September 09
Rwanda: Nesa to Decide On School Placement Petitions
New Times
The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has announced that it will start responding to petitions from students who requested for changes in school… Read more »
Kenya: Fire Razes Down Dormitory At Meru's Njia High School
Capital FM
A dormitory housing 150 students was burnt down Sunday evening in an incident at Njia Boys High School in Meru. Read more »
Ghana: Umat Student Emerges Winner of 2024 Presidential Pitch
Ghanaian Times
Mr Samuel Naamgwinaa, a first-year student pursuing a Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Mines and Technology (UMAT), has emerged as the overall… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Shuts Down 368 Illegal Colleges
The Herald
Government has, with immediate effect, closed 368 technical and vocational training centres countrywide for operating without requisite documents in terms of the Manpower Planning… Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Arrest of Governor Bii, for Failure to Testify in Sh1.1bn Finland Education Scam
Capital FM
A Nakuru Magistrate's court has ordered th immediate arrest of Uasin Gishu Governor, Jonathan Bii and three others. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Looking Back - Literacy Classes Attended By 4 500
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Knowledge a Veritable Treasure
The Herald
The International Literacy Day was celebrated yesterday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Basks in Education 5.0 Success. . .Meets Number Plates Demand, Eyes Exports
The Herald
Zimbabwe is now producing enough number plates to meet local demand and supply other SADC countries, with negotiations underway for the country to start exporting, University of… Read more »
Uganda: Educationists in Ankole Urge Govt to Review National School Calendar
Nile Post
Educationists in the Ankole region have challenged the Ugandan government to review the national school calendar as schools continue to conduct lessons during holidays, in defiance… Read more »
Uganda: The Rising Threat to Education in Conflict Zones
Nile Post
On this International Day to Protect Education From Attack, the world's attention turns to the urgent need to safeguard educational institutions from violence, particularly in… Read more »
Uganda: Makerere Suspends Law Student Over Sexual Harassment
Nile Post
The School of Law, Makerere University has suspended a student over alleged sexual harassment. Read more »
Uganda: Ministry of Education Clarifies Misconceptions On Use of Digital Devices in Schools
Nile Post
The Ministry of Education and Sports has clarified that handheld mobile devices such as phones and tablets are prohibited in schools, even as the newly launched Digital Agenda… Read more »
Uganda: Metropolitan International University Suspends Operations to Mourn Minister Mateke
Nile Post
Metropolitan International University has temporarily suspended its operations to honor the memory of its co-founder and chairperson of the Board of Directors, the late State… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Private Investor Helps Alleviate School Shortage in Kariba Urban
The Herald
A private investor has constructed a primary school in Kariba, which is facing a deficit of schools as a result of a ballooning population. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Public-Private Partnership Brings Classroom Blocks and Borehole to Chakari School
The Herald
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) continue to score big after Craft Properties drilled a borehole and constructed classroom blocks and ablution facilities at Eastlea Primary… Read more »
Zimbabwe: University Students Challenged to Dream Big, Launch Start-Ups
The Herald
University students must dream big and venture into start-ups to promote the country's entrepreneurship and venture capital thrust, Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe Reopens Training Schools
The Herald
National carrier Air Zimbabwe has reopened its commercial and technical training schools as part of measures to improve its human resources base and generate income. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Nigerian Govt, ASUU to Meet Wednesday
Premium Times
The education minister set up the committee after his first meeting with ASUU following a 21 day strike notice issued by the union in August. Read more »
Namibia: Supreme Court Rules NSFAF Head Hilya Nghiwete's Dismissal Was Fair
Namibian
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) board of directors had a valid and fair reason for dismissing the fund's former chief executive Hilya Nghiwete in 2020, the… Read more »
September 08
Mozambique: Are Schools for Teaching or Campaigning? Battle Between Frelimo and school Director in Memba
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Frelimo is using its control of the Ministry of Education and schools to divert teachers, other staff, and even pupils to the election campaign. But not everyone agrees and there… Read more »
Rwanda: Thousands of Students Return to School Amid Mpox Precautions
New Times
As students headed back to school for the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year, health measures have in place to ensure a safe return amidst the mpox outbreak. Read more »
Nigeria: Unemployment - Sen Natasha Harps On Entrepreneurial Skills for Students
Vanguard
...grants N27.5m lifeline to 2,500 students' SMEs Read more »
Nigeria: Insubordination - Lasu VC Removes Adewuya As Lasucom Provost
Vanguard
...Idowu steps in Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Awards N855m Contract for Nigerian Law School Hostels
Daily Trust
The Adamawa State Executive Council has awarded a multi-million naira contract for the construction of four hostel blocks for the Nigerian Law School in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria 'Ll Save $1bn Annually From Africa's First Statistical Software Package - Babcock VC
Vanguard
..as Varsity lecturer unveils homegrown statistical package Read more »