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Total of 8,596 smart classrooms introduced by GP Education
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To date a total of 8,596 smart classrooms have been introduced by the Gauteng Education Department.
This is part of an initiative that aims to transform classrooms into digital learning spaces with top of the range information communications technology.
The classrooms are prioritised for township secondary schools and identified primary schools in line with the department's Information and Communication Technology Strategy.
The department says full ICT schools receive smart classrooms from Grade 7 to 12, while township fee and no fee-paying schools receive the classrooms from Grades 10 to 12, depending on classroom infrastructure readiness.
This is part of an initiative that aims to transform classrooms into digital learning spaces with top of the range information communications technology.
The classrooms are prioritised for township secondary schools and identified primary schools in line with the department's Information and Communication Technology Strategy.
The department says full ICT schools receive smart classrooms from Grade 7 to 12, while township fee and no fee-paying schools receive the classrooms from Grades 10 to 12, depending on classroom infrastructure readiness.
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Transnet National Ports Authority signs public-private partnership agreement
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Transnet National Ports Authority has signed a public-private partnership agreement to increase the capacity of a Liquid Bulk Terminal at the Port of Cape Town.
The initial investment of over R195-million, will enable greater capacity for storage and distribution of fuel for, among others, international shipping, fishing and agriculture.
The Authority says it is well on track to stabilise ports and create an enabling environment for growth.
Acting TNPA Chief Executive, Adv Phillys Difeto:
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The initial investment of over R195-million, will enable greater capacity for storage and distribution of fuel for, among others, international shipping, fishing and agriculture.
The Authority says it is well on track to stabilise ports and create an enabling environment for growth.
Acting TNPA Chief Executive, Adv Phillys Difeto:
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EduPlant Programme promote food security in underserved communities
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Learners from 32 schools across the country took part in the EduPlant School Competition in Rustenburg in the North West.
The competition forms part of the wider EduPlant Programme that has supported the establishment of food gardens at thousands of schools, promoting food security in under-served communities.
Food and Trees for Africa's, Chris Wild say the project has become an impactful school food gardening and greening programme:
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The competition forms part of the wider EduPlant Programme that has supported the establishment of food gardens at thousands of schools, promoting food security in under-served communities.
Food and Trees for Africa's, Chris Wild say the project has become an impactful school food gardening and greening programme:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.50 to the US Dollar, 23.38 to the British Pound, and 20.33 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,010.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.64 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,020.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.50 to the US Dollar, 23.38 to the British Pound, and 20.33 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,010.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.64 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,020.00.
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