Saturday, January 17, 2026

Ophrys apifera (bee orchid): store within a store model World University and School in Walmart - in all 19 Walmart countries? Walmart's #CEOJohnFurner & former #CEOKathrynMcLay & #CEOChrisNicholas Excited for #WUaSstoreWithinAstoreModel 'store within a store model' @WorldUnivAndSch @WUaSPress & a #WalmartWUaS collaboration re the #WorldUnivAndSchStoreName & per #GeminiAIreWUaSstores Walmart, WUaS: Global Partnership Vision https://g.co/gemini/share/0f2d0e414014 -https://worlduniversityandschool.blogspot.com/2026/01/roggeveld-mountains-sa-m-11226-11926.html ! * * * * Walmart has launched its first fully branded stores in South Africa in late 2025, marking a direct entry into the African market after years of operating through its subsidiary Massmart * * * South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube, stated on January 17, 2026, that despite record numbers of matriculants passing their exams, admissions to institutions of higher learning remain a significant challenge

 


Saturday, January 17, 2026

Ophrys apifera (bee orchid): store within a store model World University and School in Walmart - in all 19 Walmart countries? Walmart's #CEOJohnFurner & former #CEOKathrynMcLay & #CEOChrisNicholas Excited for #WUaSstoreWithinAstoreModel 'store within a store model' @WorldUnivAndSch @WUaSPress & a #WalmartWUaS collaboration re the #WorldUnivAndSchStoreName & per #GeminiAIreWUaSstores Walmart, WUaS: Global Partnership Vision https://g.co/gemini/share/0f2d0e414014 -https://worlduniversityandschool.blogspot.com/2026/01/roggeveld-mountains-sa-m-11226-11926.html ! * * * * Walmart has launched its first fully branded stores in South Africa in late 2025, marking a direct entry into the African market after years of operating through its subsidiary Massmart * * * South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube, stated on January 17, 2026, that despite record numbers of matriculants passing their exams, admissions to institutions of higher learning remain a significant challenge


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https://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2026/01/ophrys-apifera-bee-orchid.html




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store within a store model World University and School in Walmart - in all 19 Walmart countries?

Walmart's 
#CEOJohnFurner 

& former #CEOKathrynMcLay

& #CEOChrisNicholas

Excited for #WUaSstoreWithinAstoreModel 'store within a store model' @WorldUnivAndSch @WUaSPress & a #WalmartWUaS collaboration re the #WorldUnivAndSchStoreName & per #GeminiAIreWUaSstores 


And with Walmart in 19 out of about 200 countries, could WUaS begin to develop with Walmart initially in just 2 or 3 of these countries and in their main languages ... and for #WUaSoutreach to students too ... for free #WUaSdegrees online from home, building on MIT OCW in 7 languages - https://opencw.aprende.org/courses/translated-courses/ AND in a #GrowWithGoogleWUaS program?


See


AND 




AND with #WUaSRoboDeliveryTrucks and #HumanoidRobot #DeliveryRobots 

with #ToyotaHumanoidRobotics #LargeBehaviorModels - #LBMs (like #LLMs) & in a #RealisticVirtualEarthForRobotics ?

AND in the capital cities in all of Walmarts ~19 countries 

AND with Toyota Service Centers in each of these cities too 


and possibly with the Walmart San Leandro on Hesperian Blvd SF East Bay for a prototype WUaS store-in-a-store in the US and for WUaSoutreach ?)


 What are the 19 countries that Walmart is in out of 200 ?

Walmart operates more than 10,500 stores and clubs in 19 countries worldwide.

| North America | United States, Canada, Mexico |

| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua |
| South America | Chile | 

| Asia | China, India |

| Africa | South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia |

Walmart also operates eCommerce websites in many of these regions and maintains a significant global sourcing network.



