Archive for October, 2011
Class of 2011
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Oct.25, 2011, under Education
I would like to take this opportunity to wish the best of luck to the 620 266 students who commenced writing their examinations yesterday. Education is very important for the future of this country. What you nurture today will make you tomorrow’s leaders. Invest in your future, give back to the community, and teach others [...]
World Osteoporosis Day – 20 October 2011
by Pavitska Badasie on Oct.19, 2011, under Education, Events, News
Courtesy: www.osteoporosisday.org
Why education is important
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Oct.11, 2011, under Children of Africa, Development, Education, News
Education beats poverty: one extra year of schooling increases a person’s earnings by up to 10%. 171 million people could be lifted out of poverty if all students in low-income countries left school with basic reading skills. Education promotes gender equality by helping women control how many children they have. In Mali, women with secondary education or [...]
Happy Birthday Archbishop Tutu
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Oct.10, 2011, under Events, News
On behalf of the team at Devterms, we would like to wish Archbishop Desmond Tutu many happy returns in celebrating his 80th birthday.
World Teacher’s Day – 5 October 2011
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Oct.05, 2011, under Commemorative Days, Development, Education, Events
UNESCO inaugurated 5 October as World Teachers’ Day. World Teachers’ Day represents a significant effort to raise awareness, understanding and appreciation for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and development across the globe. What are your school memories with your teachers?