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Technology

New world of work requires new minds
Thought Leader
/ 12 May 2025

New world of work requires new minds

Activity-based and experiential learning should be encouraged at school and tertiary institutions so that the academic curricula must align with new realities.

By Riedwaan Kimmie
Unions slam basic education department over no maths at 464 schools
Education
/ 6 May 2025

Unions slam basic education department over no maths at 464 schools

The South African Democratic Teachers Union alleges schools are pressuring learners in grade 10 and upwards to drop maths to protect overall matric pass rates

By Umamah Bakharia
Tariff exemptions signal growing instability in Trump trade doctrine
Thought Leader
/ 16 April 2025

Tariff exemptions signal growing instability in Trump trade doctrine

The quick about-turns expose the internal contradictions – and lack of comprehensive planning – in US trade policy and its broader global economic implications.

By Imran Khalid
Navigating the future: Law meets the fourth industrial revolution
Opinion
/ 20 March 2025

Navigating the future: Law meets the fourth industrial revolution

Legal systems need to balance accountability, fairness and transparency with innovation

By Letlhokwa George Mpedi
Meta’s freedom of speech gamble: Rights in the age of algorithms
Opinion
/ 24 February 2025

Meta’s freedom of speech gamble: Rights in the age of algorithms

We need a discussion about the intersection between technology and human rights so the loudest voices don’t drown out the most truthful

By Ian Mangenga
Despite progress, we still need to break down barriers facing women in science
Thought Leader
/ 11 February 2025

Despite progress, we still need to break down barriers facing women in science

By empowering more women and girls in STEM, we unlock potential, drive innovation, and build a more sustainable, equitable future for all

By Sibusiso Moyo
‘Good’ matric results do not tell the whole picture of SA education
Opinion
/ 8 February 2025

‘Good’ matric results do not tell the whole picture of SA education

While education authorities celebrate the 87.3% pass rate for 2024, only 50% of pupils made it from grade 1 to grade 12. And young people also struggle to get jobs regardless of whether they matriculate or not.

By Ian Russell
Using technology to empower young freelancers and tackle unemployment
The Digital Afrikan
/ 19 September 2024

Using technology to empower young freelancers and tackle unemployment

Embracing freelancing will undoubtedly benefit nearly half of young South Africans who are currently unemployed, but there are other broader benefits too.

By Andrew Bourne
Blended finance key to unlocking billions for Africa’s climate tech startups
Thought Leader
/ 28 August 2024

Blended finance key to unlocking billions for Africa’s climate tech startups

The need for innovative climate solutions is urgent, and climate tech offers a path towards resilience and sustainability.

By Buntu Majaja
Kenya government’s digital tyranny is working – for now
Africa
/ 19 August 2024

Kenya government’s digital tyranny is working – for now

With remarkable creativity, Kenyans used technology to organise nationwide protests. The state’s digital response has been equally remarkable, but for all the wrong reasons

By Odanga Madung and The Continent
Workers and the rise of the algorithmic boss
Opinion
/ 1 May 2024

Workers and the rise of the algorithmic boss

The issue lies in management-by-algorithm — the technologically ‘objective’ use of people analytics, big data and AI to manage the workforce

By Nicola Smit
SA must tread carefully as it leads Africa to next generation network technology
Opinion
/ 24 April 2024

SA must tread carefully as it leads Africa to next generation network technology

Poorer South Africans will not be able to upgrade to smartphone devices without state assistance

By Nomvuyiso Batyi
How to get Gen Z off screens and into museums
Opinion
/ 15 April 2024

How to get Gen Z off screens and into museums

The innovative methodology of design thinking can show us how to reimagine museums and heritage spaces

By Richard Perez
How the 4IR is turning SA’s banking systems into a crime scene
Thought Leader
/ 20 March 2024

How the 4IR is turning SA’s banking systems into a crime scene

As digital banking gains popularity, criminals have adjusted their online and social engineering tactics

By Nomzamo Gondwe
Reserve bank head says climate change will raise fiscal risk
The Green Guardian
/ 23 October 2023

Reserve bank head says climate change will raise fiscal risk

Central banks’ contribution to climate change-related aims, and their role in the transition, depend on government policy

By Sheree Bega
Unlocking the exciting and diverse world of STEM careers for women
Thought Leader
/ 10 August 2023

Unlocking the exciting and diverse world of STEM careers for women

It is essential that women and girls are empowered to seize the growing possibilities in the field of science, technology, engineering and maths

By Sibusiso Moyo
Sextech and the mating habits of humans
Opinion
/ 14 June 2023

Sextech and the mating habits of humans

The sextech industry is changing our pleasure seeking behaviours, so what does this mean for us as a species?

