digital skills

South Africa leads in AI adoption, but at what cost?

When Thabo Mbeki, South Africa’s former president, spoke of an African Renaissance in 1999, he likely didn’t envision artificial intelligence as its harbinger. Yet…

E Squared Investments Fuels Zaio’s EdTech Revolution with Strategic Financing for Digital Skills Empowerment

E Squared Investments is pleased to announce its investment into Zaio Technologies, an EdTech platform poised to revolutionise learning in the digital age. Founded…

SA’s digital skills shine at BRICS Future Skills Challenge

South Africa’s best future-forward digital skills are comparable to those of top candidates from Brazil, Russia, India and China. This is according to the…

Teach technology skills at all education levels, plead experts

Technology literacy and digital literacy are crucial for Africa’s future. And while we are making progress with the introduction of coding in primary schools…

Enter now to represent SA in BRICS Skills Challenge

The BRICS Business Council is looking for South Africa’s best future-forward digital skills to represent the country in an online multi-day competition or hackathon….

Struggling to hire a CIO or CTO? Here’s why

Anyone who has recently tried to appoint a chief information officer (CIO) or chief technology officer (CTO) will know how difficult it is to…

Superside raises $30m to hire more South African talent

Fully remote startup, Superside, has announced a US$30 million (R485 800 500,00) Series A funding round co-led by Prosus Ventures and Lugard Road Capital,…

Huawei South Africa launches free training for women entrepreneurs

Huawei South Africa has launched a digital skills training programme for women entrepreneurs in celebration of Women’s Month. The Women4Tech online courses, which will…

ZwartTech launches Talent Foundation to equip Africans with digital skills

Lagos-based ZwartTech has announced the launch of its new edtech, Zwart Talent Foundation (ZTF) in a statement today. The foundation aims to equip young…

Critical skills visas open mental and physical borders [Opinion]

Many years before Ventureburn, I worked for an e-learning startup. I started as a writer with a background in education and by the time…

MultiChoice extends YES partnership to 300 new learners

Joburg-based digital entertainment provider the MultiChoice Group has extended its partnership with the Youth Employment Service (YES) to assist with the recruitment and training…

Productivity On A Large Screen

Everlytic Launches Cutting-Edge AI Studio with WhatsApp Chatbots for Smarter Communication

Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

Savant Launches Savant Build Cohort 3 to Accelerate Deep-Tech Innovation in the Green Economy

Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

GM switches-off Cruise control on $10bn robotaxi project

CHARGE taking EVs off-grid in the North West

eActros 300 and Zimi Charge creates EV win for Bakers