THURSDAY, 02 APRIL 2026, 08:59
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has directed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board to activate its forensic unit immediately to work with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on cases already under investigation, and refer identified instances of fraud and misrepresentation to the appropriate authorities.
[Nile Post] Over 1,000 young Ugandans gathered at Muni University over the weekend as BrighterMonday Uganda launched its Gen-Kazi upskilling programme under the theme “Matching Ambition with Opportunity.”
[Nile Post] Brainwave Africa on Saturday hosted a community dialogue in Kampala, bringing together teachers, parents, and students to discuss the future of digital learning in Uganda.
[Independent (Kampala)] Higher education institutions (HEIs) are experiencing a major shift that should see them align with the new competency-based vocational secondary curricula, which necessitates a transition to Competence-Based Education Training (CBET) by the academic year 2027/2028. This alignment aims to bridge the gap between theoretical education and market demands, fostering economic...
[The Point] The Turkish Ambassador to The Gambia, H.E. F. Türker Oba, has commended Gambian students for their dedication to learning Turkish, describing their efforts as a strong step toward deepening cultural ties and unlocking new opportunities.
[Premium Times] Examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have been postponed
[SNA] Khartoum, March 29, 2026 (SUNA) — Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris and members of the “Hope Government” mourned Professor Mohamed Osman Salih, former head of the Sudanese Scholars Authority, who passed away after a lifetime of dedicated service.
A nonprofit foundation donated $82 million worth of properties in Hudson, N.Y., to the school, which has provided few details about its plans.
A University of North Carolina program was intended to promote civil discourse and ideological diversity. Some of its early conservative supporters say it is doing the opposite.
[Scrolla] The Gauteng Department of Education has cleared only 11% of its 86,367 employees against the National Register for Sex Offenders. Michael Waters of the DA says children are at risk because most Gauteng school workers have not been properly checked.
[Daily Trust] The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a one-month ultimatum to the federal government to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement or face an indefinite strike.
Officials say specialist teachers from Guernsey may be sent to help pupils prepare for their exams.
[Capital FM] Kisumu — The government has intensified efforts to promote inclusive education and social integration for children with disabilities through sports, following the launch of a two-day special needs games event in Seme Sub-county.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kasese, Uganda — Government-aided primary schools in hard-to-reach areas in Kasese District are grappling with severe challenges that continue to undermine pupils’ academic performance, despite efforts by education stakeholders to improve learning outcomes.
Those caught speeding on a stretch of road outside a rural school are being taught some lessons by the pupils.
A parent pleads for children to be seen as “more than just a number on a spreadsheet”.
The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive.
No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline.
The number of people on Dysgu Cymraeg courses has risen by 61% since 2017, as people in Wales rediscover the ‘poetry’ of the language
Elinor Staniforth from Cardiff hated Welsh lessons at her English-medium school – after her GCSEs, she said, she “forgot all about it”. Winning a place at Oxford University, however, made Staniforth reassess her identity and relationship with the language.
“I...
National Education Union poll finds 89% feel class sizes in England are too big to be ‘properly inclusive’
Oversized classes and inadequate staffing levels are hindering teachers’ capacity to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send), according to a large survey of state school teachers in England.
Nine out of 10 (89%) of the 10,000 teachers who took part in the...
Olivia Bailey says she wants Sure Start-style hubs that will be rolled out in England on Monday to be inclusive for all
Reform UK’s “pro-family” policies are a sham and exclude non-traditional families, the government’s early years minister has said before the rollout of hundreds of new Sure Start-style family centres across England on Monday.
Olivia Bailey said she wanted the hubs to be...