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The traditional pathway from education to employment is breaking down. South Africa needs to reckon with that before the window closes. By Riaz Moola, CEO at HyperionDev At a time when global employers are struggling to fill digital and technology roles, South Africa continues to face one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the […]
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Artificial intelligence is no longer simply boosting productivity and saving time at work, it is fundamentally reshaping the nature of work, leadership, and employee experience, according to new survey data from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Nearly three-quarters (72%) of respondents now say AI has already considerably changed skills expectations in their roles, and nearly half […]
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A new report from Google and Ipsos shows that residents of South Africa are not only embracing artificial intelligence (AI), but increasingly using it as a practical tool for learning, work and major life decisions. The study, “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of more people”, shows people in South Africa are turning to […]
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As AI Investments Surge, CEOs Take the Lead on Decision Making and Upskilling Themselves: With Africa leading in workforce readiness New BCG report shows companies plan to double their spending on AI in 2026 and remain bullish on ROI 94% of companies plan to continue investing in AI even if it doesn’t drive immediate returns […]
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12-Month Google AI Pro Plan Launched for Students in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe to Build Foundational AI Skills Google today announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro for free to university students for 12 months. The offer is available […]
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By Tebogo Monakedi Human Resources Director, CHEP Sub-Saharan Africa The traditional perceptions of work and organisational structure are undergoing a significant transformation. The once-prevailing notion that work is a set of well-defined processes, confined within the physical and organisational boundaries of a workplace, and primarily focused on shareholder value and profit, is becoming obsolete. This […]
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Looking at the state of unemployment across Africa, you find a tapestry weaved from stories of despair. The continent is brimming with young people eager to work, yet jobs are becoming less available. Chances are you likely know someone of ‘job-seeking’ age, hoping to find ‘anything’ to do because ‘things are tough’. But, unfortunately, hope […]
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Most employees in 2020 found themselves at crossroads. It was a struggle to ensure that the employees had all the resources required for maintaining their productivity and yet achieving the company targets. This situation led to the creation of a hybrid workplace. A hybrid workplace is a business model that combines office work with remote […]
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