Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Walter Sisulu University Flags Department of Higher Education for Development Setbacks

During the engagement, the Chairperson of the university’s Council informed the committee that DHET had declined to allow the university to use approximately R100 million in interest earned from long-standing unused infrastructure funds

Walter Sisulu University yesterday raised concerns that delays in its development were being driven by a lack of cooperation from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education is currently conducting oversight visits to post-school education institutions in the Eastern Cape to assess their…

Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) |

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)-International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) Islamic Finance and Development Journal Retains Scopus Indexing

This milestone reflects the Journal’s strong academic foundations, rigorous peer-review processes, and growing international impact, supported by established editorial governance within INCEIF

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://ISDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce that the International Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development (IJIFSD), published through a collaborative initiative between IsDBI and the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), continues to be indexed in the Scopus database following a successful…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Activity assessment meeting of Ministry of Education

According to the reports presented, over 35,000 adults, including 89% females, were registered for adult education, of whom 76% successfully completed their education

The Ministry of Education conducted an activity assessment meeting for 2025 and discussed its action plan for 2026. At the meeting, which was attended by heads of departments and units, representatives of Eritrean schools in Sudan, as well as representatives of the UNESCO office, a detailed report was presented focusing…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Conference to enhance role of students in preserving the environment

At the event, a general knowledge competition focusing on environmental issues was conducted among students with a view to enhancing their awareness, and awards were presented to the winners

A conference aimed at enhancing the role of students in environmental preservation was conducted on 26 January in the port city of Assab. The conference, which was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment and the Ministry of Education, focused on establishing environmental clubs in junior…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Activities for Strengthening Organizational Capacity

The Eritrean National Committee in Sweden also conducted its annual activity assessment meeting on 24 January

Nationals residing in Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden have conducted various activities aimed at strengthening organizational capacity and awareness. According to a report, Mr. Tewolde Yohannes, Head of Public and Community Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in the UK and Ireland, conducted a seminar for nationals in Newcastle on…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Angola’s Talent Infrastructure: Why a 2025 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Deal is Reshaping Oil & Gas Growth

Angola is leveraging global partnerships to advance skills development and training, positioning human capital at the forefront of industry growth

Angola is converting upstream momentum into long-term capacity through a 2025 academic–industry partnership (http://apo-opa.co/4aah6oa) with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), centered on the Higher Polytechnic Institute of Technologies and Sciences (ISPTEC) and national oil company Sonangol. Launched with the support and vision of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Higher Education Committee Calls for Action, as University of Limpopo Faces Soaring Legal Fees

The committee is currently conducting oversight visits to assess post-school education and training institutions across Limpopo Province

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has raised serious concerns about the University of Limpopo’s continued high spending on legal fees, most of which involve cases against students and staff members. The committee questioned how excessive legal expenditure over a five-year period was not identified earlier through the…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education Satisfied with University of Venda’s State of Readiness

The committee was particularly impressed by progress at the Health Sciences precinct, where construction challenges have been addressed and the building is now fully operational

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training concluded a successful oversight visit to the University of Venda yesterday, where it expressed satisfaction with the institution’s level of preparedness for the 2026 academic year. The visit marked the start of the committee’s week-long oversight programme, aimed at assessing higher education…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Zimbabwe First Lady discussed the impact of their programs - Train healthcare providers, support Infertile Women & Girl Education

Together with Zimbabwe First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 166 scholarships for local doctors in Zimbabwe in many critical and underserved specialties

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” , during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof.…

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Bromsgrove Black Students Association Officially Launched

Founded in 1553, Bromsgrove School is one of Britain’s oldest and most distinguished co-educational boarding and day schools

Bromsgrove School Franco-Gabonese student-athlete Nelson Pompigne-Mognard (www.NelsonPM.co) is proud to announce the creation of the Bromsgrove Black Students Association (BBSA) (www.Bromsgrove-School.co.uk), a pioneering student-led initiative dedicated to celebrating African and Black cultures, fostering unity, and promoting cultural awareness within the school community. Founded by Nelson, the BBSA will serve as…