March 17
South Africa: UCT Welcomes New Additions to Shuttle Fleet
UCT
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has introduced nine new 40-seater Yutong midi buses to its iconic UCT Shuttle fleet, enhancing commuter experience and boosting the reliability of… Read more »
Liberia: More Undergraduate Scholarships Insight for Margibian Youth
Liberian Observer
As Indian Ambassador Pledges support for education; Lauds Jeety for improving the SRC schools, hospital facilities, Others Read more »
Nigeria: The Regent Secondary School Abuja Achieves Bso Outstanding Status [press release]
Premium Times
The Regent Secondary School, Abuja becomes the first school in West Africa to be judged outstanding by British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspectors Read more »
Uganda: Just in - Cooperative College Students Demand Bursar's Removal
Nile Post
Protesters accuse Kayanja of financial mismanagement, leading to administrative disruptions. The college administration has yet to respond to the allegations. Read more »
Eritrea: National School Leaving Examination Underway
Shabait
The National School Leaving Examination for the academic year 2024/2025 commenced today, 17 March, across the country, as well as at International Eritrean Community Schools in… Read more »
Liberia: African Theology Leadership Institute Opens in Liberia
New Dawn
The African Theology and Leadership Institute (ATLI) officially launches in Liberia, bringing together bishops, pastors, church leaders, and theologians to discuss sustainable… Read more »
March 16
South Africa: Who Owns Digital Data About You? South African Legal Scholar Weighs Up Property and Privacy Rights [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In the digital economy, data is more than just information - it is an asset with immense economic and strategic value. Yet, despite its significance, a fundamental legal question… Read more »
March 14
Kenya: KNEC Releases 2025 KCSE Timetable Running From October 21
Capital FM
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination timetable, scheduling the exams from October 21 to… Read more »
Nigeria: We Have Given 42,000 Students Free Corrective Glasses, Says Adeleke
Leadership
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has said about 42,000 students and pupils of both secondary and public primary schools have received corrective eyeglasses free of charge to… Read more »
Kenya: Panel to Interview 11 Candidates for IEBC Chairperson Slot From March 24
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel has shortlisted 11 candidates from a pool of 37 applicants for the position of Chairperson, with… Read more »
Liberia: Several Students Abandon Classes for Traditional Practice, Gbarma High Principal Asserts
Liberian Investigator
The Principal of Gbarma Central High School, Mr. Blama Konneh, has revealed that several students of the institution recently abandoned classes to be initiated into the Sande and… Read more »
March 13
Liberia: 3500 Teaching Scholarships End With U.S. Aid Cuts
FrontPageAfrica
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South Africa: NSFAS Finalises Allowance Payments for 2025 Academic Year
SAnews.gov.za
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced that the allowance payments for the 2025 academic year have been finalised and are ready for implementation. Read more »
South Africa: Basic Education Committee Calls for Equity in Learner Placement [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
Equity and transparency are key when provincial education departments place learners in schools. This was the clear message on Tuesday, 11 March, during a Portfolio Committee on… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Education Budget Fails to Meet 20% Dakar Target, CSEC Raises Alarm
Nyasa Times
The Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has expressed deep concern over Malawi's persistent failure to allocate at least 20% of the national budget to education, as per the… Read more »
March 12
Zimbabwe: MSF Helps Sex Workers Overcome Adversity Through Peer Education
MSF
For the young sex workers of Mbare and Epworth, Zimbabwe, the streets are more than a workplace—they are a battlefield. Violence, stigma, and a lack of access to healthcare… Read more »
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Psychiatrist Calls for Psychosocial Support for Kings College Students
Premium Times
NAN also recalls that the reports about the disease in the College started sometime in November/December 2024 Read more »
Guinea: Kadiatou's Journey From Forced Marriage to Education [press release]
World Bank
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Eritrea: National School Leaving Examination
Shabait
Dr. Bisrat Gebru, Director of the Testing Center at the Higher Education Institution and Research, announced that the 2025 National School Leaving Examination will be conducted… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Promises HELB Disbursements By the End of the Week
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced that the government will release Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funds by the end of the week, providing relief to thousands of students… Read more »
Botswana: Botswana's Education System in ICU
The Patriot
A sad reality on the local education system continued to take toll as an overall record of over 30 000 candidates have technically failed the Botswana General Certificate of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kings College Principal Speaks After Fatal Diphtheria Outbreak
Premium Times
The Lagos State Government has since declared an emergency in the school and commenced vaccination of all the students and staff. Read more »
March 11
Rwanda: Why Govt Plans to Set Up 20 New Resource Rooms for Learners With Disability
New Times
The Ministry of Education plans to construct 20 new resource rooms and assessment centers--specialised classrooms designed to support learners with disabilities--across all… Read more »
South Africa: Basic Education Surpasses 93 Percent Milestone in Eradicating Pit Toilets
SAnews.gov.za
The Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative has successfully eradicated over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country. Read more »
Liberia: Teachers Training Institute Seeks Better Welfare for Teachers
New Dawn
The President of the National Association of Private Teacher Training Institutes in Liberia (NAPTTIL), Rev. Andrew S. Fayiah, pledges to engage constructively with the Liberian… Read more »
