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Ghana: Why Country Needs to Change Its Approach to Education

14.04.2008 21:38    allafrica.com
It has been observed that in order for Ghana to be truly the Gateway to Afrika and play a key role in the economic renaissance of the continent, there needs to be a radical overhaul, re-analysis and re-appraisal of the


Ghana: New Polytechnic Law Must Be Applied Carefully

14.04.2008 21:38    allafrica.com
The Chairman of the Ho Polytechnic Council, Prof. Frank Obed Kwami, has stressed the need for careful study and implementation of the new Polytechnic Law, Polytechnic Act 2007, Act 745, which has been enacted to replace Polytechnic Law 1992, PNDC

Uganda: Makerere Bosses Face Dismissal Over Mismanagement

14.04.2008 21:38    allafrica.com
Makerere University's top managers were yesterday questioned by the University Council following a recommendation by the academic staff that they should be fired over alleged financial mismanagement and incompetence.

Uganda: How Profiteering From Aids Has Killed Millions

14.04.2008 16:59    allafrica.com
Title: Genocide by Denial: How Profiteering from HIV/Aids Killed Millions

Uganda: Kyambogo Report Ready for Discussion

14.04.2008 16:57    allafrica.com
A committee that was set up to draft a staff and salary structure to resolve the Kyambogo University stand-off has completed its report.

Uganda: Govt to Consider Students' Insurance

14.04.2008 16:57    allafrica.com
IF it works out, Ugandan students will benefit from a medical insurance scheme.

Kenya: Where IT Lessons Are Free

14.04.2008 16:57    allafrica.com
Residents of Ongata Rongai found it hard to believe when David Chege Njoroge said he was opening a school where local youth could learn about computers for free.

Uganda: From Teaching to Research

14.04.2008 16:57    allafrica.com
In this second part of the university's response to "The Makerere Papers" authored by Dr Hyuha Mukwanason, Gilbert Kadilo focusses on the questions of research, and comments on the mismanagement of the Mature Age Office and the Academic Transcripts Office.

Rwanda: Law Reprimanding Genocide Ideology to Be Taught in Schools

14.04.2008 16:57    allafrica.com
The Rwandan law reprimanding genocide ideology will be taught in the schools, according to the ministry of education.

Angola: Kwanza-Norte - Training for Civic Education Agents Ended Sunday

14.04.2008 16:57    allafrica.com
At least 70 social promoters with churches, youth associations and political organisations based in Angola's northern Kwanza-Norte province ended on Sunday here a training in electoral and civic education, Angop learnt.

Nigeria: Benue Saves N17m From Staff Verification

14.04.2008 16:57    allafrica.com
In its bid to fight the menace of ghost workers on the payroll of teachers, the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB) has yielded results as the board has saved over N17million from the ongoing staff verification exercise so

Ghana: Krobo District Bans Wake-Keeping

14.04.2008 16:57    allafrica.com
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Yilo Krobo District, Mr. Joseph Adu Tawiah, has announced a ban on wake-keepings in the district. Funerals should, as well, close before 6:00pm on weekends.

Sierra Leone: Choithram Foundation Doles Out Le 36m

14.04.2008 16:57    allafrica.com
Choithram International Foundation Thursday donated Le36 million to the Choithram scholarship fund in Sierra Leone.

Ghana: Getfund Supports Three Girls Institutions in Ashanti

14.04.2008 16:57    allafrica.com
THE GOVERNMENT has presented three TATA pickup vehicles to three girls second cycle Senior High schools in the Ashanti Region, through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund).

Nigeria: Hon Goza Now Amac's Councillor for Education

14.04.2008 16:57    allafrica.com
In order to offer effective service delivery and for smooth operations of the council, the executive chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. (Dr.) Zephaniah Bitrus Jisalo, has approved the appointment of Musa Ali Goza, as the supervisory councillor

Nigeria: Writers Celebrate Things Fall Apart At 50

14.04.2008 12:26    allafrica.com
Chinua Achebe's literary profundity was again brought to light as his evergreen publication; "Things fall Apart" celebrated its Golden anniversary. The prestigious event which held at the National Theatre was a joint effort of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)

Nigeria: New Book Refocuses Civil Service Reforms

14.04.2008 12:26    allafrica.com
Against the backdrop of resurgent fuel scarcity, rolling blackouts, unexecuted public works and general inability of government to provide basic services to the people, the searchlight is once again on the civil service, also described as the engine of government,

Botswana: PHK Launches Book On Energy Efficiency

14.04.2008 12:26    allafrica.com
The Department of Energy Affairs in the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR) in conjunction with the Danish Energy Management held a workshop on Tuesday at the Gaborone Sun during which they launched an energy efficiency book as

Nigeria: History of Country Unfinished, Says Kukah

14.04.2008 12:26    allafrica.com
Renowned Catholic priest and erudite scholar, Monsignor Matthew Hassan Kukah, has appealed to Nigerian youths to imbibe the attitude of humility and good character, towards achieving a good future for the overall development of Nigeria.

Botswana: Over 1,200 Teachers to Pilot 'Emotional Intelligence'

14.04.2008 12:24    allafrica.com
After a concern with the quality of learning and learner attitudes in schools were observed to be declining, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development has come up with an Emotional Intelligence Training Programme.

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