Huawei ICT Academy Instructor Summit 2024 accelerates 4IR skills

Huawei welcomed instructors from some of South Africa’s top tertiary institutions, leaders from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), as well as its own executives to the company’s Johannesburg campus for the Huawei ICT Academy...

The role of leadership in transforming healthcare

South Africa’s healthcare sector, a sophisticated and ever-changing industry, is central to the health and prosperity of our communities. Its effective operation, however, hinges on the strength and direction of its leadership. By Dr Ali Hamdulay, CEO of...

AI in healthcare moves from hype to reality

The healthcare sector has been on the cusp of substantial reform for quite some time. However, the introduction and application of artificial intelligence (AI) across various healthcare disciplines will surely stand out as one of the most revolutionary eras in the...

SA schools fail to prepare learners for an AI future

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming all industries, including how we teach and learn. Yet, a recent EdWeek study reveals that schools worldwide, including those in South Africa, are lagging. Many are adopting a wait-and-see approach leaving students...

AI can boost public service efficiency and effectiveness

South Africa’s 2023 Governance, Public Safety, and Justice Survey reveals a troubling decline in public trust towards essential services such as transport and clinics, a stark contrast to the more favourable perceptions reported in 2019. By Junaid Kleinschmidt,...