Why Skills Development Isn’t Just A Numbers Game

By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) from Stats SA shows that South Africa’s unemployment rate increased by 1.7% from Q1 of 2025 rising to 33.2% in Q2. This might not seem like a very big jump, but when you consider that this amounts to 140,000 people, the impact of even a […]

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AOT Lagos 7.0 Unveils Career Pavilion To Accelerate Talent Development And Workforce Readiness In Nigeria

Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos) 7.0 has announced the launch of its Career Pavilion, a dedicated hub designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills, guidance, and opportunities needed to compete in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. The initiative reflects Lagos State’s sustained commitment to building an inclusive innovation ecosystem and strengthening the talent […]

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ALX, Anthropic, And The Government Of Rwanda Launch Landmark AI Learning Initiative

Partnership Deploys “Chidi,” an AI-Powered Learning Companion, Positioning Africa at the Centre of Global Tech Innovation ALX, Anthropic, and the Government of Rwanda today announced a landmark partnership to revolutionize learning and teaching across Africa through artificial intelligence. The initiative introduces “Chidi,” an AI-powered learning companion built on Anthropic’s Claude model, designed to guide both […]

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An African Imperative: Holistic Tech Solutions To Keep Africa Current And Competitive

By Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies, South Africa and Botswana As a developing continent with enormous growth potential, Africa stands at a crossroads. On the one hand, its young, tech-savvy population is eager to capitalise on the opportunities presented by advanced connectivity, digital infrastructure, and AI-enabled solutions. On the other hand, many people still […]

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