Online learning environment for the masses

Although there is still no clear plan for the Skills Development sector as lockdown restrictions begin to lift from Friday, there have been some very clear and fundamental learnings for the education sector amidst this…

Six ways to reach your financial resolution

It’s almost the end of “Januworry” - the month of festive season overspending recovery and the pressure of New Year’s resolutions – many of them financial. But setting financial resolutions is a proven way to…

Preparing your budget for unexpected expenses

Unexpected events (expenses) such as a loss of income due to illness or retrenchment can have a long-lasting impact on you and your family’s financial wellbeing. For example, if the breadwinner is retrenched or a…

The business of being a student

Transitioning from high school learner to varsity student can be challenging. Some relish in the carefree student lifestyle, while others are eager to take the first step to career success and adulthood. If you find…

Time for an African charter on academic freedom

Source: University World News The UNESCO Recommendation Concerning the Status of Higher Education Teaching Personnel was adopted by the Paris-based United Nations agency’s general conference in 1997, after a thorough process of consultation with academic…