Ethiopia is accelerating its efforts to build a skilled technical workforce through a growing partnership with China in vocational education. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. A key milestone is the launch of the “Chinese + Vocational Skills” programme at the Federal Technical and Vocational Training Institute (FTVTI) in Addis Ababa. This initiative combines international expertise with local priorities, aiming to equip Ethiopian youth with hands-on skills essential for industrial transformation and long-term…

BRICS countries are strengthening cooperation in the field of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a key tool for sustainable socio-economic development. The Brazilian Ministry of Education hosted a meeting of the BRICS TVET Cooperation Alliance (BRICS TCA), which discussed expanding access to education, innovation, and training for skills in demand in the labour market. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Government. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministries of Education, scientific…

BEIJING – An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on accelerating the building of China into a leading country in education will be published on Sunday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s 11th issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee.  The article emphasizes that education serves as the cornerstone for building…

The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled plans to accelerate digital transformation and inclusive education, according to a statement made by the country’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, during a press briefing. The senior official explained that the decision was based on the outcomes of the 14th Innovation Africa Summit, held in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). The event brought together African ministers, private sector leaders, and development partners to address educational challenges through public-private collaboration. This is reported…

Zimbabwe is set to train over 10,000 teachers and lecturers annually in artificial intelligence and digital literacy through a new partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of a broader strategy to advance industrialisation and digital transformation in the country. The initiative was announced by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, during a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare. He confirmed that Zimbabwe will collaborate with digital education institutions from the UAE to expand access…

Dawie Roodt, an economist at the Efficient Group, has advocated that certain state universities in South Africa be closed and converted into colleges, claiming that they are not creating the “right skills” in comparison to private institutions. This concept stems from a worry about the skills mismatch in the South African employment market. However, the plan to close public institutions indicates a fundamental misunderstanding of the varied functions within the post-secondary education and training system, and it risks jeopardising public…

Renowned economist Dawie Roodt said this week that most public universities in South Africa should be closed because they are not producing the required skills. He gave some examples, such as the need for electricians, and asserted that the humanities are at the bottom of the skills set production.  While theology specifically was not mentioned by Roodt in his musings, the question of its space in a university always lingers around. For this reason, one is prone to respond since…

Autumn graduation ceremonies at South African universities have become a celebration, joy and cultural display spectacle. Dancing, ululating and traditional performances such as indlamu fill auditoriums and social media feeds. On the surface, these jubilant ceremonies reflect pride and achievement, especially among Black students who have traversed significant socio-economic and structural hurdles to obtain their degrees.  However, behind the rhythmic steps and colourful gowns lies a sobering contradiction: the persistent failure of South African universities to respond meaningfully to the…

Representatives from BRICS nations convened to strengthen cooperation on the mutual recognition of academic qualifications, aiming to simplify and streamline the process of validating degrees obtained abroad. This is reported by the official website of Brazil’s Ministry of Education. The discussions were held virtually and included delegations from Brazil, China, Egypt, Russia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates, with observers from Indonesia and Ethiopia also present. Organised by Brazil’s Ministry of Education as part of the BRICS-Education activities, the…

LIMPOPO – In a proud moment for the Limpopo Legislature, the African National Congress (ANC) and many people from all spheres of society, Dr Makoma Makhurupetje, Speaker of the Legislature, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Administration by the University of Limpopo. Makhurupetje, the ANC’s provincial executive committee (PEC) member and former Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, officially received her Doctoral Degree at the graduation ceremony in Polokwane on Saturday, 12 April 2025.  The former…