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Basic Education and Digital Technologies Ministers launch Smart Tablet Initiative at Glenvista Primary School
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The Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, undertook a joint handover of smart learning tablets to learners at Glenvista Primary School in Johannesburg on Thursday.
The donation by private sector partners, form part of government’s broader efforts to improve school connectivity, digital literacy and access to coding and robotics education in the basic education sector.
The handover is a practical step towards equipping learners with 21st-century skills, fostering early exposure to technology, while preparing them to thrive in a fast-changing economy.
Gwarube emphasized the role technology plays in improving education outcomes and in transforming the learning experience for children.
The donation by private sector partners, form part of government’s broader efforts to improve school connectivity, digital literacy and access to coding and robotics education in the basic education sector.
The handover is a practical step towards equipping learners with 21st-century skills, fostering early exposure to technology, while preparing them to thrive in a fast-changing economy.
Gwarube emphasized the role technology plays in improving education outcomes and in transforming the learning experience for children.
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Standard Bank continues support for Women in Business Award
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Standard Bank has announced its continued partnership with the South African Future Trust as the official sponsor of the Women in Business Award for the second consecutive year.
The recognition celebrates the extraordinary achievements of female business leaders who demonstrate resilience, innovation and leadership in driving South Africa's economic growth.
The Women in Business Award winner will receive a R500,000 grand prize geared at accelerating business growth and impact.
The prize includes:
A R250,000 cash injection for immediate business development and a R250,000 support package featuring mentorship from seasoned industry leaders.
Winners will be announced at The South African Future Trust Summit, taking place on the 5th and 6th of November, at the Sandton Convention Centre.
The recognition celebrates the extraordinary achievements of female business leaders who demonstrate resilience, innovation and leadership in driving South Africa's economic growth.
The Women in Business Award winner will receive a R500,000 grand prize geared at accelerating business growth and impact.
The prize includes:
A R250,000 cash injection for immediate business development and a R250,000 support package featuring mentorship from seasoned industry leaders.
Winners will be announced at The South African Future Trust Summit, taking place on the 5th and 6th of November, at the Sandton Convention Centre.
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Cape Forum and International Agricultural Academy partner to unlock Agricultural Careers in the Western Cape
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The Cape Forum and the International Agricultural Academy for Africa have joined forces to help learners at agricultural schools in the Western Cape, to unlock a career in agriculture.
The initiative forms part of i3A's school programme which aims to give learners the opportunity to begin their agricultural studies from Grade 10—covering a wide range of fields such as beef and crop production, wildlife management and viticulture.
The Cape Forum’s Bernard Pieters says the partnership creates exciting pathways for young people to enter the Agricultural sector with real-world skills and opportunities.
The initiative forms part of i3A's school programme which aims to give learners the opportunity to begin their agricultural studies from Grade 10—covering a wide range of fields such as beef and crop production, wildlife management and viticulture.
The Cape Forum’s Bernard Pieters says the partnership creates exciting pathways for young people to enter the Agricultural sector with real-world skills and opportunities.
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