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The Future Of Aviation Depends On Empowering The Modern Pilot

By Capt. Michael Kwinga, Director of Flight Operations, Jambojet As aviation becomes more advanced, more automated, and more data-driven, a dangerous assumption is quietly taking hold: that technology is reducing the burden on pilots. In reality, the opposite is happening. Modern pilots are not simply flying aircraft, they are managing increasingly complex systems, interpreting continuous […]

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South Africa Has 118,000 Unfilled Tech Jobs. Why Does It Take So Long For Jobseekers To Land One?

In 2018, Kate Maakane placed second in a hackathon. She was hungry for the opportunity, bright and ready to be challenged. The tech industry didn’t come knocking. It took six more years before she got her shot. A comprehensive 2024/2025 research report titled “Decoding ICT Demand”, conducted by The Collective X, a South African non-profit […]

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Huawei Is Building One Of South Africa’s Most Visible ICT Talent Ecosystems

As South Africa sharpens its focus on economic growth, digital inclusion and future-facing skills, Huawei is building one of the country’s most visible ICT talent ecosystems, with nearly 37,000 participants reached in the past two years through its digital skills training and industry-readiness programmes.  This work is closely aligned with South Africa’s digital development priorities, […]

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Bridging The Gap Between Classroom And Industry: Turning STEM Education Into Real‑World Engineering Impact

By: Busisiwe Molefe, Corporate Communications Manager johannesburg, south africa, 30 January 2026. As universities and TVET colleges prepare for registration and first-term & semester enrolment in the coming weeks, thousands of young people across South Africa will take their next step into higher education. For many, this moment marks the transition from classroom learning to career-defining […]

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Mastercard Welcomes The 2026 YES Cohort, Tackling Youth Unemployment And Advancing Economic Inclusion In South Africa

Mastercard has welcomed its 2026 Youth Employment Service (YES) cohort, reinforcing its commitment to unlocking opportunity for young South Africans and strengthening the country’s future talent pipeline as part of the YES initiative. In collaboration with YES, this initiative offers emerging talent invaluable hands-on experience, structured mentorship, and skills development within a fast-evolving digital economy. YES […]

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Why Investing In Your People Is A Crucial Step To Improving Customer Service

By Kate Shead, HR Executive at Telviva The field of customer service is undergoing a profound transformation with the proliferation of communication channels, and as businesses increasingly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in an effort to provide immediate service. Even as technology is infused into more areas of the business, humans will still have […]

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From Brain Drain To Brain Gain: DOWA Bridges Diaspora Talent And African Innovation — Announces In-Person Internships Across Africa Starting Summer 2026

Doing Good Work in Africa (DOWA), a U.S.-based non-profit driving talent exchange between the African Diaspora and the continent’s innovation ecosystem, has reached a major milestone—empowering 100 Diaspora youths through its transformative virtual internship program over the last five years. Building on this momentum, DOWA proudly announces its next evolution: the launch of in-person internships […]

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Building Namibia’s Future Maritime Strength Means Investing In Local Marine Pilots

By Bradley Claassen, Operations Manager at Workforce Staffing Africa Namibia’s maritime sector is the lifeblood of its economy. The ports at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are gateways for trade, logistics and regional connectivity and are critical not only for Namibia but for Southern Africa as a whole. At the heart of these operations are marine […]

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Building Resilient Workforces Towards Natural Hazards In Mozambique

By Isabelle Hagner Mozambique is ranked among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, with the nation facing escalating risks from droughts, floods, tropical cyclones, and sea-level rise. The World Bank warns that temperatures in the region are climbing at one of the fastest rates in Southern Africa – projected to rise by 0.31°C per decade until 2050. With 60% of […]

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SA’s Youth Unemployment Surges, Soaring Past Other Emerging Economies

Now, more than ever, it is time to turn the tide and build a future where every young South African could thrive. The global community celebrated International Youth Day, as South Africa’s youth unemployment rate continues to soar over 45%; more than double that of Brazil (20%), India (17%), and Indonesia (16%). According to Nkosinathi […]

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