South Africa: How Infighting, Corruption Overshadow Tertiary Education In South Africa

South Africa: How Infighting, Corruption Overshadow Tertiary Education In South Africa

Some of the world’s most renowned universities and coming out tops in Africa, find themselves in the news – not for academic achievement but for in-fighting, corruption and even murder. Vice chancellors at South Africa’s universities hog the headlines and movements like Fees Must Fall  strive to highlight the plight of university students battling to find funding and accommodation to complete their studies at the University of Cape Town, University of Fort Hare, University of Pretoria a
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EQ Resources tapped for new mine in Qld

EQ Resources tapped for new mine in Qld

The Queensland government has awarded tungsten producer EQ Resources the tender for resource exploration activities across the historic Wolfram Camp and Bamford Hill mines.

The permit covers a 480 km2 area, 90km west of Cairns, and re-commercialisation of former mines was a key component of the state government’s new Critical Minerals Strategy as well as the Queensland Resources industry Development Plan.

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Construction industry gathers to innovate, celebrate, and build a resilient future at this year’s Big 5 Construct Southern Africa 

Construction industry gathers to innovate, celebrate, and build a resilient future at this year’s Big 5 Construct Southern Africa 

The tenth edition of Big 5 Construct Southern Africa concluded recently with co-located events including the Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards and African Smart Cities Summit.  “The construction industry is an engine for economic growth and prosperity and it’s through working together that we can ensure a more resilient future,” said Tracy-Lee Behr, Portfolio Director: Built Environment at dmg events.
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