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Technology

The future of learning is here — and it’s mobile
Opinion
/ 28 October 2020

The future of learning is here — and it’s mobile

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

By Dennis Lamberti
Black futures in the age of apocalypse
Friday
/ 22 October 2020

Black futures in the age of apocalypse

Curating the End of the World deploys Afrofuturism to respond to Covid-19, anti-black violence and capitalism

By Nkgopoleng Moloi
Three digital transformation priorities for African healthcare organisations
Opinion
/ 26 September 2020

Three digital transformation priorities for African healthcare organisations

With doctors in short supply, healthcare employers need to invest in intelligent technologies to make the experience of accessing healthcare as good as it can be, for all involved

By Mervyn George
Traditional universities must adapt or die
Education
/ 31 August 2020

Traditional universities must adapt or die

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

By Van Aardt Smit and Carla Serfontein
Miss Rona’s teaching the 4IR lessons
Coronavirus
/ 2 August 2020

Miss Rona’s teaching the 4IR lessons

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

By Colleen Millar
Caring for students goes beyond the teaching project
Coronavirus
/ 2 August 2020

Caring for students goes beyond the teaching project

The Covid-19 pandemic gives universities an opportunity to find new ways of ensuring the health and well-being of students

By Ylva Rodny-Gumede
Online learning must remain a key component of teaching systems
Coronavirus
/ 22 July 2020

Online learning must remain a key component of teaching systems

Technology offers students a richer learning experience and helps prepare them for the workplace

By Norman Duncan
Rethinking communication and innovation in the time of Covid-19
Coronavirus
/ 4 July 2020

Rethinking communication and innovation in the time of Covid-19

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

By Ylva Rodny-Gumede
The Portfolio: David Phume
Friday
/ 3 July 2020

The Portfolio: David Phume

Animator, roboticist and artist David Phume is on a mission to show that technology is not just for the geniuses in Silicon Valley

By David Phume
All South Africans can help build a sustainable digital infrastructure
Coronavirus
/ 7 June 2020

All South Africans can help build a sustainable digital infrastructure

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

By Onyi Nwaneri
Tips to manage the heavy load of lockdown learning
Coronavirus
/ 30 May 2020

Tips to manage the heavy load of lockdown learning

Even those schools with online structures in place were not prepared for the emotional and cognitive demands this approach brings

By Lieb Liebenberg
World Bank report on Covid-19’s effect on education is disappointing
Coronavirus
/ 15 May 2020

World Bank report on Covid-19’s effect on education is disappointing

Especially in a country like South Africa with its huge inequalities, a digital divide and teacher unions

By Mark Potterton
Covid-19: A new order for civil society organisations
Article
/ 3 May 2020

Covid-19: A new order for civil society organisations

The sector needs to adapt to changed circumstances by revisiting strategies, budgets, missions and objectives and work collaboratively

By Paul Kariuki
Transforming for the Future
Article
/ 2 March 2020

Transforming for the Future

Dimension Data turns employee careers into worthwhile experiences with tools, technology and now robotics

By Staff Reporter
Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S20: Change the way you experience the world
Article
/ 12 February 2020

Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S20: Change the way you experience the world

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series features unprecedented AI camera technologies built for the future of communications

By Staff Reporter
Bid to settle Mars could solve Earth’s crisis
Analysis
/ 6 February 2020

Bid to settle Mars could solve Earth’s crisis

Africa must be part of developing technology that may make inhabiting the Red Planet possible and help the continent survive climate change

By Sikhulekile Duma
Technology not the elixir of education
Article
/ 11 October 2019

Technology not the elixir of education

The fourth industrial revolution brings opportunities but also challenges for young teachers and teacher educators

By Maureen Robinson
Skills deficit undermines 4IR promises
Article
/ 30 August 2019

Skills deficit undermines 4IR promises

Technology is not necessarily the panacea it’s said to be, de-skilling further the under-skilled 

By Angelo Fick
The computer-human relationship is evolving
Article
/ 26 August 2019

The computer-human relationship is evolving

Many of us already talk to our computers and soon they may suggest better ways for us to work

By Brendan Mcaravey
Quilled or typed, it’s writ
Article
/ 16 August 2019

Quilled or typed, it’s writ

If we are not thinking of a quill, when we say someone has “penned” a book, are we thinking of a standard ballpoint pen?

By Shaun De Waal
Critical thinking in critical times
Article
/ 12 July 2019

Critical thinking in critical times

Forward thinking and research that defines the societal impact of the 4IR reveals a realm of potential within a world of challenges

By Tamsin Oxford
Digital tech can boost health
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Digital tech can boost health

But the pros and cons of mobile apps have to be carefully considered before they are adopted

By Asha George, Rajani Ved and Amnesty Lefevre
The NSTF-South32 Awards
Article
/ 28 June 2019

The NSTF-South32 Awards

Twenty-one years of recognising excellence in science, engineering, technology and innovation

By Tamsin Oxford
Quantifying the quick, quirky, quiet Audi Q8
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Quantifying the quick, quirky, quiet Audi Q8

It’s big but powerful, luxurious and sporty

By Staff Reporter
Let’s jam: Is it time to take stock of the Uber economy?
Article
/ 17 May 2019

Let’s jam: Is it time to take stock of the Uber economy?

Investors have eagerly been waiting for Uber to make its stock market debut

By Kevin Davie
Beulah Mosupye
Article
/ 24 April 2019

Beulah Mosupye

Managing director: HBS Consulting- Hauweng Business Services

By Tehillah Nieselow
Mobile tech is going to the dogs… literally
Article
/ 7 March 2019

Mobile tech is going to the dogs… literally

Among countless new ‘wearable’ gadgets presented this week at the Mobile World Congress trade fair were monitors that attach to dog or cat collars

By Daniel Silva
Malaysia’s flying car plan jets into controversy
Article
/ 27 February 2019

Malaysia’s flying car plan jets into controversy

The prototype of the vehicle, which uses local technology, will be unveiled later this year

By Agency
Educating Abuja girls to STEM the cost of hi-tech research
Africa
/ 7 February 2019

Educating Abuja girls to STEM the cost of hi-tech research

A recent Wo​rld Bank​ report highlighted the costs of limiting educational opportunity for girls

By Alex Jackson
Saying no to sexism in science
Article
/ 20 December 2018

Saying no to sexism in science

There’s nothing innate about scientific ability, but some male scientists, in South Africa and internationally, still believe women can’t cut it

By Christa Kuljian
Stalwarts shop for education ideas
Article
/ 14 December 2018

Stalwarts shop for education ideas

Both Naledi Pandor and Graça Machel understand the challenges of the future and want to find ways of getting there

By Raeesa Pather
Technology can uplift world’s ‘bottom billion’
Analysis
/ 23 November 2018

Technology can uplift world’s ‘bottom billion’

Technology is often oversold as either a panacea for the world’s problems or a curse inflicting disruption and displacement on the most vulnerable

By Staff Reporter
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