By Own Correspondent – The Wits Arts & Literature Experience is going over the edge in 2011, with an expanded programme that’s set to cement its standing as a proudly Joburg festival. Known this year simply as WALE 4.0, the festival gets underway on May 11th with Witsies On Parade – a spectacular, burlesque-themed parade that will move through the university’s different campuses. Recalling the Rag processions of old, now dialed up to the 21st century, Witsies On Parade will be cross-faculty, immediately emphasising the more wide-ranging aspect of WALE 4.0’s programming. “Although WALE is built around the artistic, literary... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, February 28th 2011 |
By Nangayi Guyson in Kampala Uganda – Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma of South Africa has launched a state-owned mining company to ensure more state involvement in the vital sector of the economy. The African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC), currently a subsidiary of the Central Energy Fund, would serve as the state-run mining firm, under which all state interests in mining would be consolidated, Zuma said “The role of the state cannot merely be confined to that of a regulator. The state must actively participate in the mining industry to ensure that our national interest is protected and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, February 28th 2011 |
14th TIME OF THE WRITER: FULL PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED Twenty-one prominent writers from a dozen different countries, will converge on Durban for a thought-provoking week of literary dialogue and exchange of ideas at the Time of the Writer international writers festival from 14 to 19 March. Hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts (University of Kwa-Zulu Natal) and with principal funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, this 14th edition of the festival, presents a packed programme of both day and evening activities. ‘Freedom of Expression’ will feature as an underlying thread within the festival and audiences can expect to... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, February 28th 2011 |
This week at Kalk Bay Books…Meet international crime writer Sophie Hannah on Friday 4 March, touring South Africa with her new book, Lasting Damage Sophie Hannah is an international crime writer to keep an eye one. Fortunately, you can do so in person when she launches her latest book at Kalk Bay Books, when she will be in conversation with Donald Paul. The author of five bestselling psychological thrillers – Little Face, Hurting Distance, The Point of Rescue, The Other Half Lives and A Room Swept White – Sophie Hannah has received critical acclaim internationally. Little Face was longlisted for... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, February 28th 2011 |
LinkedIn Training for Beginners – Thursday, 3 March This is the kick-off event for our LinkedIn Training Series. LinkedIn for Beginners is designed to give you a good overview of LinkedIn. It will cover the following issues: Venue : Eagles Nest Lodge and Convention Centre Address : 373 Leslie Avenue, cnr William Nicol Drive, Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng Time : 6pm to 8pm Price : R300 Content What is LinkedIn Why would I use LinkedIn LinkedIn basic stats LinkedIn vs Facebook vs Twitter Creating a profile on LinkedIn Growing your network on LinkedIn Practical Payment should be made to the following... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, February 25th 2011 |
