Latest articles on Fourth Industrial Revolution

Traditional universities must adapt or die

Education Van Aardt Smit & Carla Serfontein - 31 Aug 2020

Covid-19 made obvious the need for universities to adopt fourth industrial revolution strategies

Miss Rona’s teaching the 4IR lessons

Coronavirus Colleen Millar - 2 Aug 2020

Schooling is stuck in the 1950s, but technology must be blended with the basics of education

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.

Rethinking communication and innovation in the time of Covid-19

Coronavirus Ylva Rodny-Gumede - 4 Jul 2020

Physical distancing rules do not have to mean that we work in isolation; on the contrary, the need for communication has never been greater

Richard Calland: What brave new world awaits us?

Analysis Richard Calland - 25 Jun 2020

Responses to terrible inequality, climate change and the Covid-19 economic crisis will decide this

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

Four ways African governments can bridge digital skills gap needed for post-Covid economic recovery

Coronavirus Nadia Hewett - 9 Jun 2020

As African governments tackle the coronavirus crisis, there is a parallel focus on the future and what an economic recovery will look like

All South Africans can help build a sustainable digital infrastructure

Coronavirus Onyi Nwaneri - 7 Jun 2020

Technology is key for youth to access economic opportunities, however many cannot afford devices or data

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Digital banking offers an entry point to the fourth industrial revolution

Article Jack Kelly - 1 May 2020

Digital and mobile offerings have the potential to disrupt the banking industry in South Africa

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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 must equip graduates to excel in tasks that are beyond the scope of AI

Article David Taylor - 16 Mar 2020

With artificial intelligence taking over background tasks in the financial services sector, graduates need to be equipped with modern skills and mindsets to complement the machines and maximise benefits for consumers and the economy

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

We must continue to empower women entrepreneurs to grow Africa

Africa Elsie S Kanza - 8 Mar 2020

If we increase the number of high-growth, women-founded startups, they can bridge the inclusivity gaps in their respective economies and societies

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