The nature of work is undergoing a profound transformation, and at the heart of this shift lies artificial intelligence. Far from being a harbinger…
South Africa seriously needs to fix its education system to develop a knowledge economy
South Africa’s education system is in a bad state. That was the grim message conveyed by Prof Roy du Pré (pictured above), chairperson of…
3D printers, cardboard and a giant robot: Omar-Pierre Soubra on the magic of Maker Faire
Cape Town recently hosted its very first Maker Faire Cape Town. Calling those involved makers, the event saw some 4 000 attendants and over…
Building a digital business? Don’t sacrifice your agility
The benefits of taking your business digital are mostly about agility — and newcomers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), need to safeguard that…
Tech innovations diagnose healthcare, offer cures in the form of mobile and web based solutions
In remote areas, a visit to the clinic, doctor, and hospital, can entail a serious and expensive trek. That’s just one reason the health…
