There is a lot that is being said about the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Is it real? Is it a steam train that’s coming towards us, or a Maglev Bullet Train that is going to sweep us all off our feet? The first thing that can be said about 4IR is that it is real. It is a force that will profoundly change how we work and how we live. It is driven by various technologies, of which Artificial Intelligence is an important component. These technologies will affect all aspects of our … [Read more...] about Analysing the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Monde Mawasha
The Fourth Industrial Revolution – An African Perspective
Monde Mawasha, Coega Development Corporation Programme Director: Information & Communications Technology (ICT) and Research Unit (RU) argues that Africa’s time is now: According to the World Economic Forum, the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) is adding intricacy to future economies and their employment outcomes. It’s understood that the FIR is equivalent to unexplored growth in the digitalization and internet connectivity. Digitalization and internet connectivity has the … [Read more...] about The Fourth Industrial Revolution – An African Perspective
