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As transformative as technology can be, it is ultimately people that are the true source of real value and meaningful change, says Natasha Reuben, head of transformation at Dell Technologies South Africa.
To fight unemployment, the country needs to build skills that lead to jobs in future growth sectors, it says.
Private sector training can bridge the gaps between tertiary education and the business world.
The youth have, especially in South Africa, played an integral part in the changes, growth and successes seen every day within the world, says Sabinet.
Three students will be reporting on AFCON games and events as part of the Samsung Youth Reporter Programme.
The group expects to hire as many as 500 young people from its internship programme when it ends next year.
Successful applicants get product certification of up to R100 000 and intellectual property protection of up to R150 000.
The popular mobile social network is being used as a platform for the youth to participate in the national planning dialogue.
There is a need to go beyond just providing access to technology, as the youth want to use tech for social change, says Intel.
In this World Wide Wrap: Youth open to mobile banking, technology makes hospitality easier, and PayPal goes banking.
A government skills fund has established mobile training centres to provide rural youths with computer training.