SEE - 
Agenda item A
Agenda item C esp  

Excited at WUaS Educational Services' Stores in exploring partnering with Walmart (in about 19 out of 200 countries) with this INCREDIBLE Gemini AI idea and response regarding  " "store-within-a-store" models " (Agenda item A - https://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2026/01/laramie-mountains-wy.html) -


Walmart, WUaS: Global Partnership Vision
https://g.co/gemini/share/0f2d0e414014


AND

Walmart shakes up C-suite as new CEO readies to take the helm 

incoming CEO John Furner USA 

Kathryn McLay

Chris Nicholas


Walmart (WMT) announced Kathryn McLay, the president and CEO of Walmart International, will be departing. She is being replaced by Chris Nicholas
& 
incoming CEO John Furner prepares to take the helm of the retail giant on Feb. 1.










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Agenda item A
Agenda item C esp  

Excited at WUaS Educational Services' Stores in exploring partnering with Walmart (in about 19 out of 200 countries) with this INCREDIBLE Gemini AI idea and response regarding  " "store-within-a-store" models " (Agenda item A - https://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2026/01/laramie-mountains-wy.html) -


Walmart, WUaS: Global Partnership Vision
https://g.co/gemini/share/0f2d0e414014










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 What are the 19 countries that Walmart is in out of 200 ?


Walmart operates more than 10,500 stores and clubs in 19 countries worldwide.
Approved Countries by Region
| Region | Countries |
|---|---|
| North America | United States, Canada, Mexico |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua |
| South America | Chile |
| Asia | China, India |
| Africa | South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia |
Walmart also operates eCommerce websites in many of these regions and maintains a significant global sourcing network.
Would you like to know the specific brand names Walmart uses in these countries?






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And with Walmart in 19 out of about 200 countries, could WUaS begin to develop with Walmart initially in just 2 or 3 of these countries and in their main languages ... and for #WUaSoutreach to students too - ?


See


AND 





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Walmart shakes up C-suite as new CEO readies to take the helm 

incoming CEO John Furner

Kathryn McLay

Chris Nicholas


Walmart (WMT) announced Kathryn McLay, the president and CEO of Walmart International, will be departing. She is being replaced by Chris Nicholas

incoming CEO John Furner prepares to take the helm of the retail giant on Feb. 1.

Walmart (WMT) announced Kathryn McLay, the president and CEO of Walmart International, will be departing. She is being replaced by Chris Nicholas

incoming CEO John Furner prepares to take the helm of the retail giant on Feb. 1.






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A store-within-a-store model World University and School in Walmart?


with Walmart's incoming

#CEOJohnFurner 


& former #CEOKathrynMcLay


& #CEOChrisNicholas


Excited for #WUaSstoreWithinAstoreModel 'store within a store model' @WorldUnivAndSch @WUaSPress & a #WalmartWUaS collaboration re the #WorldUnivAndSchStoreName & per #GeminiAIreWUaSstores

Walmart, WUaS: Global Partnership Vision

https://g.co/gemini/share/0f2d0e414014

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And with Walmart in 19 out of about 200 countries, could WUaS begin to develop with Walmart initially in just 2 or 3 of these countries and in their main languages, and for #WUaSoutreach to students too - for free #WUaSdegrees online from home, building on MIT OCW in 7 languages - https://opencw.aprende. org/courses/translated-courses/ AND in a #GrowWithGoogleWUaS program?



See


https://g. co/gemini/share/7105038fb5a4


AND 


https://g. co/gemini/share/597707f9f1bd



AND with #WUaSRoboDeliveryTrucks and #HumanoidRobot #DeliveryRobots 


with #ToyotaHumanoidRobotics #LargeBehaviorModels - #LBMs (like #LLMs) & in a #RealisticVirtualEarthForRobotics ?


AND in the capital cities in all of Walmarts ~19 countries 


AND with Toyota Service Centers in each of these cities too 



 What are the 19 countries that Walmart is in out of 200 ?


