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New Soweto tech hub a leap toward closing SA’s 4IR gap

eriinfo.com2 hours ago05 mins

The opening of the iSchoolAfrica Coding and Robotics Centre at Igugu Primary School in Soweto, Gauteng, marks a decisive step toward closing South Africa’s digital divide, ensuring that learners in township schools are no longer left behind in the rapidly evolving world of technology. Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, joined iStore…

SA must get to grips with AI to progress with 4IR

eriinfo.com7 months ago07 mins

Tseliso Mohlomi, senior director at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for the Future of Work. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) South Africa’s 4IR Commission developed a 4IR strategy, with eight recommendations which include guidance on AI. However, poor implementation has left the strategy largely ineffective. This is according to progessor Tinyiko Maluleke, VC at Tshwane…