The effective use of data leads to better policy-making and advances governance, democracy and human rights
The assumption that investment in a robust security culture is a luxury is a costly mistake
There are many examples of this. Kenya is using blockchain-enabled AI solutions for the unbanked to secure loans
LGBTQIA+ organisations have accused Stats SA of being discriminatory for excluding transgender, non-binary and intersex categories in a question relating to sex
‘Toyota Quantum and HiAce vehicles are on road on a semi-full-time basis and travel more kilometres vs other models and would, thus, be exposed to more on-road conflict situations,’ the report reads
If ivermectin had dramatic results in combating Covid-19, it should perform well in any well-conducted, unbiased scientific study, but this is not the case
Ubiquitous internet access will improve social cohesion and economic inclusion
Vaccines save lives. But why don’t we want to hear why people do not want to get the Covid-19 vaccine? It is important we get the right messaging across for us to achieve herd immunity.
Our system is still not conducive for dealing with community transmissions. Harsher restrictions and constant lockdowns are not the answer
We should be obsessed with how we can help our young South Africans access and utilise systems of secondary and tertiary entry education
The portfolio committee on public service and administration says it will call for additional funding so Stats SA can render its services effectively
As China and the West battle it out for control of Africa’s physical and virtual digital infrastructure, the continent needs to assert its own voice
As India and South Africa push for relief at the World Trade Organisation through intellectual property rights waivers, India’s history of getting concessions may be the proverbial tripping block
A local scientist has devised a method to identify people even when their faces are partly obscured
In a year in which tech came into its own, certain patterns emerged and will set the tone for the future
Is the evidence used to convict criminals always based on sufficient facts or data? Leletu Tonisi from the Wits Justice Project examines some of the flaws in the system
COMMENT: The disaster regulations mandated zero-rating for some websites. Now it is time to expand this access
The findings have wide relevance, from learning more about African history and migration to specific variants of people’s health
The smartphone is a crucial tool for enabling lifelong learning and has the potential to democratise education, particularly with internet penetration and access to data both continuing to rise
Governments are processing tons of personal information to limit the spread of Covid-19. They must ensure this does not cost us our privacy
Researcher Els Vermeulen has a whale of a time conducting an annual aerial survey of the country’s southern right whales. But decreasing numbers reveal the depressing nature of this work
Perhaps the government does want us to know how bad things really are
The Covid-19 pandemic gives universities an opportunity to find new ways of ensuring the health and well-being of students
Like other sectors, higher education should continue to respond optimally to the coronavirus and map out a new path
Technology is key for youth to access economic opportunities, however many cannot afford devices or data
In less than a week, 16 000 Somalis called into the government’s new coronavirus hotline. Dr Jihan Ali works there, advising callers and collecting and providing data to colleagues
There are factors such as exchange rates, electricity costs, security free and fuel prices that are contributors, but additional spectrum will certainly bring about significant change in the local industry
The lifeline subsidy may enable those who are already connected through smart devices to use data more optimally to enjoy the benefits of being connected, but it does not assist with bringing the 50% of South Africans who are offline, online
Many companies in the arts and culture sector are offering virtual tours of their spaces in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. But artists are missing the personal engagement with their audience
Covid-19 numbers are prompting disaster declarations and dramatic action across South Africa this week. All steps should be directed by numbers
Marketing is an exciting discipline, offering the perfect fit for individuals who are equally interested in business, human dynamics and strategic thinking. But the “mad men” days of old now come with a new, more complex technological twist: conventional knowledge, experience and skill are no longer enough. Additional competencies in entrepreneurship, data analytics, business innovation, […]
In subjecting ourselves so readily to predictive data, we ignore the commercial interests involved at our peril