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New modes of digital literacy are just as important as traditional literacy. Photo: File

Beyond the hype: How to prepare teachers for the coding and robotics era

Embracing new ways can be overwhelming for in-service teachers if adequate training and support are not provided

By addressing investment challenges, improving infrastructure, reforming regulations, and nurturing talent, we can unlock Africa’s digital potential. (Getty Images)

Unlocking Africa’s digital potential: Addressing challenges and charting a path forward

By addressing investment challenges, improving infrastructure, reforming regulations, and nurturing talent, we can unlock Africa’s digital potential

Monty Chu, Director of Regional Business Development Department, Huawei South Africa.

Huawei conducts successful Commercial Roadshows for local partners and customers across SA

The Huawei Enterprise Business team engaged with local partners and end users in six provinces

Huawei eKit Launch ribbon cutting ceremony: from left to right: Zhang Chaoyang, President of the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Association, CEO of Bank of China Johannesburg Branch; Pan Qingjiang, Consul General of China in Johannesburg; Guo Ziping, Director of the Development and Reform Commission of the Shenzhen Municipality; and Gene Zhang, Managing Director for Huawei South Africa’s Enterprise Business.

Huawei launches eKit brand for SA SMEs

‘We believe that technologies that improve communications will also grow the economy’

Samsung Innovation Campus inspires young up-and-coming programmer

Khanya Somagaca, who comes from a humble background, has learned a number of useful ICT skills

Author Prudence Mathebula believes more companies need to commit and invest in learnerships, bursaries, skills development programmes and internships for women

Invest in women to close the tech gender gap

More companies need to commit and invest in learnerships, bursaries, skills development programmes and internships for women

Most teachers attempt to grade objectively but many students feel it is unfair. Photo: File

Virtual world left out of policy on universities’ international collaboration

The pandemic has underlined the need for effective research, teaching and learning through virtual platforms regardless of travel restrictions

Break-ins, vandalism and the burning of poor, under-resourced schools are not new in South Africa. (John McCan/M&G)

Security at schools is not the community’s responsibility

It is unrealistic to expect vulnerable people to ensure that nearby schools aren’t vandalised or robbed

Women must be allowed to determine their own future

Times of unprecedented crisis present unique opportunities for unprecedented action

The world has a chance to improve the lives of women, especially those living in Africa

Numerai’s beautifully animated videos explain complex mechanics and concepts with ease

So much to give

Present Tense

The challenge is multifaceted. It’s about infrastructure, qualified teachers, nutrition, safety, inclusive learning materials and, above all, political will and national coordination. (John McCann/M&G)

Reimagining initial teacher education

Preparing our children for the future begins with our educators. Focusing on ‘lifeworthy’ training is a good step

Huawei will be unable to offer Google’s proprietary apps and services in the future. (AFP)

China wins the tech war in Africa

Huawei has built up a loyal following by both states and consumers who see through the US’s charges

Mteto Nyati, Altron group chief executive
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Altron reveals a new brand

A single brand will improve the customer experience

Critics say Telkom is attempting to slow the rolling-out of high-speed broadband.

Telkom turns to mobile and fibre as landline business takes knock

​Telkom is steering its business towards "new revenue streams", such as mobile, data and the internet

DigiGirlz is designed to inspire female students to consider a job related to science

Tech’s not just for boys: Microsoft’s DigiGirlz expands career perceptions

Around 70 school pupils attended the event, which included speakers in what might not be considered conventional tech jobs

Women in tech talk about marginalisation and how to shatter glass ceilings

They believe they’re not taken seriously so a Cape Town conference was held to explore solutions.

The state wants a rapid roll-out but is sitting on substantial unused spectrum.

Broadband failure costs SA dearly

The state’s incompetence is hindering connectivity as well as its own developmental goals.

Broad online content regulation makes ICT experts uneasy

The Film and Publication Board says no one is being sidelined and there will be ample opportunity to discuss and change the policy document.

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Concourt puts Sishen mining right dispute to bed

One of South Africa’s most complex mining rights battles has finally been settled by the Constitutional Court.

Innovative use of ICTs for effective service delivery (Photo Archive)

Innovative use of ICTs for effective service delivery

CPSI honours innovative use of ICT in service delivery.