Demand-led training to the fore in 2024

Demand-led training to the fore in 2024

2024 needs to be the year that we move the needle as business leaders toward demand-led training that will assist in reducing the software development skills shortage that South African companies are facing. This gap is because there isn’t a real push towards...

Do record-breaking matric results position students for IT careers?

When Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga revealed the 2023 matric results, they showcased an impressive pass rate of 82,9%. This marks a continued upward trend in National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rates over the past decade, with the percentage increasing...
Technology transforms workplace testing for a safer, sober workforce

Technology transforms workplace testing for a safer, sober workforce

Technology has radically transformed every aspect of the way we live and work, writes Rhys Evans, MD of ALCO-Safe. Notably, alcohol and drug testing have made significant strides in the past two decades, due to remarkable technological advancements. Testing apparatus...

Collaboration key to bridging Africa’s digital skills gap

The rapidly evolving digital landscape has had a massive impact on the public and private sectors, especially in terms of data science and analytics skills. By André Zitzke, manager: SAS Global Academic Programs in Africa A staggering 1,5-million to 2-million global...

Essential tips for business productivity

For business owners, the start of a new year is a perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at their operations. Even small optimisations to your systems and processes can create big productivity boosts, which in turn, can help you to drive significant improvements to...

Counting the cost of skills programme spend cuts

Innovation is the currency of progress and a company’s investment in skills programmes is a testament to its commitment to a thriving manufacturing sector. The very foundation of this growth rests upon the shoulders of a well-equipped workforce but...