Job creation, reskilling must be central to growth agendas

Job creation, reskilling must be central to growth agendas

The world is going through a period of economic uncertainty, with artificial intelligence (AI) advancing and the green transition now imperative – all of which are driving big changes in the future of jobs. This week, the World Economic Forum’s...
Fears that AI could cause a nuclear-level catastrophe

Fears that AI could cause a nuclear-level catastrophe

More than one-third of credible AI experts believe that AI will cause a nuclear-level catastrophe within this century, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. The findings are part of Stanford’s 2023 Artificial Intelligence Index Report, released in April...

Get ready for massive shifts as jobs change

Almost a quarter (23%) of jobs are expected to change by 2027, with 69-million (10,2%) new jobs created and 83-million (12,3%) eliminated. The Future of Jobs Report 2023 suggests that the jobs market will see a net decrease of 14-million jobs, or 2% of current...
Quantum computing, generative AI employed for mRNA science

Quantum computing, generative AI employed for mRNA science

Moderna, a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, and IBM have announced an agreement under which Moderna will explore next generation technologies including quantum computing and artificial intelligence to advance and...
Renewable energy top of mind in Africa

Renewable energy top of mind in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports – 2022 was another record year for solar around the world, with Africa holding its own in terms of renewable deployments. “And most probably we will be progressing faster across the continent than other regions in years to come,”...
Electricity minister outlines plan to boost renewables

Electricity minister outlines plan to boost renewables

Kathy Gibson reports – Government will tomorrow (26 April) announce support for the country’s biggest investment in renewables capacity yet. This is the word from Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, minister of electricity in the office of the president, addressing...