digital economy

Development within South Africa’s digital economy underscored as a solution to economic growth.

We are at the end of the 6th administration in South Africa’s 30-year-old democracy. Though an infant in comparison to its sister countries across...

Opening Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Second South Africa Investment Conference

Opening Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Second South Africa Investment Conference 6 November 2019, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg Programme Director, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is...

Preparing for the future world of work through STEM

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela  These words ring true now more than ever...

South Africa BRICS Business Council to host a Mid-Term Meeting

The South African chapter of the BRICS Business Council will host the group’s Mid-Term meeting in Johannesburg, Montecasino’s Pivot Conference, on 3-4 April 2019. ...

Emerging markets: strategic theme of the 2017 Nation Brand Forum

Brand South Africa chief executive officer, Dr Kingsley Makhubela talks to Nastassia Arendse on MoneyWeb about the 2017 Nation Brand Forum where emerging markets...

South Africa can be a technology leader

The country – and the rest of the continent – has the potential to be a disruptor, by using ICT and the size of...

Algeria ready to strengthen trade and industry ties with South Africa

Algerian ambassador to South Africa Abd-El-Naceur Belaid called for stronger economic partnerships between Algeria and South Africa at an Algeria-South Africa trade and investment...

South Africa’s digital economy a top global mover in Networked Readiness Index

2 August 2016 South Africa's digital economy has jumped to 65th out of 139 countries surveyed in the Networked Readiness Index, an gain in 10 places...

#HackJozi – New ideas to feed South Africa’s digital economy

The top three most innovative digital ideas in the 2016 #HackJozi Challenge were announced in Johannesburg in late May, marking the end of an intensive...

Google to train a million young Africans in digital skills

Google is working to boost digital skills across Africa and foster the spirit of internet entrepreneurs through its online learning portal Digify Africa. The company has pledged to train a million young people across the continent.