South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis requires a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach that combines digital infrastructure to support education, psychosocial support and fundamental shifts in employer attitudes. Telkom Group chief of corporate affairs, Mpho McNamee “While there are many pressing challenges in South Africa today, the need to invest in our youth remains a very high priority,”…
South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its technological evolution, poised to redefine itself as Africa’s leading digital powerhouse. Over the past two years, political leaders and media narratives have painted a picture of rapid digital transformation, underscoring the government’s ambition to position South Africa at the forefront of innovation. President Cyril Ramaphosa reinforced…
This is the second (and beta) episode of a new podcast series curated by TechCentral’s editorial team and generated by artificial intelligence tools. It’s an experiment for now, but if it works well, we’ll consider making it a regular feature by launching a season 1. Note that even using the most accurate and reliable sources,…
As global economies push for decarbonization and energy security, industrial models must evolve. This requires greater investment in low-carbon technologies and energy efficiency. In this context, how do you view the rapid growth of solar PV and energy storage solutions (ESS) as a response to this demand? The solar PV and energy storage sectors are…
