Latest articles on Automation

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.

Digging deep

Special Reports Staff Reporter - 25 Feb 2020

Automation is unstoppable, but if we're strategic about its implementation, it presents major opportunities

Don’t forget the human

Article Mpho Mi Ramosili - 18 Oct 2019

Change elicits fear at first, but if it adds value we must learn to embrace it

.lazy-loader-background-element-4.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2020/01/ccf12c39-00-c-suites-and-business-40-helps-businesses-prepare-for-4ir-696x445.jpeg) }

C-Suites and Business 4.0 helps businesses prepare for 4IR

Article Shaazia Ebrahim - 18 Oct 2019

The digital revolution may actually create jobs, which is good news for a struggling South Africa

Eish, robot: Automation is eating jobs

Article Thalia Holmes - 12 May 2017

‘Premature deindustrialisation’ is relegating more and more of our workforce to the service industry

Platinum mines push for automation, despite costs

Article bogdan TagDiv - 14 Oct 2014

Three years of labour upheaval and a political push for safety and better wages have set in motion a drive to mechanise platinum mines.

vital information

The Mail & Guardian’s essential coverage of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is free to read for everyone.

If you would like to support us, please consider taking out a subscription.

Latest

National

Carrying ‘weapons’ while striking is still a sticking point

Sarah Smit - 13 Aug 2020

An upcoming CCMA case will consider whether workers carrying sticks at a strike is an act of intimidation or a call for unity

National

.lazy-loader-background-element-8.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2014/11/f9e8e202-2014-11-17-the-taxi-strike-seven-things-you-need-to-know-image-696x392.jpg) }

Fikile has a daring plan for taxis

Thanduxolo Jika & Mail Guardian Correspondent - 13 Aug 2020

The transport minister presented to the ANC’s top body a proposal to establish a bank for taxi operators and to subsidise the industry

National

Thank you for supporting our journalism

Sipho Kings Mcdermott - 13 Aug 2020

Thank you for buying our newspaper. Siyabonga, re a leboga, enkosi, dankie. You are why our newsroom can keep doing good journalism

Press Releases

Special Reports

Bio Africa Convention

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The convention is a platform to co-create solutions based on knowledge sharing strategies and it is driven by solidarity

Special Reports

Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking