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Microsoft commits to skilling one million people for digital skills through Artificial Intelligence skilling initiative in South Africa

Microsoft commits to skilling one million people for digital skills through Artificial Intelligence skilling initiative in South Africa

With its youthful population, rich diversity, and rapidly growing tech ecosystems, South Africa and Africa are uniquely positioned to innovate and lead in AI-driven solutions with the right skills and access to digital technologies like

South Africa’s Education System: A Call for Equity and Transformation

South Africa’s Education System: A Call for Equity and Transformation

By Professor Heloise Sathorar, Executive Dean, Faculty of Education, Nelson Mandela UniversityThe release of the results of the Class of 2024 provides us with an opportune moment to celebrate the achievements of our learners while

Ways to teach your children to be money savvy at each milestone

Ways to teach your children to be money savvy at each milestone

As schools reopen in South Africa, learners tend to miss one critical aspect of their education which is the basics of financial literacy. This goes beyond knowing how to open a bank account; financial literacy

Navigating the road to Universal Health Coverage in South Africa

Navigating the road to Universal Health Coverage in South Africa

By Dr. Reno Morar, Director: Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nelson Mandela UniversityAs Director of the newly established Medical School in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Nelson Mandela University, I am honoured to

Shaping justice and revolutionising legal education for a transformative South Africa

Shaping justice and revolutionising legal education for a transformative South Africa

Legal education has traditionally been seen as the cornerstone of shaping society's future leaders, policymakers, and advocates of justice. As we stand on the brink of a new era in South Africa, the call for

AI in Education: Transforming Learning and Teaching in South Africa

AI in Education: Transforming Learning and Teaching in South Africa

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making waves across various sectors, and education is no exception. In South Africa, AI is starting to reshape the way students learn and teachers teach, offering innovative solutions to long-standing challenges.The

The Business of Education:  The Winners and the Losers 

The Business of Education:  The Winners and the Losers 

As South Africa approaches the 30th anniversary of its first democratic election, we have another education crisis. Nearly 50% (44,3%) of our youth are unemployed, the majority of whom are not in education or training,