Author: Vanashree Govender

Over the past few years, the global music landscape has witnessed a transformative cultural exchange, thanks to the rise of Amapiano, a uniquely South African sound, that has captivated audiences worldwide. Born on the streets of Johannesburg and Pretoria’s townships in the late 2010s, Amapiano, characterised by its blend of various musical elements, including house music, jazz, kwaito, and other African influences, has become nothing short of a global phenomenon. South African artists, like DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Focalistic, Young Stunna, and DBN Gogo have been credited with taking Amapiano from the streets of South African townships and popularising…

Governments and businesses around the world recognise the need to create strong talent pipelines to support growth and development in a globalised and digitalised economy. This is essential to secure economic growth and sustainability while promoting employment, especially among the young people on whom our future depends. In economies driven by the ability to gather, analyse, protect and apply knowledge, digital competency is as important as literacy was at the time when the world first embarked on the industrialisation journey.     The challenge of creating and securing these talent pipelines is multifaceted, especially in Africa, where the digital divide is…