South Africa: Social Media for Sex Education – South African Teens Explain How It Would Help Them
[The Conversation Africa] Most teenagers dread talking about sex with their parents. Their parents feel the same way. In some societies it’s considered taboo to even broach the subject. And, even where sexuality education is taught at schools, research…
South Africa: Student Financial Aid Scheme Board Dissolved – South African News Briefs – April 12, 2024
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South Africa: Cape Town Fire Displaces Over 700 in Informal Settlements – South African News Briefs – April 1, 2024
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Nigeria: Creative Writing Tips for Beginners (3), By Ruth Oji
[Vanguard] As a beginner writer, you are probably still wondering what more you can do to help you master the art of writing.
Malawi: NLS Building Digital Library to Improve Book Access, Promote Reading Culture
[Nyasa Times] State-financed National Library Service (NLS) has disclosed that it is in the process of building a digital library to address challenges researchers and learners face to access books in their various fields.
South Africa: Western Cape Education Launches #backontrack School Library Competition
[Govt of SA] #BackOnTrack school library competition launched
South Africa: Cable Theft and Shootings Force Cape Town Library Closures
[GroundUp] But the people who work at the libraries in Hanover Park and Bellville are determined to continue creating safe spaces for their communities
Nigeria: Kano Censorship Board Bans Primary School Reading Book Over ‘Vulgar Language’
[Leadership] The Kano State Films and Censorship Board has confiscated hundreds of a primary school reading book titled, ‘Queen Primer Part II’, and also banned the use of the book in primary schools in the State.
South Africa: Language Skills Could Improve History Teaching in South Africa
[The Conversation Africa] In recent years there’s been growing recognition among education experts that integrating content and language learning is key to promoting comprehensive academic achievement.
Africa: African Thinkers Analyse Some of the Big Issues of Our Time – Race, Belonging and Identity
[The Conversation Africa] The subjects of race, identity and belonging are often fraught with contention and uneasiness. Who are you? Who belongs? Who is native, or indigenous to a place? These perennial questions arise around the world.