The reactions to Elon Musk’s billionaire status are evidence that far too many South Africans have not fully grasped the destructive consequences of inequality. Entrepreneur Musk was recently crowned the richest man in the world. The founder and chief of Tesla Motors sits on a total net worth of $195-billion. The rapid swelling of Musk’s […]
Luma, a new legal advice chatbot, will help people navigate daunting workplace disputes
In a year in which tech came into its own, certain patterns emerged and will set the tone for the future
Farming must embrace sustainable, regenerative agriculture practices to secure our future
Nigerian writer Amos Tutuola wields language as the ultimate form of technology
The education sector should use the opportunity of Covid-19 to address its challenges strategically
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
Curating the End of the World deploys Afrofuturism to respond to Covid-19, anti-black violence and capitalism
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
Covid-19 made obvious the need for universities to adopt fourth industrial revolution strategies
Schooling is stuck in the 1950s, but technology must be blended with the basics of education
The Covid-19 pandemic gives universities an opportunity to find new ways of ensuring the health and well-being of students
Technology offers students a richer learning experience and helps prepare them for the workplace
Physical distancing rules do not have to mean that we work in isolation; on the contrary, the need for communication has never been greater
Animator, roboticist and artist David Phume is on a mission to show that technology is not just for the geniuses in Silicon Valley
Technology is key for youth to access economic opportunities, however many cannot afford devices or data
Even those schools with online structures in place were not prepared for the emotional and cognitive demands this approach brings
Especially in a country like South Africa with its huge inequalities, a digital divide and teacher unions
The sector needs to adapt to changed circumstances by revisiting strategies, budgets, missions and objectives and work collaboratively
Dimension Data turns employee careers into worthwhile experiences with tools, technology and now robotics
The Samsung Galaxy S20 series features unprecedented AI camera technologies built for the future of communications
Africa must be part of developing technology that may make inhabiting the Red Planet possible and help the continent survive climate change
The fourth industrial revolution brings opportunities but also challenges for young teachers and teacher educators
Technology is not necessarily the panacea it’s said to be, de-skilling further the under-skilled
Many of us already talk to our computers and soon they may suggest better ways for us to work
If we are not thinking of a quill, when we say someone has “penned” a book, are we thinking of a standard ballpoint pen?
Forward thinking and research that defines the societal impact of the 4IR reveals a realm of potential within a world of challenges
Twenty-one years of recognising excellence in science, engineering, technology and innovation
But the pros and cons of mobile apps have to be carefully considered before they are adopted
It’s big but powerful, luxurious and sporty
Investors have eagerly been waiting for Uber to make its stock market debut
Managing director: HBS Consulting- Hauweng Business Services