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EARNING ROBOTICS: :Xoliswa Mahlangu, head of digital learning and technology at Sifiso EdTech (left) and Shoprite Foundation director Maude Modise, watching pupils at Siyifunile Secondary School in Mpumalanga learning robotics. Picture: Supplied
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION

Robotics lab launched in Mpumalanga school to boost digital skills in rural classrooms

The Shoprite Foundation and the Development Bank of Southern Africa have jointly funded a robotics laboratory in Dullstroom to expand access to coding and digital education for…

  • Brian Sokutu
6 min read
Graphic: John McCann
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
No doubt: Digital skills and access to platforms are critical for workforce empowerment and skills development. Photo: Oupa Nkosi
BUSINESS 20

Enabling greater access to employment opportunities through digital platforms and literacy

Digital platforms are vital to combat youth unemployment in South Africa, addressing systemic barriers and fostering economic growth

  • Mills Soko
4 min read
Teachers
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

We need more privilege – and ways to spread it around

As educators, we must not just check our privilege but own up to it – and wield it for good

  • Jess Auerbach
6 min read
Takealot Group CEO, Mamongae Mahlare
DIGITAL SECTOR
Video

Addressing the skills shortage in SA will reduce youth unemployment

There is a great demand for digital skilled employees across the board

  • Derek Davey
8 min read
4IR

Answer to youth unemployment lies in digital skill development

Had our institutions been keeping up with the fourth industrial revolution and providing skills training, our corporates would be happy to employ their graduates.

  • Lwazi Sithole
3 min read