Paul Mashitile opens a fourth industrial revolution digital innovation lab and centre of specialisation at a TVET in Mpumalanga.
As the 4IR reshapes and innovates, many people still lack foundational digital literacy skills that enable participation in the digital economy.
Through this initiative, mLab will run entrepreneurship training and incubation programmes at five Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges.
A study of the public service workforce’s skills and competencies uncovers limited technology proficiency and an HR system that is poorly utilised.
Rapid technology advances result in courses being offered by universities gradually becoming irrelevant, says Tshwane University of Technology’s Tseliso Mohlomi.
The World Economic Forum announces new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with the University of Pretoria among the key locations.
5IR is not just about automation and data; it’s a movement towards putting people and the planet at the centre of manufacturing, says Mark Wilson, CEO of SYSPRO EMEA and APAC.
The fifth industrial revolution is expected to enhance human capabilities and enable greater collaboration between humans and machines.
The South African government has embraced the reality of artificial intelligence and the fourth industrial revolution with urgency and optimism.
Bold, comprehensive and urgent education reforms are needed to ensure SA has a skilled workforce for the fourth industrial revolution.
iSchool Africa is bridging the digital divide for marginalised communities at MCK Special School, which serves children with hearing impairments and learning challenges.
The company has donated 20 laptops and carry bags to the Gqeberha-based school.
IoT in mining
MTN Business hosted a webinar on 18 August 2022 to explore the impact of IoT, 5G, digitization and 4IR solutions in the mining sector. Participants were afforded the opportunity to engage with some of SA’s leading mining experts, CIOs and executives as they examined the latest industry case studies and the future of intelligent IoT solutions for the mining industry. #MTNBusiness #IoTInMining #Mining
Building smart cities of the future
An online roundtable, hosted on 21 October by AWS and in partnership with Brainstorm magazine, debated how to effectively engage citizens in discussions about the enhancement of service delivery by employing digital technologies to aid the public sector on its journey to building the smart urban centres of the future.