31 January 2023
Open Access Publishing Deal for Low-, Middle-Income Countries
Academics based in 70 low- and middle-income countries, including those in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, will be able to have their primary research published Gold Open Access by Nature – at no cost – thus enabling their scientific work to be permanently and freely available online for anyone to read. Read more
31 December 2022
Lesotho’s Dream of a National Education for Sustainable Development Strategy Draws Closer to Reality
Prominent initiatives came from institutions of higher education participating in the UNESCO led SST programme. A total of 33 Teacher Educators and TVET instructors successfully went through the SST course and implemented ESD curriculum transformation projects in their institutions. Read more
UNESCO Launches Training on a Systems Thinking Tool to Promote Inclusive Education
To UNESCO every learner matters equally. The mission of its education sector is to “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. Read more
30 September 2022
Mining and Minerals have had Limited Educational Benefits
The story of mineral discoveries and mining in Africa being a social curse for the continent is likely to persist after researchers at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank recently found no conclusive evidence of intergenerational mobility into higher education in most African countries and districts where extractions of mineral resources occur. Read more
30 June 2022
Lesotho Police Under Fire for Allegedly Shooting, Killing University Students…
The Lesotho Mounted Police Service is under fire for allegedly shooting and killing two student activists who were part of a group protesting against the reduction of student grants at the National University of Lesotho last week. Read more
31 March 2021
Mamdani Talks About his Research Legacy and Work at Makerere
Professor Mahmood Mamdani was the executive director of the Makerere Institute of Social Research at Makerere University, Uganda, from 2010 to the end of February 2022. During this time, he has revamped the institution’s mission and established a robust PhD programme. Read more
SADC Education for Sustainable Development Framework on the Horizon
The dialogue is one of UNESCO’s responses to the aspirations enunciated in the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020–2030 of SADC, that is to develop and implement programmes, in order to improve human capacities for socio-economic development… Read more
31 December 2021
Omicron: Academics Voice Their Dismay Over Travel Ban
African academics have expressed dismay at the move by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and other countries to block flights from several African countries following the sequencing of a new, potentially more transmissible variant of COVID-19. Read more
30 November 2021
India Sharpens Its Knowledge Diplomacy Focus on Africa
Indian higher education initiatives aimed at helping African countries to develop scientific human resources, bridge the digital divide and upgrade skills – and at attracting more African students to the sub-continent – were unveiled at the India-Africa Higher Education and Skill Development Summit held in New Delhi last month. Read more
31 March 2021
NMDS Owes Colleges M350 Million
The government is struggling to pay a staggering M350 million in tuition for tertiary students on state bursaries in local colleges and universities. About 80 percent of students in tertiary institutions are sponsored by the state. Read more
29 February 2020
Cengage, Edge Learning Media Expand Access to Learning for SA’s Tertiary Students, Instructors
Cengage and Edge Learning Media are delighted to announce a new partnership in South Africa. This partnership will see Cengage representing Edge’s leading textbook catalogue within the South African public university sector, as well as in Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini. Read more
Integrating Technology in Teaching and Learning in Universities in Lesotho…
Technology is now considered a critical toll in enhancing teaching and learning in universities owing to the fact that the ubiquitous nature of technology now allows students to access education from anywhere, at any time and at their own pace. Read more
31 March 2019
UB Special Education Programme Excites NUL Delegation
A delegation from the National University of Lesotho (NUL) visited the Department of Educational Foundation on March 18, 2019 for a benchmarking exercise. Of particular interest was the University of Botswana Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education. Read more
31 October 2018
Class of 2018 Marks a Decade of Educational Excellence in Lesotho
This graduation ceremony is truly a momentous occasion, not only because of the sheer number of talented individuals who will soon be embarking on highly-rewarding careers in their respective fields, but also because it will mark the 10th anniversary of Limkokwing establishing its campus in the Kingdom of Lesotho. Read more
15 February 2016
Tertiary Institution Should Prioritise Infrastructure Development
Southern African universities should make infrastructure development a priority if they are to offer quality tertiary education. Read more