Everyone can benefit from using artificial intelligence, if we are not intimidated by it
This dynamic environment encourages discovery, exploration, research and innovation
Technologies rapidly transform society, allowing for unprecedented advances in the human condition but women are often barred from the race
The continent’s tech must take centre stage and show the world what we have to offer
‘Adapting, being open, having grit and being flexible; this is the way of the future,’ says Vishal Tilak, a judge at the recent SA Innovation League Awards’
EdTech can provide badly needed return on money and resources country has put into education.
There are many examples of this. Kenya is using blockchain-enabled AI solutions for the unbanked to secure loans
The need for more research and teaching on innovation and not just research and teaching in innovation is gaining traction
New skills and solutions are needed for businesses and individuals to thrive in the rapidly changing world of work
Ghebreyesus says Covid-19 pandemic highlights the importance of nurturing strong science and research on the continent.
Urine is liquid gold and a valuable waste stream, say researchers
Women at South African National Blood Service are driving innovation in areas well beyond merely ensuring a reliable supply of blood for transfusions
Because of the multidisciplinary and collaborative nature of innovation, human foolishness and pettiness are often thwarted in favor and pursuit of the bigger picture which, in its essence, is meant to give them ‘dominion over all the earth.’
From primary school educator to boardroom re-educator, Zanele Njapha now teaches adults to transition to the workplaces of the future, honing skills all children have but many adults lose, such as curiosity
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The way we do business has changed immensely. Resilience, intelligence and a sense of purpose are increasingly important for companies to succeed
Haroon Meer, the founder of the multimillion-dollar startup Thinkst, talks about international acclaim and South Africa’s need for more tech builders
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The African Continental Free Trade Area going live heralds exciting times for tech innovation in payments, e-commerce and trade across Africa
In the middle of the crisis lies a world of opportunities on which we can capitalise
Humans eat, drink and breathe in tens of thousands of micro- and nanoplastics, but research into the effects on health is limited
Zeblon Vilakazi’s big dream is that Africa cannot simply be a spectator in the age of technological innovation; it must lead, and to lead it must act
Physical distancing rules do not have to mean that we work in isolation; on the contrary, the need for communication has never been greater
The Samsung Galaxy S20 series features unprecedented AI camera technologies built for the future of communications
Digital technologies are disrupting traditional models
SingularityU South Africa will host 25 international and local thought leaders, bringing together innovators and disruptors to #futureproofAfrica
SingularityU South Africa brings together the world’s leading exponential technology thought leaders to address Africa’s most pressing issues
Investing in the Future, Business Award. Winner: Sasol National Envirobox Programme, Environmental and Training for Sustainable Development
The MBA is a good bet to future-proof your career in the changing world of work
There’s real heart behind the blue oval, and it beats in all Ford employees
Congestion in South African cities costs the economy about R3-billion each year
Tech innovation has a role to play in a broad range of educational issues, and can help struggling students
Thinking about how to approach challenges as opportunities is as crucial to social causes as it is to startups and big business
France gave the world the word entrepreneur – and now it is giving the world entrepreneurs