By Skye Scott
Digging for (digital) gold: How Africa can build a prosperous future economy
Opinion
/ 29 May 2023

Digging for (digital) gold: How Africa can build a prosperous future economy

The continent needs to invest in its potential resource, the youth, by ensuring rapid and extensive digital skills development

By Cathy Smith
There is an urgent need for policies in order to bridge the digital gender divide
Opinion
/ 8 March 2023

There is an urgent need for policies in order to bridge the digital gender divide

Technologies rapidly transform society, allowing for unprecedented advances in the human condition but women are often barred from the race

By Chrissy Dube
ChatGPT has democratised AI, but like all new tech, comes with risks: analysts
Sci-tech
/ 14 February 2023

ChatGPT has democratised AI, but like all new tech, comes with risks: analysts

The artificial intelligence language model is regarded as the fastest growing ‘app’ in history, garnering over 100 million active users in two months

By Nafisa Akabor
ANC dinosaur lurches towards 21st-century technology
Opinion
/ 13 November 2022

ANC dinosaur lurches towards 21st-century technology

The party has been reluctant to modernise, perhaps less out of ignorance than to allow skullduggery, especially around elections. New rules seek to change that

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Educate people about how piracy robs Africa’s artists, musicians and actors
Opinion
/ 24 October 2022

Educate people about how piracy robs Africa’s artists, musicians and actors

Organisations like Partners Against Piracy, a campaign to protect the livelihoods of content creators by raising awareness about piracy, are gaining traction

By Chola Makgamathe
It’s critical to give Africa’s young people the skills to be entrepreneurial
Opinion
/ 11 October 2022

It’s critical to give Africa’s young people the skills to be entrepreneurial

It requires more than being technologically competent; the basics of establishing networks and pitching to investors can be taught but it takes time to do so

By Kabelo Mothoa
Youth lose out because many schools don’t offer maths and science
Education
/ 31 August 2022

Youth lose out because many schools don’t offer maths and science

A teacher shortage is one reason learners are not doing these subjects but instead of giving up on these subjects, schools should turn to technology

By James Lees
Emerging technologies show a clear pathway to ending the age of scarcity
Opinion
/ 8 August 2022

Emerging technologies show a clear pathway to ending the age of scarcity

We have all the tools we need to usher in a new era of superabundance but we need to ditch dying industries such as fossil fuel and livestock fast

By Nafeez Ahmed
How an ‘everything-as-a-service’ approach can boost business success
Opinion
/ 2 August 2022

How an ‘everything-as-a-service’ approach can boost business success

It helps to save money, boost IT team agility, streamline digital transformation and reduce routine IT work

By Martin Uchytil
Invest in women to close the tech gender gap
Opinion
/ 1 August 2022

Invest in women to close the tech gender gap

More companies need to commit and invest in learnerships, bursaries, skills development programmes and internships for women

By Prudence Mathebula
African innovation in technology can spark an economic boom
Opinion
/ 8 July 2022

African innovation in technology can spark an economic boom

The continent’s tech must take centre stage and show the world what we have to offer

By Sam Clarke
Is your laptop tough enough for the pressures of the real world?
Sci-tech
/ 5 July 2022

Is your laptop tough enough for the pressures of the real world?

What is military-grade testing, and why should you opt for a device that’s been put to the test?

By Marcé Bester
OPINION | New UK work visa to exclude graduates from Africa
Opinion
/ 21 May 2022

OPINION | New UK work visa to exclude graduates from Africa

If graduates did not get their qualifications from the list of top 50 universities, 40 of which are in the US, France, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany, Canada and Japan, they will be excluded

By Afeez Bolaji
Laptop review: Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip
Sci-tech
/ 26 April 2022

Laptop review: Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip

A powerful machine packed into a 1.44kg, compact exterior with several nifty features essential for today’s business laptop

By Nafisa Akabor
Digital learning is good – but not for all students
Opinion
/ 8 April 2022

Digital learning is good – but not for all students

The hybrid of remote and contact learning are complementary solutions that should be used together for optimal outcomes

By Nyari Samushonga
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