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Gwarube to launch R496 million education outcomes fund for ECD
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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will today launch the 496-million-rand Education Outcomes Fund in Midrand, Gauteng aimed at expanding access to quality Early Childhood Care and Education.
The Ministry spokesperson Terence Khala says the initiative will scale high-impact programmes, strengthen provider capacity and improve early learning results.
He says that using outcome-based funding, the model directs resources to proven interventions an supports early childhood development practitioner professionalisation:
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The Ministry spokesperson Terence Khala says the initiative will scale high-impact programmes, strengthen provider capacity and improve early learning results.
He says that using outcome-based funding, the model directs resources to proven interventions an supports early childhood development practitioner professionalisation:
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Ofentse Moleki donates 100 sanitary pads
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A young woman, Ofentse Moleki, is being celebrated for her selfless act in her community of Kagiso.
The Good Things Guy reports that before leaving to pursue an academic opportunity, Moleki donated 100 sanitary pads to community development workers, tackling the issue of period poverty.
Ofentse has been a passionate advocate for her community and is now inspiring others to follow her lead.
Her hope is that those she leaves behind will continue to make a difference in their own ways.
The Good Things Guy reports that before leaving to pursue an academic opportunity, Moleki donated 100 sanitary pads to community development workers, tackling the issue of period poverty.
Ofentse has been a passionate advocate for her community and is now inspiring others to follow her lead.
Her hope is that those she leaves behind will continue to make a difference in their own ways.
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Women in Tech Global Summit returns to Africa in 2026
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The Women in Tech Global Summit is set to make its return to Africa in 2026, with Cape Town hosting the prestigious event from April 28-30.
This year's summit, themed "Where Africa Meets the World: Shaping the Future of Women in Innovation," aims to empower women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fields across emerging markets.
Over 500 global leaders, innovators, and changemakers are expected to attend, focusing on inclusive innovation, African-led solutions, and empowering 5 million women by 2030.
This year's summit, themed "Where Africa Meets the World: Shaping the Future of Women in Innovation," aims to empower women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fields across emerging markets.
Over 500 global leaders, innovators, and changemakers are expected to attend, focusing on inclusive innovation, African-led solutions, and empowering 5 million women by 2030.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.10 to the US Dollar, 22.64 to the British Pound, and 19.83 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,214.29 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 85,912.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.10 to the US Dollar, 22.64 to the British Pound, and 19.83 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,214.29 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 85,912.00.
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