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Education Should Be Linked To Job Opportunities
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City of Johannesburg Human Settlements Mayoral Committee Member Mlungisi Mabaso has emphasized the importance of linking classroom learning to job opportunities.
This as the Youth in Construction Summit recently took place at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre, bringing together aspiring young builders, students, industry leaders, and government representatives.
The platform aimed to shape the future of the construction industry by exploring ways to align education with industry needs and promote youth entrepreneurship.
Mabaso called on government, educational institutions, and the private sector to invest in youth development through skills training, mentorship, internships, and procurement opportunities.
This as the Youth in Construction Summit recently took place at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre, bringing together aspiring young builders, students, industry leaders, and government representatives.
The platform aimed to shape the future of the construction industry by exploring ways to align education with industry needs and promote youth entrepreneurship.
Mabaso called on government, educational institutions, and the private sector to invest in youth development through skills training, mentorship, internships, and procurement opportunities.
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Headline 2
Young South Africans Created "Marking App Africa To Transform The Education Landscape
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A group of innovative young South Africans has created the "Marking App Africa", an ed-tech platform that uses automation to mark handwritten tests.
This potentially saves teachers up to 80% of their administrative time.
This cutting-edge solution is set to transform the education landscape and make a positive impact on the teaching profession.
Education Expert Derrick Manyisa says this will help solve existing problems in the education sector:
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This potentially saves teachers up to 80% of their administrative time.
This cutting-edge solution is set to transform the education landscape and make a positive impact on the teaching profession.
Education Expert Derrick Manyisa says this will help solve existing problems in the education sector:
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Kenya & Tanzania Hope To Enhance Cross-Border Trade With Terrestrial Fiber Link
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Kenya and Tanzania hope to enhance cross-border trade and stimulate regional commerce with the Terrestrial Fiber Link between the two east African states.
The 2 nations last week launched a fiber link connecting Mombasa and Dar es Salaam to boost regional digital infrastructure.
Kenya's Information and Communication Technology, Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo says the fiber connectivity will establish resilient communication networks and bridge the digital divide in East Africa.
The 2 nations last week launched a fiber link connecting Mombasa and Dar es Salaam to boost regional digital infrastructure.
Kenya's Information and Communication Technology, Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo says the fiber connectivity will establish resilient communication networks and bridge the digital divide in East Africa.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.87 to the US Dollar, 23.85 to the British Pound, and 20.63 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,313.34 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 71.60 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,059.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.87 to the US Dollar, 23.85 to the British Pound, and 20.63 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,313.34 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 71.60 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,059.00.
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