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Graphic: John McCann

Technology is reshaping, not replacing, human value

Automation is freeing people to focus on areas that truly require human intelligence in the form of creativity, innovation, empathy and problem-solving

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Learning space: People attend HEATSKRS CON, which offers educational workshops for innovators and creatives. (Lethabo Motseleng)

The art of the hustle

From fintech workshops to live podcasts, HEATSKRS CON blends creativity and commerce, giving youth the tools to thrive in Africa’s creative economy

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce area vice president – Africa and South Africa

To realise the promise of AI in Africa, we need to make AI work for workers

The AI-powered future of work isn’t just about efficiency, it’s about employee experience

4 min read
AI should be seen as an enabler rather than a replacement for human workers. (File photo)

Africa’s AI revolution needs to strike a balance between innovation and oversight

As organisations start to leverage the advantages of artificial intelligence, they need to have effective checks in place to mitigate its risks

  • Des Erasmus
6 min read