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Sama to Empower 2000 Youth and Women in AI Innovation
In an effort to bridge the digital divide, Sama has announced plans to hire and train 2000 youth and women to work on progressive AI projects outsourced to Sama by several Fortune 500 companies. By retaining the workforce, Sama is actively…
International AWS Skills Training Center Now Open in Cape Town
The first International AWS Skills Center in Cape Town, South Africa, was launched in August 2023, furthering their mission to remove barriers of access to cloud skills training. The set up of the skills training center is specifically designed to…
HKPC Cyber Security Launches ‘Smart & Secure City Hall’ to Boost Cybersecurity Awareness
Hong Kong Productivity Council Cyber Security (HKPC Cyber Security) unveiled the “Smart & Secure City Hall” showcasing cyber security, IoT, multi-cloud, connected vehicles, smartphone security, privacy protection, and security surveillance solutions. HKPC Cyber Security dedicates itself to delivering world-class technology…
Empowering Women in Tech Leadership: Bridging the Industry Gap
There needs to be a bigger push to equip girls with the relevant skills, insight, information, and experience in technology-related fields. Just letting them know that this is an option is a big step. We need to inform our girls…
Nutun Launches Nutun Empowered Women Programme (NEW)
Global Business Services company Nutun has announced the launch of the Nutun Empowerment Women (NEW) Programme, designed to accelerate the careers of female employees across the organization. Introduced at a special employee event by Dineo Sekwele, Nutun’s Group HR Executive,…
How Can South Africa Fast-Track Careers in Technology for More Women?
Although South African women have made significant progress over the years, they continue to be underrepresented within the local technology sector. There is a pressing need for alternative approaches to skills development to effect substantial change. A Call for Collaboration…
5 Ways Digital Payments can Transform Ed-Tech Companies
Ed-tech, short for Education Technology, has become a thriving industry with substantial economic impact. This sector combines hardware, software, and educational principles to offer improved and convenient learning experiences. Presently, ed-tech is valued at over US$115 billion, and its growth shows…
How Technology is Transforming Education – and Saving Schools Money
Technology is increasingly being touted as a solution to help South Africa’s schools and tertiary institutions improve the quality of education. For most educational leaders, though, the challenge is to create efficient, engaging, and secure learning environments that empower students…
The Rise of the Age of AI Reporters
The advent of AI reporters, as showcased by platforms such as NewsGPT.ai, has heralded a significant shift in the realm of journalism. As these technologies rise in prominence and capability, journalism schools across the globe are gearing up for a…
6 Ways Google is Using AI to Improve Lives in Africa
Africa is experiencing rapid growth in digital innovation. An increasing number of tech startups, innovation hubs, and initiatives that aim at leveraging technology to address various challenges and create new opportunities are on the rise. The use of AI, its…
Top 4 Email Scams Targeting People in the Middle East and Africa
Kaspersky experts have outlined the top four email scam themes and tactics currently prevalent in the Middle East and Africa region (META). These scams highlight different social engineering techniques used by cybercriminals. However, the objective remains the same, which is…
Inspiring South African Youth: Fuelling STEAMI Careers for a Brighter Future
South Africa must inspire its youth with the passion and confidence to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and innovation (STEAM) subjects to fuel growth and create a brighter future. Central to this goal is addressing…
How Digital Transformation can Improve Education in South Africa
Accenture’s collaboration with one of the Higher Education Institutions is an inspiring success story. Their personalised digital learning platform harnesses data analytics and machine learning to create a dynamic learning environment. Students experience increased engagement, leading to improved retention rates…
The Metaverse: Africa’s Gateway to Inclusive Digital Economies
The metaverse, a captivating virtual world of shared digital spaces, offers an innovative platform for a thriving and inclusive digital economy. The concept is still in its early stages, but as governments and businesses across Africa explore the metaverse for…
Rhodes University Forges Dynamic Partnership with eLearnAfrica
Recognized as a premier business school for sustainability and ethical leadership, Rhodes Business School has partnered with eLearnAfrica to create a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This initiative supports the school’s mission to expand the reach of its AMBA-accredited MBA across…
Innovation Meets Education: HKPC and QEF’s EdTech Initiative
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) has recently announced a collaborative effort with the Quality Education Fund (QEF) to jointly promote the e-Learning Ancillary Facilities Programme (the Programme). In its role as a strategic partner of the QEF, HKPC will…
