Tshilidzi Marwala

Cooper, the grocery assistant with AI, gives concierge service

Business Tshilidzi Marwala - 11 Jul 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated that there is not a part of our lives that will not be affected by the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution.

Leading others in a time of crisis

Opinion Tshilidzi Marwala - 25 Jun 2020

Like other sectors, higher education should continue to respond optimally to the coronavirus and map out a new path

Artificial intelligence is already responding to our needs

Opinion Tshilidzi Marwala - 17 Jun 2020

Engineering students are best prepared for the shift in gear, but they will need to learn to change lanes

Walk the talk: Creating the capacity for the fourth industrial revolution

Article Tshilidzi Marwala - 16 Apr 2020

We cannot implement any recommendations without an overarching council to oversee it

Build infrastructure to support the fourth industrial revolution

Article Tshilidzi Marwala - 8 Apr 2020

Technology has the potential to solve many of the country’s social problems such as electricity production and the eradication of pit latrines

Review, amend or create policy and legislation enabling the 4IR

Article Tshilidzi Marwala - 3 Apr 2020

Despite the success of Artificial Intelligence, it needs to be regulated for a number of reasons

Incentivise the adoption of 4IR technologies

Article Tshilidzi Marwala - 29 Mar 2020

With great rewards for bringing new technologies into different sectors will come great opportunities for South Africa’s economy

We need to build data capability in South Africa

Article Tshilidzi Marwala - 20 Mar 2020

A national data centre can be used to improve the state’s delivery of services

Develop the Advanced Manufacturing Institute to increase SA’s competitiveness

Analysis Tshilidzi Marwala - 13 Mar 2020

The institute should develop products that are applicable to different industries, such as 3D-imaging and self-driving cars

South Africa must have a stake in artificial intelligence technology

Analysis Tshilidzi Marwala - 6 Mar 2020

The country needs an institute that will be a conduit for AI knowledge to industry, society and government

Building human capital for the fourth industrial revolution

Article Tshilidzi Marwala - 28 Feb 2020

The government, business, labour and civil society must work together to link potential employees to productive and decent jobs

Press Releases

Special Reports

Debt management amid Covid-19 and beyond

special reports - 3 Aug 2020

This webinar on Debt Management, sponsored by Debt Rescue, had its experts share a practical approach to debt management amid this crisis and beyond

Special Reports

NSTF-South32 Awards

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

All of the awards are made for outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa

Special Reports

The benefits of being a GEMS member

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

The scheme offers comprehensive and affordable healthcare options to all public service employees and greater access to better healthcare

Special Reports

The evolution of South Africa’s savings culture

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

A common misconception is that you need a lot of money to start saving, but this is simply not true – you can start with R50

Special Reports

Tobacco producers welcome new research confirming that cigarette ban has failed

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

Every day that goes by shows the importance of getting rid of this ban and going back to producing and selling cigarettes as we were before

Special Reports

Cost increases sharing of cigarettes

Eamonn Ryan - 31 Jul 2020

Many people are questioning whether the ban on tobacco in South Africa is not in fact having the opposite effect of that intended

Special Reports

How to tell if you have a hidden contact centre in your business

[email protected] - 31 Jul 2020

The important thing to remember is that a contact centre is defined less by the physical space it occupies and more by the customer experience it delivers

Special Reports

Accessing health and justice in a time of Covid-19

Pontsho Pilane - 31 Jul 2020

The similarities between the HIV epidemic and the Covid-19 pandemic are hard to ignore – the most obvious is the level of premature deaths caused by both