The Minister of General Education and Instruction says the secondary school leaving examinations will commence late next month, with over 35 thousand candidates. Continue reading Over 35,000 students to sit for CSE exams in March
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Govt releases SSP1 billion to support free education
The Minister of General Education says the Ministry of Finance has released one billion South Sudanese pounds in capitation grant meant to support free education in the country.
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Ethiopian graduate decries ‘worthless’ degree
An Ethiopian civil engineering graduate, who wrote a widely shared social media post lamenting a lack of job opportunities in the country, has told the BBC his degree is “worthless”. Continue reading Ethiopian graduate decries ‘worthless’ degree
UNESCO calls for inclusion of local languages in primary syllabus
The UN cultural agency – UNESCO says the incorporation of mother languages into lower primary school syllabuses is important in maximizing the enrollment of learners. Continue reading UNESCO calls for inclusion of local languages in primary syllabus
UK student earns doctorate after studying PhD for 52 years
A 76-year-old student has finally earned his doctorate from the University of Bristol more than 50 years after starting his PhD.
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Rights body asks govt to implement free education declaration
Human Rights Watch is calling on the government to take genuine steps and actions to implement free primary and secondary education in public schools across the country. Continue reading Rights body asks govt to implement free education declaration
University of Bahr el Ghazal students stage food protest
Students from the University of Bahr el Ghazal took to the streets in Wau town on Monday morning to protest the lack of food at the main campus. Continue reading University of Bahr el Ghazal students stage food protest
Over 60,000 pupils sit for primary-leaving exams
More than 60,000 pupils started sitting for their Primary Leaving Examination across the country on Monday. Continue reading Over 60,000 pupils sit for primary-leaving exams
UoJ reduces tuition fees for private students
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba has reduced the tuition fees for students on private admission by 50 percent from the previous 100 percent increment. Continue reading UoJ reduces tuition fees for private students
Awut welcomes Kiir’s directive for free primary education
The Minister of General Education and Instruction has welcomed President Salva Kiir directive for the enforcement of free primary and secondary education across the country. Continue reading Awut welcomes Kiir’s directive for free primary education