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AI

Technology is reshaping, not replacing, human value

Automation is freeing people to focus on areas that truly require human intelligence in the form of creativity, innovation, empathy and problem-solving

  • Maureen Phiri
4 min read
Learning space: People attend HEATSKRS CON, which offers educational workshops for innovators and creatives. (Lethabo Motseleng)
AFRICAN CREATIVITY

The art of the hustle

From fintech workshops to live podcasts, HEATSKRS CON blends creativity and commerce, giving youth the tools to thrive in Africa’s creative economy

  • Rolland Simpi Motaung
6 min read
Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce area vice president – Africa and South Africa
AI IN AFRICA

To realise the promise of AI in Africa, we need to make AI work for workers

The AI-powered future of work isn’t just about efficiency, it’s about employee experience

  • Zuko Mdwaba
4 min read
AI should be seen as an enabler rather than a replacement for human workers. (File photo)
AFRICA AI CONFERENCE

Africa’s AI revolution needs to strike a balance between innovation and oversight

As organisations start to leverage the advantages of artificial intelligence, they need to have effective checks in place to mitigate its risks

  • Zaakir Mohamed
  • Kabelo Dlothi
  • Lebogang Molebale
6 min read