Location intelligence a secret weapon in data-driven banking
New technologies are rapidly reshaping the banking sector, signalling a shift from traditional, branch-centric models to a more data-driven, customer-centric approach. Geographic information systems (GIS) play a crucial role in this transformation by integrating...
WeThinkCode_ attains NQF 6 Occupational Certificate
Software development academy WeThinkCode_ has elevated its accreditation from an NQF 5 to an NQF 6 Occupational Certificate: Software Engineer. From its inception, WeThinkCode_ has been on a mission to revolutionise tech education, breaking down barriers for talented...
A leap forward for e-learning
Groundbreaking trends that emerged in the learning and development space in 2023 are expected to intensify this year as organisations realign systems to ensure future readiness. The push to include artificial intelligence (AI) tools like audio and visual generation in...
Internet access shouldn’t impede equitable education
Although 12,8-million South Africans still lack internet access, and mobile data costs remain prohibitively high, these obstacles shouldn't restrict learners from accessing basic education online. This is according to Dr Corrin Varady, CEO at IDEA, who says that...
Kortext, Vodacom Business to support higher education students
Kortext, which provides digital learning and student engagement software for higher education, has reached an agreement with Vodacom Business to provide digital learning material - including textbooks and videos - to higher education institutions in South Africa....
How the digital revolution is impacting the way we study
The landscape of higher education is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the relentless advances in technology. Educational technology, often referred to as edtech, has become a powerful force reshaping traditional approaches to teaching and learning in...
Godongwana must address lack of education investment
Essential to a functioning South African economy, is a functioning South African education system. This is a key takeaway from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2024 Budget Speech, according to Dr Corrin Varady, CEO of IDEA. The Finance Minister allocated...
Government urged to prioritise AI in education
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been comprehensively embraced in the private sector in South Africa in less than a year, but more must be done to ensure that the public sector - and especially students in public schools and universities - are also empowered and...
Bridging the digital divide in SA
In the diverse and dynamic landscape of South Africa, the digital divide is a glaring challenge impeding the progress of educational equity and societal advancement. This divide not only separates communities based on their access to technology but also impacts their...
Video-based learning a game-changer for matriculants
South Africa stands at a crossroads where the aspirations of many matriculants clash with the formidable reality of their financial constraints. By Tebogo Moleta, MD and founder at Think Tank The nation grapples with a critical challenge - the dream of further...
Networking enables smart, efficient schools
Like every other industry vertical, education relies on technology to help it achieve its objectives. By Michelle Vollet, channel manager Extreme Networks at Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa Regarding the basic education stages (primary and high school in South...
Student competition empowers next generation of tech innovators
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Dell Technologies South Africa have announced a Student Cluster Competition set to empower the next generation of tech innovators. During the course of the competition, undergraduate students will develop...