1+ day, 4+ 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…...

2+ day, 1+ 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…...

2+ day, 1+ 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…...

2+ day, 23+ 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…...

1+ week, 1+ 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, 1+ 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…...

1+ week, 1+ day 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, 3+ day ago  (244+ words) Seseko is proud to announce the upcoming Digital Skills Summit, taking place 27-28 August 2026, bringing together learners, educators, industry leaders and innovators to shape the future of digital education and employment in South Africa." Under the theme: Bridging Education, Technology & Future…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (723+ words) Cabinet has approved the publication of the Draft South Africa Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for public comment, it said at the end of last week, with the policy likely to be implemented in the 2027/28 financial year. "The aim of the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (542+ words) Cartrack, a leading global software platform for operational excellence and subsidiary of Karooooo Limited (NASDAQ: KARO), has announced a strategic long-term partnership with the Maharishi Invincibility Institute to empower youth from marginalised communities through access to skills development and education,…...