What started out as a fieldwork project for 10 postgraduate computer science and information systems students at the University of Cape Town (UCT) burgeoned into a multifaceted, interdisciplinary, creative learning experience using remote teaching
Unique cutting-edge tech solutions aren’t always what’s needed to solve developmental and societal issues. Often, it’s technology that’s both frugal and simple that can make all the difference.
Two UCT computer science honours students have carved out opportunities during COVID-19 by developing apps that will help benefit the community of Ocean View in Cape Town.
A recently released report shows that those working in South Africa’s gig economy are falling through the cracks of government and private sector responses to COVID-19. Researchers on the Fairwork project have highlighted how these workers are un
Despite missing his graduation due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Alistair Haddow celebrated the completion of his degree in Information Systems with his new innovation, a business product called Data Whale.
Willie Nganga Macharia’s graduation, which was set for 25 March 2020, has been delayed due to the Corvid-19 outbreak but there is still much to celebrate.