AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSchool Safety & Child Protection: KZN teachers’ unions back faster vetting of public-school staff against South Africa’s National Child Protection Register after a court settlement tied to past abuse cases. Violence in Schools: Gauteng police raided Badirile Secondary School in Khutsong, seizing knives, vapes and drugs, as the MEC warned against “anarchy” in schools. Education & Gender Equity: ECOWAS plans to roll out a Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions next year, aiming to push gender-responsive governance across regional bodies. Women in STEM & Leadership: South Africa highlights women driving scientific innovation, while commentary stresses that Women’s Month progress still leaves patriarchy and inequality intact. Learning for Inclusion: Nigeria hosts Africa’s first Wheelchair Fencing Academy for persons with disabilities, running Aug 5–7. Health & Learning Risk: A study flags rising childhood malaria risk in parts of South Africa, including KZN, urging stronger surveillance and prevention. Renewable Energy Skills: Nigeria inaugurates Africa’s first renewable energy college in Kogi to train for green hydrogen and clean power careers. Innovation Competitions: Kenya hosts the China-backed university innovation competition, pushing student solutions in food security and healthcare.
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