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South Africa

Matrics urged to uphold integrity as they take NSC pledge

Today at 13:45 PM, via SAnews

Matrics urged to uphold integrity as they take NSC pledge

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates to approach their final examinations with honesty, integrity, and a sense of responsibility to themselves and the country.

Speaking at the National Senior Certificate Pledge Signing Ceremony held at Harry Gwala High...

Sport

Spain recall Hermoso after 12-month absence

Today at 16:00 PM, via BBC News

Spain’s record scorer Jenni Hermoso has been handed a recall after a 12-month absence by new manager Sonia Bermudez, along with Barcelona defender Mapi Leon.

Education

Compulsory maths and English GCSE resits too inflexible, says curriculum chief

Today at 16:07 PM, via The Guardian

Becky Francis says pupils condemned to retaking maths and English face ‘blocks to progress’ and system needs overhaul

The requirement that children who fail GCSE maths and English must repeatedly resit the exams is too inflexible and needs to be overhauled, according to Becky Francis, the head of the government’s curriculum review.

Francis said the full review, ordered by the education...

Education

Africa: The Africa Education Trust Fund Ai Conference Launched in Accra

Today at 14:16 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Africa Education Trust Fund Artificial Intelligence (AETF – AI) Conference was launched in Accra on Tuesday on the theme: “AI for Africa: Unlocking Opportunities for Education, Innovation and Sustainable Development.”

Education

Africa: Prof. Akyeampong Launches Book On Education Reform in Africa Oct 22

Today at 14:16 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] A renowned Ghanaian educationist and global thought leader, Professor Kwame Akyeampong, is set to launch his latest book, co-authored with Dr Sean Higgins, titled “Reconceptualising the Learning Crisis in Africa: Multi-dimensional Pedagogies of Accelerated Learning Programmes.”

Science/Tech

Only 40% of Workers Have High-Quality Jobs, Gallup Finds

Today at 16:00 PM, via Slashdot

joshuark writes: Not all jobs are created equal, according to the new American Job Quality Study. The nationally representative survey of roughly 18,000 Americans finds that just 40% of U.S. workers hold “quality jobs,” “Quality jobs” are defined as roles with fair compensation, safe environments, growth opportunities, agency and manageable schedules. Quality jobs are linked to higher...

Health

How to spot if you have athlete’s foot

Today at 14:34 PM, via BBC News

Dr Ivan Bristow – from the British Association of Dermatologists’ Foot Fungus Task Force – explains why the signs of athlete’s foot can get missed by doctors and nurses.