May 24
Nigeria: ABUAD, a Catalyst for Change in Nigeria, Says Afe Babalola
This Day
The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, says the university has become a major catalyst for positive change in society in Nigeria, Africa and… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Warns Against Charging Public School Learners Fees
Nyasa Times
Secretary for Education, Chikondano Mussa has warned education officers against charging learners in public primary schools user fees, saying this contributes to high drop out… Read more »
May 23
South Africa: Govt Criticised for Blaming Covid-19 for Country's Literacy Crisis
GroundUp
Department of basic education needs to take responsibility for "devastating" literacy rates, say opposition and civil society Read more »
Zimbabwe: Curriculum Review Consultations Draw Fire - Parents, Teachers Demand CALA Scrapping
New Zimbabwe
The recent call by the Primary and Secondary Education Ministry for stakeholders to give their input into the new curriculum has already started drawing fire amid widespread calls… Read more »
Ghana: Extend Annual Subventions, Infrastructure Support to Private Universities ...Govt Urged
Ghanaian Times
The Chairman of the Governing Council, Anglican University College of Technology (ANGUTEC), Dr Daniel Owiredu, has said that public universities strategy to offer programmes… Read more »
Tanzania: Committee to Enhance Education-Labour Market Link Launched
Daily News
IN efforts to improve education quality, the Ministry for Education, Science and Technology has launched the Industrial Advisory Committee which will determine need for… Read more »
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Africa: Sister City Partnerships: Creating 500 New Sister Cities Throughout the African Continent Over the Next 5 Years
ACSUS
Cities worldwide are emerging as influential actors on the global stage, prompting local governments to enhance global competitiveness and responsiveness through sister-city… Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan Crisis - Reps Ask Nigerian Universities to Absorb Returnee Students
Premium Times
Rep says Nigerian universities must give the returnees the opportunity to continue their education in Nigeria Read more »
South Africa: National Reading Plan to Be Revised As SA Grapples With Poor Early Grade Learner Literacy [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Efforts by the Department of Basic Education to revise its National Reading Plan are under way, with officials pushing a 'refined focus' on early childhood and African home… Read more »
Nigeria: Direct Entry - JAMB Announces New Deadline for Pin Sales, Registration
Premium Times
JAMB has also expanded registration areas in Lagos to cater for more candidates ahead of the new closing date. Read more »
May 22
South Africa: Opposition to Ask Watchdog to Probe Expenditure at Ministerial Houses - South African News Briefs - May 22, 2023
allAfrica
Opposition to Ask Public Protector to Probe Alleged Corruption in Maintenance of Minister's Homes Read more »
South Africa: UCT Council Chair Resigns Following Governance Panel's Recommendations
GroundUp
Report makes several findings against Babalwa Ngyonyama, particularly in relation to her treatment of former deputy vice-chancellor Lis Lange Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's 10 Year-Olds Are Struggling to Read - It Can Be Fixed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
More than 80% of South Africa's grade 4 pupils - who are on average nine or 10 years old - cannot read for meaning. That means they can't answer basic questions about or draw… Read more »
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Kenya: New Study by inABLE and Technoprise Global Explores Design Challenges Young Kenyans with Disabilities Face When Working Online
Mastercard Foundation
The study emphasizes design challenges and the need to think about digital platforms as inclusive workplaces. It also highlights success stories that show the potential of online… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, Kebbi Records Highest, Lowest Entrants As 11,350 Write Teachers' Qualifying Exams
This Day
Over 11,350 candidates at the weekend participated in the first batch of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Professional Qualifying Examination, (PQE)across the… Read more »
Liberia: Students of the AML's School System Organize Career Fair
New Republic
In the Liberian School System where students are required to study many subjects at the high school level before entering a university, it is sometimes difficult for the students… Read more »
South Africa: Behind UCT Council Chair Babalwa Ngonyama's Resignation [analysis]
Daily Maverick
UCT Council Chair Babalwa Ngonyama announced in an email on Monday that she is resigning from her role, citing her concerns about a panel tasked by the council with investigating… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Reelects Osodeke As President, Other Officers
Premium Times
Founded in 1978, ASUU is the largest union of academics in Nigeria but is famous for its unending industrial dispute with the Nigerian government. Read more »
Kenya: New University Funding Model to Solve Cash Crisis in Public Institutions - Monari
Capital FM
The new university funding regime announced by President William Ruto will see the current scenario of cash crisis bedeviling public universities dwindle. Read more »
Namibia: Amukana - Rural Schools Perform Better
New Era
Oshana regional director of education Hileni Amukana expressed her surprise and admiration that rural schools are performing better than those in urban areas. She was speaking last… Read more »
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Africa: Over 30,000 farmers in Rwanda to benefit from OCP School Lab Project
OCP
Murindi, May 18 th , 2023 – In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture , RAB (Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board) and in coordination with USAID and CNFA ,… Read more »
Ghana: Amirnazir Ahmad Mubasshir of Ahmadiyyat (1936-1981) - His Short Biography [analysis]
Ghanaian Times
In celebration of the centenary of Ahmadiyyat in Ghana since 1921, I have selected Sheikh Ahmad Nazir for discussion of his short biography. Read more »
Ghana: UMaT, Miwatek Sign MOU to Clean Water Bodies Polluted By Mining Activities
Ghanaian Times
The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa and Miwatek Ghana Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct research that will aid in the cleaning of… Read more »
Liberia: Pastor Joah Pays Back to Zondo Town
New Republic
Zondo Town was a scene of jubilations last Saturday, when ground was broken for the construction of an elementary school in the area. Read more »
Kenya: Revised Law to Centralize University Placement Regardless of Sponsorship
Capital FM
The Ministry of Education is mulling an amendment to the Universities Act to allow centralized placement of both State-sponsored and self-sponsored students to higher learning… Read more »
May 21
Tanzania: Report Reveals How Climate Change Denies Children Right to Education
Daily News
THE Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) has launched a report on climate change effects, among others, it shows that children were denied the right to education due to people's… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Reading Crisis - 5 Steps to Address Children's Literacy Struggles [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kunyashe is a Grade 1 pupil in Cape Town, South Africa. She's very focused on her schoolwork. She shares a tiny one-roomed shack, hardly bigger than a double bed, with her mother… Read more »
Uganda: FXPesa Opens Academy in Kampala to Offer Financial Literacy Lessons
Nile Post
FXPesa Academy is part of the global Equiti Group has opened its first financial education centre in Kampala to provide free financial education seminars and money management… Read more »