Tshilidzi Marwala
Leading others in a time of crisis
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
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
We cannot implement any recommendations without an overarching council to oversee it
Build infrastructure to support the fourth industrial revolution
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
Despite the success of Artificial Intelligence, it needs to be regulated for a number of reasons
Incentivise the adoption of 4IR technologies
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
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
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
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
The government, business, labour and civil society must work together to link potential employees to productive and decent jobs
Press Releases
Special Reports
Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
Special Reports
Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
Special Reports
Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
Special Reports
Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
Special Reports
Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
Special Reports
Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
Special Reports
Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
Special Reports
Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
