Education

Vacation School Ban for April Holidays: Ministry Prioritizes Rest, Independent Learning

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has officially announced a ban on the conduct of vacation schools during the April school holidays, affecting students in Grade 7, O’ Level, and A’ Level examination classes, as well as non-examination classes. This decision,

March 26, 2024

Featured·South Africa

Academic Scandal Unveiled at University of Fort Hare: Plagiarism Allegations Taint Reputation

In an alarming development, the University of Fort Hare is embroiled in a scandal that undermines the core principles of academic integrity. Professor Emmanuel Olusola Adu, a pivotal figure in this controversy, faces accusations of neglecting his responsibilities by overlooking and inadequately

February 23, 2024

Zimbabwe

President Robert Mugabe hailed for prioritizing education

Senior government officials and members of the academia have applauded President Robert Mugabe for prioritising education at independence saying knowledge is the foundation for empowerment. Various speakers who spoke at Dr Mike Bimha’s (Minister of Industry and Commerce) colourful celebrations reiterated the

October 15, 2017

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Govt recruits 2.3k teachers

Government has recruited 2 300 teachers nationwide to enable full implementation of the new curriculum introduced early this year. Prior to the move, schools were facing implementation hiccups due to shortage of teachers. Following a request by the Ministry of Primary and

September 11, 2017

South Africa

University Student goes on ‘lavish’ spending spree after accidental R14m allowance

A Walter Sisulu University student who accidentally received a R14-million payment on her student debit card will be liable after allegedly spending more than R400‚000. University spokesperson Yonela Tukwayo told TimesLIVE on Wednesday that a female student in the Eastern Cape had

September 2, 2017

Zimbabwe

Mugabe: Chiwenga’s PhD is genuine, could be published as a book

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe Tuesday appeared to rebuff Jonathan Moyo’s sensational claims of academic fraud by Defence Forces Commander, General Constantino Chiwenga, in a speech which was full of praise for the military boss for obtaining a doctorate. He was delivering his keynote

August 16, 2017

Africa

VIDEO: Young man attacks schoolgirl in ‘brutal’ attack

A video of a schoolgirl being assaulted has been sent to all 12 education districts in KwaZulu-Natal as the department of education scrambles to find the name of the school so it can act. The unverified video‚ which has gone viral on

August 10, 2017

Africa·Zimbabwe

Africa needs innovation, academics

ACADEMICS and experts in research from across the globe are meeting in Victoria Falls to try and find solutions to industrial and technical problems facing Africa as a continent. The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) organised the first ever conference dubbed Africa Conference

June 21, 2017

Middle East

India Grannies’ School Provides Formal Education for Illiterate Elderly Women

A school in Thane city of India’s western Maharashtra state is giving the illiterate elderly women an opportunity to get formal education and live with dignity. Dressed in pink sarees, a group of 28 elderly women – aged 55 to 90 –

March 7, 2017

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