He warns against reducing people to measurable outputs, predictive profiles or behavioural categories. Once technology becomes the standard by which human beings are judged, it…
A data angel for Africa’s creative economy For decades, Africa’s creative sector has been rich in talent and innovation, but poor in one crucial resource: reliable, accessible…
Data analytics and strategic manipulation have become the new tools in today’s politics, even in Africa
Digital ‘slavery’ such as that of content moderators, trainers and data labellers, is insidious, hidden and underpaid
The deputy director of the department of higher education has said that data produced by her department cannot be used by academics
I have just returned from the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. In 2025, members of the…
South Africa’s metros can be improved when this information is made publicly available
Data governance provides evidence-based decision-making that improves the quality of service delivery
By supporting local startups and fostering tech entrepreneurship, African nations can reduce their reliance on foreign platforms while contributing to global innovation
Where algorithms see risk, we must see potential; where systems see statistics, we must recognise humanity
The effective use of data leads to better policy-making and advances governance, democracy and human rights
The assumption that investment in a robust security culture is a luxury is a costly mistake
There are many examples of this. Kenya is using blockchain-enabled AI solutions for the unbanked to secure loans
LGBTQIA+ organisations have accused Stats SA of being discriminatory for excluding transgender, non-binary and intersex categories in a question relating to sex
‘Toyota Quantum and HiAce vehicles are on road on a semi-full-time basis and travel more kilometres vs other models and would, thus, be exposed to more on-road conflict…
If ivermectin had dramatic results in combating Covid-19, it should perform well in any well-conducted, unbiased scientific study, but this is not the case
Ubiquitous internet access will improve social cohesion and economic inclusion
Our system is still not conducive for dealing with community transmissions. Harsher restrictions and constant lockdowns are not the answer
We should be obsessed with how we can help our young South Africans access and utilise systems of secondary and tertiary entry education
The portfolio committee on public service and administration says it will call for additional funding so Stats SA can render its services effectively
