Articles about Digital Economy

mLab and Edunova launch Step Up to empower unemployed youth and fuel SME growth

The Step Up programme is designed to equip youth who are not in employment, education or training with the skills and opportunities needed to enter the digital economy.

ITWeb TV: Outdated ICT laws should be shredded, says Ngcaba

Old laws governing SA's ICT sector must be scrapped and new laws urgently drafted, to create fertile ground for the digital economy, says tech entrepreneur Andile Ngcaba.

Telkom FutureMakers recognises SA innovators

Tech start-ups Droppa, Delivery Ka Speed and Welo Health are among winners of Telkom Transformation and Innovation Awards.

Digital economy demands more from Africa

To be a viable player in the digital revolution, Africa requires infrastructure, talent, services and environmental sustainability, says Huawei.

Digital economy set to accelerate SA’s GDP by R1.34tn

The GSM Association projects SA’s digital economy will near 20% of GDP by 2028, spurred by fintech, e-health and digital education.

The 4IR dilemma in education

Bold, comprehensive and urgent education reforms are needed to ensure SA has a skilled workforce for the fourth industrial revolution.

SA’s digital platform economy has R91bn potential

The emerging digital platform market could add R91.4 billion to the country’s economy by 2035, says a Naspers report.

ZTE achieves fastest optical network global market share growth

The company achieved the fastest growth in global optical network market share from 2Q23 to 1Q24, according to the report, Optical Networking – 1Q24, released by Omdia.

Dell Technologies, CDW, Small Projects Foundation launch Solar Community Hub in SA

The Solar Community Hub in Newlands supports digital inclusion by increasing access to the digital economy and supporting skills development.

Sound policymaking can drive job creation

The digital economy can create the jobs we need, but government needs to create a conducive policy environment, says Billy Mabena, Adapt IT group sales executive.

Less focus on degrees as SA transforms into skills economy

ICT firms prioritise skills over tertiary qualifications in recruitment, according to Pnet.

WC tech fund seeks innovative business proposals

The Western Cape opens applications for the Business Technology and Innovation Support Fund, to help firms increase their profitability.