How come many Irish students are paying €3000 a year to attend university or college, when we're supposed to have free third level education? Maria Flannery and Cillian Sherlock walk you through what led to the introduction of 'free fees'; where that €3000 figure comes from; and what's happened in the third level sector which has left many institutions reliant on that money to keep the lecture rooms open. | Prime Time

48K views · 72 reactions | There are now more tertiary education options available than ever before, but with university becoming so accessible, so too has the drop out rate. #9Today | TODAY | Facebook

Debate Emerges Over Zambia’s Education Age Rules By Moombe Hamoobola A Livingstone resident, JOSHUA SIMANEGO, says Zambia should reconsider age restrictions in the education system to enable young people to reach their full potential at an earlier stage. Mr. SIMANEGO says in an era of rapid technological advancement, the policy requiring children to be six years old to enter Grade One and 16 to access tertiary education is slowing academic progress. However, another Livingstone resident, SHARON