Every time a school removes pure mathematics, a girl who could have been an engineer, scientist, or innovator is told: ‘This path is not for you’. Mathematics is more than a subject on the timetable. It is the entry ticket to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the very fields where South Africa… Continue reading Why Dropping Pure Maths Betrays a Generation of Girls
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Zimbabwe Strengthens Support for Disability Rights and Inclusive Education
The government of Zimbabwe is calling on employers across sectors to prioritise the recruitment of people with disabilities, as part of its broader commitment to promoting equal opportunities and fostering social inclusion. Zimbabwe urgently needs to bridge the employment gap for people with disabilities, according to Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo,… Continue reading Zimbabwe Strengthens Support for Disability Rights and Inclusive Education
South Africa Is Not Ready for the Coming White-Collar AI Bloodbath
A major disruption is unfolding in global white-collar employment. According to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could vanish in the next five years due to advances in artificial intelligence. As detailed in Axios’ article “Behind the Curtain: A White-Collar Bloodbath”, this isn’t science fiction; it’s a forecast from one… Continue reading South Africa Is Not Ready for the Coming White-Collar AI Bloodbath
Nigeria and UAE Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Youth Digital Empowerment
Nigeria has entered into a significant partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to equip young Nigerians with advanced digital skills, entrepreneurial training, and access to global innovation networks. This was reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. During a high-level visit to the UAE, Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande met… Continue reading Nigeria and UAE Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Youth Digital Empowerment
Ethiopia and China Expand Vocational Training Partnership
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)… Continue reading Ethiopia and China Expand Vocational Training Partnership
Brazil Proposes Priorities for Professional Education in BRICS Countries
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… Continue reading Brazil Proposes Priorities for Professional Education in BRICS Countries
Update: Xi’s Article on Building China Into Leading Country in Education to be Published
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… Continue reading Update: Xi’s Article on Building China Into Leading Country in Education to be Published
Zimbabwe Unveils Plan for Digital and Inclusive Education Reform
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… Continue reading Zimbabwe Unveils Plan for Digital and Inclusive Education Reform
Zimbabwe and UAE Launch AI Training and Solar-Powered Digital Education Initiative
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,… Continue reading Zimbabwe and UAE Launch AI Training and Solar-Powered Digital Education Initiative
Dawie Roodt’s Proposal that South Africa’s Public Universities be Converted into Colleges Misdiagnosis the Problem and Undermines their Developmental, Democratic and Intellectual Missions
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… Continue reading Dawie Roodt’s Proposal that South Africa’s Public Universities be Converted into Colleges Misdiagnosis the Problem and Undermines their Developmental, Democratic and Intellectual Missions