Technology

South Africa in the year of 2025 stands at a difficult cross roads concerning the route it could take as regards the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR or FIR). On the advancement of this Industrial Revolution refers to the integration of advance digital technologies like AI and robotics, as well as automation, into various economic and […]

As the Fourth and even fifth industrial revolutions are underway, the place of humanity in the work place alongside robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be brought into question. The proponents of industries 4.0 and 5.0 are now advocating a symbiotic relationship between humans and their mechanical counterparts. But what form will this symbiotic (mutually

As technology progresses to its next phase traditional forms of employment have come under threat. In many of these cases that are to arise knowledge (know how) will be the key. After the fourth phase of this revolution comes the fifth phase or the Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR). Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the processes of

The country is on a path that will see it encounter a life altering juncture in its educational and economic evolution, grappling with the formidable challenge of preparing its workforce for this new road. The road of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The rapid technological advancements associated with 4IR -such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data

It is happening and it is here. The latest Industrial Revolution or Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has arrived. But the fruits it offers are not always sweet. In South Africa alone the number of e-commerce users is expected to increase to 21.52 million by the year 2029. Now we have the 4IR or Industry 4.0,

President Cyril Ramaphosa has turned the attentions of his government to the issue of climate change. The President is now looking to municipalities that are “in the driving seat” to lead South Africa’s decarbonization. In a speech on Monday the president highlighted that the national effort against climate change must not come at a higher

President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised in his State of the Nation Address last week, that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will create a plan to change the range of food items exempt from value-added tax (VAT). However, this could prove to be challenging. Last week, as part of his Opening of Parliament Address, Ramaphosa

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has decided to include and formalise Coding and Robotics as a subject in public schools. This forms part of the introduction of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the younger generations and is welcomed by South African Citizens. However, there are significant obstacles that may hinder the implementation of this

Internet connectivity and Digital technology is on the rise. According to Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gunguebla, internet connectivity and penetration has improved greatly.1 According to the Minister, Internet Connectivity and penetration has improved from a mere 20.1 % in 2011 to a staggering 70% in 2022, elevating citizens in a rapid changing