Aug 12, 2016
Concerns about the next move in the university funding saga have been raised. Belinda Bozzoli, shadow minister of higher education and training, points out that the Commission for Higher Education Funding’s statement that it would be up to President Jacob Zuma to set...
Aug 12, 2016
Three young entrepreneurs have triumphed in Samsung Electronics SA’s “Launching People – Mixed Talents” competition. Last week, 10 finalists undertook a “Dragon’s Den” style grilling at the hands of six judges to determine the winners, who received funding as...
Aug 12, 2016
Cambridge qualifications are more popular than ever before, following a rise in examination entries this year in South Africa and around the world. Entries for Cambridge AS and A Level examinations in South Africa increased by 5% in 2015/16 compared to the year...
Aug 12, 2016
Last week, the head of an international criminal network behind thousands of online frauds has been arrested in a joint operation by Interpol and the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). The 40-year-old Nigerian national, known as “Mike”, is...
Aug 12, 2016
Senior executives who seem stuck on a never-ending plateau in their career should investigate whether their halt in upward mobility is potentially linked to a so-called derailer in their leadership makeup, an expert says. Advaita Naidoo, principal at executive search...
Aug 11, 2016
Make plans now to stay up late or set the alarm tonight to see a cosmic display of “shooting stars” light up the night sky. Known for its fast and bright meteors, the annual Perseid meteor shower is anticipated to be one of the best potential meteor...
