AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHigher Education Reform: Namibia’s UNAM hosted a “Redefining Education” summit pushing higher learning toward skills-based, innovation-driven training and urging more technical pathways alongside degrees. Language for Jobs: Tanzania is moving beyond English-only thinking, expanding multilingual learning (including Chinese, French and Arabic) to boost global competitiveness. School Support in Health Settings: South Africa’s MiDesk Global is rolling out 110 portable study desks to paediatric wards in Gauteng so hospitalised children can keep up with learning. Education Outcomes in Numbers: New South Africa data shows progress in literacy but persistent inequality—nearly half of adults still lack matric. Ebola Watch: Uganda confirmed two new Ebola cases linked to the DRC outbreak, with contact tracing underway as the region braces for spread. Energy for Learning and Growth: Ghana’s solar push is accelerating, with new projects and a policy framework aimed at cleaner, cheaper power—key for schools and skills development. Youth and Civic Participation: South Africa’s IEC says online registration added 376,000 voters since January, with youth-focused voter education ahead of the November local elections. Community Learning Through Culture: Zululand’s high schools competed in the ABC Motsepe School Choral Eisteddfod, feeding into provincial finals under the Department of Basic Education’s enrichment programme.
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