Walmart operates more than 10,500 stores and clubs in 19 countries worldwide.


| North America | United States, Canada, Mexico |


| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua |

| South America | Chile | 


| Asia | China, India |


| Africa | South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia |


Walmart also operates eCommerce websites in many of these regions and maintains a significant global sourcing network.


SEE - 

Agenda item A

& item C esp  


https://worlduniversityandschool.blogspot. com/2026/01/roggeveld-mountains-sa-m-11226-11926.html


https://worlduniversityandschool.blogspot. com/2026/01/laramie-mountains-wy-m-1526-11226-open.html



AND as


Walmart shakes up C-suite as new CEO readies to take the helm 


Walmart (WMT) announced Kathryn McLay, the president and CEO of Walmart International, will be departing. She is being replaced by Chris Nicholas

& 

incoming CEO John Furner prepares to take the helm of the retail giant on Feb. 1.


https://finance.yahoo. com/video/walmart-shakes-c-suite-ceo-145929174.html



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Walmart has launched its first fully branded stores in South Africa in late 2025, marking a direct entry into the African market after years of operating through its subsidiary Massmart (which owns chains like Game, Makro, Builders). The initial stores in Johannesburg offer "Every Day Low Prices," a wide range of groceries, tech, apparel, and locally sourced goods, alongside a new app for fast delivery, aiming to compete with established retailers like Checkers and Pick n Pay. 
Key Developments:
  • Official Launch: The first Walmart-branded store opened in Johannesburg at Clearwater Mall on November 22, 2025, followed by another in Fourways Mall.
  • Strategic Shift: This move transitions from indirect presence via Massmart to direct branding, signaling a major investment in the African continent.
  • Product Offering: Stores feature fresh groceries, household essentials, electronics, apparel, American imports (like Pop-Tarts, Dr Pepper), and local South African products.
  • Technology: The Walmart Africa app provides online shopping with potential 60-minute delivery within a 5km radius.
  • Competition: Walmart aims to disrupt the market with lower prices compared to major local players like Checkers and Pick n Pay.
  • Future Plans: More stores are planned, with another expected in Boksburg in early 2026, and Massmart will share more details on its strategy later in 2026. 
Context:
Walmart acquired full control of Massmart in 2022 but faced challenges with Massmart's brands, prompting the decision to introduce the global Walmart brand to leverage its established low-price model








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South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube, stated on January 17, 2026, that despite record numbers of matriculants passing their exams, admissions to institutions of higher learning remain a significant challenge


Deputy minister says admissions to higher learning remain a problem with more matriculants passing 


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South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube, stated on January 17, 2026, that despite record numbers of matriculants passing their exams, admissions to institutions of higher learning remain a significant challenge. 
The Deputy Minister highlighted a growing "pressure in the system" due to the "limited fiscus," warning that public universities and colleges cannot absorb the ever-increasing number of qualifying students. 
Key Statistics for the 2026 Academic Year
  • Capacity Shortfall: While over 245,000 matriculants from the 2025 exam cycle achieved a bachelor-level pass, public universities only have capacity for approximately 235,000 first-year students.
  • Extreme Competition: Major institutions are facing overwhelming demand. For instance, the University of Johannesburg received over 450,000 applications for just 11,200 first-year spots.
  • First-Year Opportunities: Beyond universities, there are approximately 170,000 spots in TVET colleges and 130,000 in community colleges. 
Government Measures and Recommendations
  • Alternative Pathways: The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is urging students to consider vocational training at TVET colleges or accredited private institutions to gain workforce skills.
  • Digital Expansion: To address capacity limits, the department is exploring online and blended learning models to reach more students outside physical campuses.
  • Application Reforms: Starting in 2026, the Central Application Service (CAS) is being phased in to replace the Central Applications Clearing House (CACH), aiming for a more integrated and coordinated application process.
  • Financial Support: Efforts are ongoing to make the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) application process smoother, despite persistent funding and administrative challenge



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