
Free digital training institute (WeThinkCode_) gets boost it needs to expand its Cape Town campus
By Press Release 20 July 2021In honour of Mandela Day , Swindon Property, leaders in commercial and industrial real estate, have partnered with WeThinkCode_, a peer-to-peer tech institution dedicated to eliminating the IT... FULL STORY >

Design thinking, data science and doing careers differently
By Industry Contributor 16 July 2021By Hope Lukoto, Chief Human Resources Officer at BCX FULL STORY >

Investing in STEM skills is crucial in the data economy, says SAS
By Staff Writer 22 June 2021To ensure African economies benefit fully from the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), and the data economy it will bring, there are several trends that industries on the continent need to fully embrace. Adesh Nathalal, Education... FULL STORY >

Short on skills, big on threat: The security challenges explained
By Staff Writer 3 May 2021Amidst the challenge of limited cybersecurity skills, there is a pressing need to empower women within the cybersecurity space. Anna Collard explains. FULL STORY >
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Industry Insight: Data complexity is disrupting specialist skills
By Industry Contributor 21 April 2021Andreas Bartsch, Head of Service Delivery at PBT Group, explains how the role of the data specialist is evolving and what this means for skills development. FULL STORY >

South Africa’s Progress in becoming Quantum Ready begins with empowering the youth
By Industry Contributor 16 March 2021Dr. Solomon Assefa and Abe Asfaw (pictured) explain why IBM and University of the Witwatersrand have partnered up and why skilling the youth is essential to reaping the rewards of emerging technologies. FULL STORY >

Fortinet extends availability of free self-paced cybersecurity training courses to further build industry’s workforce.
By Staff Writer 18 January 2021in response to widening cybersecurity skills gap and strong demand, Fortinet has pledged to continue offering its entire catalogue of self-paced network security expert... FULL STORY >

It’s time to reset the lens through which we view skills
By Industry Contributor 18 November 2020Martin Ndlovu, Skills Programme Manager at Microsoft 4Afrika, takes a look at the rapidly evolving job and skills market. FULL STORY >

Industry Insight - How to close the cybersecurity skills gap
By Industry Contributor 12 November 2020Sander Vinberg, Threat Research Evangelist at F5, explains the type of skills needed in the current economic state and the best way to invest in the right skills for business continuity and growth. FULL STORY >

Microsoft, Afrika Tikkun, partner to tackle unemployment through digital skills development
By Staff Writer 1 October 2020Today, Microsoft South Africa announced that it has provided a $150 000 (over R2.5 million) grant to Afrika Tikkun as part of a strategic partnership linked to its Global Skills Initiative. FULL STORY >

How All That Gaming During Lockdown Could Help You Land Your Next Role
By Press Release 1 October 2020Lyndy van den Barselaar, managing director of ManpowerGroup South Africa says that the ManpowerGroup has recognised the skills that gamers develop playing various types of games, and offers a way to translate these gaming... FULL STORY >

COVID-19 accelerates need for data science skills and strategies for local business
By Industry Contributor 20 July 2020Instead of abandoning their data management strategies in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses should be leaning into them, with the need for data science skills actually increasing, argues Shaun... FULL STORY >
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World Youth Skills day highlights the importance of skills development
By Industry Contributor 17 July 2020World Youth Skills day earlier this week shone a light on a critical issue, not just to combating unemployment, but ensuring a positive future for the country. Dell Technology's Doug Woolley gives his insight. FULL STORY >
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Microsoft details plan to help equip South Africans with digital skills needed for economic recovery
By Staff Writer 17 July 2020Microsoft South Africa has announced details of the local programme aligned to the recently launched Global Skills Initiative, aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25 million people... FULL STORY >

Sanlan Indie backs digital skills development
By Press Release 15 April 2020Digital skills development programme equips participants for the modern workplace. FULL STORY >
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