7+ hour, 4+ min ago  (263+ words) The Vaal Empowa Youth Week 2026 is set to convene over 10000 young people in the Vaal region from 20 to 24 April, aiming to tackle youth unemployment, according to organisers. Empowa Worx, which runs the initiative, says it will connect attendees with a…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (228+ words) The Institute of Chartered IT Professionals (ICITP) and Chartered CIO Council have opened their 2026 IT Industry Recognition Awards and call on the ICT community to nominate candidates for consideration. John Bosco Arends, chairperson of the Chartered CIO Council, says the…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (539+ words) Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, has provided internet connectivity to 45 public schools in Umlazi and Pinetown, Kwa Zulu-Natal (KZN). In a statement, Liquid says the rollout forms part of its broader programme to connect 298 public service institutions…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (368+ words) The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), in partnership with the Academy of Sound Engineering, is pleased to announce the 2026 intake of the Music Business Masterclass (MBM). This flagship programme continues to serve as a premier career development opportunity for…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (882+ words) Artificial intelligence (AI) literacy is rapidly emerging as an important skill in South Africa's labour market, with companies increasingly seeking candidates who can apply AI tools across everyday functions, not only in technical environments. This is according to the Pnet…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (499+ words) South Africa's economic province Gauteng faces an estimated shortfall of 370 teachers in critical technology subjects. This came to light at media briefing to outline the state of the province's education system, with education MEC Lebogang Maile divulging persistent challenges in…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (537+ words) It's no surprise to learn that students at all levels are using artificial intelligence tools, specifically large language models such as Copilot, Chat GPT, Gemini and Claude. But adoption rates are nonetheless staggering: 92%, according to surveys by Oxford's Higher Education…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (200+ words) Google and Up Skill Universe have announced that the Google Hustle Academy programme, previously exclusive to business owners, is now open to anyone " including employees, students, job-seekers and entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa. According to a statement, the new curriculum for…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (732+ words) International cyber security and technology vendors need to start playing their part in helping solve the local cyber skills shortage and tackling youth unemployment in the country. This is the message from Dr Xolile Sibande, information and cyber security expert....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (877+ words) South Africa is sounding the alarm about the digital skills gap. The urgency for digital talent is clear. The demand is real. At m Lab, this is not a new conversation; it is the mission that we pursue every day....