SAQA Scraps Over 1,100 Outdated Qualifications - South African News Briefs - May 20, 2026
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Oyo School Abduction - 2-Yr-Old Toddler Among 46 Victims
Vanguard
·25 pupils, teachers still missing in Oyo -- Police Read more »
Group Seeks Action On Period Stigma, Poor Menstrual Access Affecting Girls' Education
Premium Times
The call comes amid growing concerns over menstrual health challenges affecting girls and women across Nigeria, particularly in low-income communities where sanitary products… Read more »
Liberia Rated Among World's Worst in Education
New Dawn
The international human rights organization, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has rated Liberia among the worst-performing education systems globally. Read more »
University of Education Launches First-Ever Degree Programmes
Foroyaa
The University of Education The Gambia (UEG), formerly Gambia College, on Tuesday, 19th May 2026 officially launched its first-ever degree programmes, marking a major milestone in… Read more »
Scam Alert - South Africa's Education Department Warns Against 'Teacher Assistants Phase 6' Job Scams On Facebook
Africa Check
SCAM ALERT: South Africa's education department warns against "teacher assistants phase 6" job scams on Facebook Read more »
Tinubu's Appointment of 40-Year Old Aina As JAMB Registrar, Receives Widespread Applause [press release]
Premium Times
The appointment has generated widespread conversation across the education, policy, and technology sectors, not merely because of Professor Aina's age, but because of the depth of… Read more »
Egypt Reaffirms Scholarship Support for Ugandan Students
Nile Post
The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral… Read more »
Old Mutual Expands Financial Literacy Drive to MDF and Other Institutions Amid Growing Economic Pressure
Nyasa Times
Old Mutual Malawi has intensified its nationwide financial literacy campaign by engaging members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and several civilian institutions in a series of… Read more »
Cambridge, Alsama Partner to Expand University Access for Refugees, Displaced Youths
This Day
Cambridge University Press and Assessment, and Alsama Project, have signed an agreement to develop and expand a new qualification aimed at helping refugees and displaced youths… Read more »
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Young People's Scientific Training
ANGOP
The Secretary of State for Pre-School and Primary Education, Pacheco Francisco, reaffirmed on Wednesday in Luanda the government's commitment to strengthening education in the… Read more »
NLC Demands Urgent Action Over Oyo School Abductions
Premium Times
NLC warned that persistent insecurity could push desperate citizens toward relying on criminal groups for protection, describing such a possibility as dangerous for national unity… Read more »
Patterns of Language
UCT
A journey into the formal foundations of natural language began as Professor Ryan Nefdt delivered his inaugural lecture on 20 May. Read more »
EACC Calls for Tougher Academic Certificate Verification Ahead of 2027 Elections
Capital FM
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has called on universities, colleges, examination bodies, and professional regulators to tighten verification of academic… Read more »
Tamfeda Award to Outstanding Students
Shabait
- The Tamfeda Award has been provided to 63 outstanding students, including 18 female students, who scored high marks in the 2024/2025 eighth-grade national examination in Molqui… Read more »
