qualification and practical work experience, says Rajan Naidoo, director of EduPower Skills Academy.
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Lifelong learning and career choicesSome young people know from an early age exactly what they want to do when they grow up.
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Mobile bookshop goes onlineFinders Keepers Children's Online Bookshop is a new initiative from the Help The Rural Child's Mobile Bookshop.
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[REPORT]: Secondary education prepares youth for the future of workNow is the time to rethink secondary education systems to ensure Africa's youth have the skills and knowledge to succeed in the workforce.
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