21+ hour, 31+ min ago  (736+ words) With the latest datasets showing signs of regression in some areas of South Africa's science, technology and innovation (STI) system, minister professor Blade Nzimande has unveiled 41 new research chairs. Established through the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARCh I), research chairs…...

23+ hour, 40+ min ago  (299+ words) Higher education and training minister Buti Manamela has urged business, labour, civil society and government to work together to transform the country's digital skills base. This, in line with efforts to create employment, drive economic transformation and build a capable…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (378+ words) This week's official launch of the Gert Sibande TVET College 4 IR Lab and Centre of Specialisation represents a major milestone in advancing the Department of Higher Education and Training's (DHET) vision for modern, digitally enabled TVET institutions that respond to…...

1+ week, 4+ day 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…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (349+ words) South African fibre network operator Vuma has connected 1 000 schools across South Africa to date, extending broadband access to an estimated 860 000 learners and 40 000 teachers. The milestone was commemorated at Molamo Primary School in Limpopo this week, where government officials, educators and…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (378+ words) This week's official launch of the Gert Sibande TVET College 4 IR Lab and Centre of Specialisation represents a major milestone in advancing the Department of Higher Education and Training's (DHET) vision for modern, digitally enabled TVET institutions that respond to…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (659+ words) South African organisations are grappling with a growing "talent paradox" as rapid artificial intelligence (AI) adoption collides with a deepening skills shortage. This is according to Mercer's 2026 Global Talent Trends report, which draws on insights from nearly 12 000 executives, HR leaders,…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (474+ words) AI has moved from the exclusive realm of IT into tools your students will use every day: e-mail, office suites, customer service platforms, diagnostics and more. Yet most high school graduation requirements, and many "college and career readiness" pathways, still…...

5+ day, 1+ hour 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…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (341+ words) ITWeb, in collaboration with Geekulcha, hosted a virtual ideathon this past weekend to prepare participants for the 10th edition of the ITWeb Security Summit hackathon. Participants were welcomed by Ivan Regasek, CEO of ITWeb, who reflected on the growth of the…...