Critical Thinking and Action for Sustainable Development. At Unisa, collaboration is not just a concept; it is a way of life. The university’s scholars and students engage across sectors and communities, creating partnerships that reflect the aspirations of the people and places we serve. By listening to the voices of our multisectoral stakeholders and working hand-in- hand with them, Unisa ensures that its programmes and projects are contextually relevant and of social significance. For Unisans, it is not enough to make an impact – we desire to make a positive, sustainable and meaningful change for the betterment of life. Unisa’s…
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“The Africa we Want: Unisa Championing Agenda 2063 As the largest university on the continent, Unisa’s mission is clear: to harness intellectual talent, knowledge and networks for the advancement and betterment of life. The university understands that the social, economic and environmental challenges of the world are best addressed when work-ing together. Under the leadership of its Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula,the university has deepened its resolve, ensuring that science meets society’s needs. The university aligns its mission, vision, strategy and resources to meeting its compact with society. As an engaged university, Unisa critically engages with the historical and…
Unisa’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences offers a wide array of qualifications in the fields of agricultural, environmental, life, and consumer sciences. With its leading-edge laboratory facilities, our students will have a place to grow their minds and do what every scientist lives to do – put theory into practice. The School of Agriculture and Life Sciences has two departments: The School of Ecological and Human Sustainability also comprises two departments: Our Qualifications Include: Applications for master’s and doctoral qualifications are open. Visit www.unisa.ac.za
Empowering futures through Africanised Teaching, Learning, Research,Community Engagement The College of Human Sciences is a people-centred community of learning and practice, committed to fostering a culture of learning, teaching, research and service with the intent of helping individuals and communities improve thequality of their lives. We seek to realise an Africanised provision of excellence in teaching and learning, research, community engagement and academic citizenship, focused: Applications for admission to selected master’s and doctoral degrees for the 2025 academic year are still open. Visit www.unisa.ac.za for more information.
Johannesburg, South Africa – 21 May 2024: Microsoft South Africa is deepening its commitment to the country and job creation to spur SMME development, create local opportunities, growth, and ready the country for AI transformation. The company will invest more than R1.3 billion to unlock inclusive growth, contribute to building a digital economy, foster entrepreneurship, and innovation, and fuel the job creation engine. It will enable SMMEs to be engines of growth and expand local industry for South Africa. Below are some of the key important investments : “The Fund will assist black South Africans in non-tech sectors to harness the…
The rapid uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT (OpenAI) and the recent launch of Copilot, integrated across Microsoft’s platforms, have raised concerns about the impact on employment. Fifi Sali, Human Capital Executive at Vuma, observes that while some jobs may be affected, individuals can use AI and automation to their advantage, unlocking opportunities in both existing and emerging fields. A looming transformation Consulting firm Accenture estimates that 40% of all working hours could be impacted by large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. Within just two months of its public launch in November 2022, the AI tool reached 100 million users.…
Johannesburg, 21 May 2024 – BDO SA, proudly announces key specialists Donvé Forbes and Linda Peter as sub-sector leads within its Technology, Media, and Telecoms (TMT) sector. These strategic appointments underscore BDO’s commitment to fostering diversity and empowering female leadership across the firm. Donvé Forbes, currently a Partner in Audit, will take on the role of Media Lead within the TMT sector. Donvé’s journey at BDO, which began as an article clerk in 2008 and culminated in her appointment as Partner in 2016, is testament to her dedication and expertise. With a diverse client portfolio spanning retail, media, technology and…
Series of solutions and initiatives to be released throughout 2024 JOHANNESBURG, May 22, 2024 – Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cybersecurity, today unveiled its plans for protecting consumers as they increasingly adopt generative AI applications alongside the expected growth in adoption of AI PCs. Designed to address the unique opportunities and risks posed by AI, Trend’s strategy helps consumers embrace the use of generative AI applications safely to lower their risk of being harmed by the use and abuse of AI. In addition Trend Micro has, and will continue, to innovate using AI in its own cybersecurity solutions and…
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the Experian report highlights a significant number of losses attributed to online fraud. Johannesburg, 22 May 2024: At Experian’s annual Fraud Forum held last week in Johannesburg, industry experts convened to discuss the pressing trends, challenges, and priorities in fraud prevention as highlighted in Experian’s Defending Fraud Report conducted in partnership with Forrester Consulting. The report reveals that 76% of South African respondents have seen an increase in fraud losses over the past year, underscoring the urgency of effective fraud prevention measures. The report surveyed 308 fraud managers in financial services, telecom, and retail organisations across…
In today’s fast-paced world, automation stands as a pivotal concept, heralding an era of transformation for businesses worldwide. Spearheaded by technological advancements, automation empowers organizations to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency by executing tasks and processes with minimal human intervention. As articulated by Tumelo Komape, the significance of automation in reshaping business landscapes cannot be overstated. The evolution of automation has unlocked unprecedented opportunities for businesses to revolutionize their operations. Gone are the days of manual labor dominating repetitive tasks and workflows. Instead, organizations now harness the power of automation to implement systems, software, and machinery capable of…
