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NIL Africa becomes Trainocate Africa: A new chapter in closing Africa’s digital skills gap

eriinfo.com6 days ago011 mins

Trainocate Africa will support skills development across cloud computing, AI, cyber security, data analytics, automation, networking and digital infrastructure. NIL Africa has announced its transition to Trainocate Africa, following its partnership with Trainocate Holdings, one of the world’s leading technology and human capability development training providers. Unveiled on 15 October, the transition marks a significant…

SA grapples with growing demand for AI and cyber security skills

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Tech professionals and educators agree that SA needs to emphasise AI and cyber security training to keep up with advances in emerging technologies. (Image source: iStock) South African organisations must intensify cyber security and AI training and strengthen collaboration between education institutions and industry to address critical technology skills shortages, cyber security professionals and educators…

Netcampus and CompTIA – building practical skills for real careers, one evening at a time

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago05 mins

Celebrating past wins: Netcampus was proud to be recognised at the CompTIA Africa Awards 2025. This award is a testament to the passion, dedication and impact of the team, learners and partners who are driving digital skills transformation across Africa. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative dedicated to strengthening cyber resilience, promoting digital…

Sentech backs innovation and skills development as headline sponsor of Future of Work Dialogue 2026

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago04 mins

Sentech, South Africa’s national digital infrastructure provider, will participate as headline sponsor and exhibitor at the fifth annual Future of Work Dialogue 2026, taking place on 30 September and 1 October 2026 at The Maslow Hotel, Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria. Convened by the Institute for the Future of Work at Tshwane University of Technology…

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Africa: Indonesia’s Ptdi Eyes Kenya As Gateway to Africa, Offers Aircraft and Technical Skills Transfer

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago012 mins

Bandung — Indonesia’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), is seeking to revive talks with Kenya over the supply of aircraft while offering to establish local maintenance capabilities and transfer technical skills to Kenyan companies. PTDI says it sees Kenya as a potential gateway to the wider African market, with the company particularly interested…

African Universities Push Joint Research, AI Skills

eriinfo.com1 month ago05 mins

Dar es Salaam — UNIVERSITIES across Africa are seeking closer cooperation in research and innovation so that graduates can work in an economy, which is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Professor Nelson Boniface said the annual meeting of the Alliance for…

Social media stars create income, skills, businesses

eriinfo.com2 months ago012 mins

SASMA 2026 puts SA’s creator economy under the spotlight, with organisers calling for greater investment, policy support and protection. (Image source: iStock) South Africa’s social media creator economy came under the spotlight as the nominees for the 2026 Openserve South African Social Media Awards (SASMA) were shortlisted over the weekend. The industry is positioned as…

Piling into ‘human skills’ AI

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

The public and foreign visitors alike visit the World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 21, 2026. Evelyn Cheng | CNBC Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I’m seeing and hearing from local businesses. Unitree’s founder reminded everyone…

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Africa’s Talent Gap Is No Longer Just About Skills, Experts Say

eriinfo.com2 months ago010 mins

Africa’s youthful population is often described as its biggest opportunity. But without stronger links between education, skills and employment, the continent risks turning its demographic dividend into an economic burden, experts have warned. The message emerged at the AIESEC Alumni MEA Conference in Kigali on Saturday, August 22, where discussions focused on the future of…

Cisco, Hanley Group bring digital skills training to Northern Cape schools

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

Cisco Networking Academy and Hanley Group have collaborated to bring digital skills courses to 235 schools across the Northern Cape. The Northern Cape Department of Education, Hanley Group and Cisco Networking Academy have collaborated to bring networking, cyber security, AI and digital skills courses to 235 schools across the province, with classes expected to begin…