The book explores the previous industrial revolutions that have led up to this point and outlines South Africa’s position been through each one. In the past four weeks, ... Tshilidzi Marwala. I will share the question and answer session as well. Pan Macmillan will be releasing Closing the Gap: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa, by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Closing the Gap: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa. The certainty is that the 4IR has arrived – the debates lie in how we respond to it. Closing the Gap is an accessible overview of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and the impact it is set to have on various sectors in South Africa and Africa. 1. Because the 4IR speaks to the convergence of humans and machines, curricula taught within the higher … Prof Marwala is a crusader for 5G. It’s clear from the get-go that Prof Marwala is super super smart. It explores the previous industrial revolutions that have led up to this point and outlines what South Africa’s position has been through each one. Prof Marwala believes that what is taught (curricula) at universities should enable students to be effective participants in the fourth industrial revolution. UK education collection - Accessible Books for Individuals with Print Disabilities “The commission will assist government in taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the digital industrial revolution,” the Presidency said in … Tshilidzi Marwala, interviewed by Edwin Naidu, South African journalist In the late 1980s, the Chinese government invested in the economy, and has since lifted 800 million people out of poverty. He is adamant that artificial intelligence impacts the way entrepreneurs do businesses, one way or another. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. 2. Do you see the South African government being able to achieve similar results, albeit with a smaller population, through investment in 4IR*? The same concept, I would argue, could be applied to the adoption of the fourth industrial revolution or 4IR technologies. Join Business Maverick Associate Editor Sasha Planting in conversation with Professor Tshilidzi Marwala as they discuss his latest book release Closing the Gap, which focuses on the impact the fourth industrial revolution will have on Africa. Tshilidzi Marwala, Johannesburg, Gauteng. It explores the previous industrial revolutions that have led up to this point and outlines what South Africa's position has been through each one. By Professor Tshilidzi Marwala Closing the Gap is an accessible overview of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the impact it is set to have on various sectors in South Africa and Africa. Marwala, who also serves as deputy chair of the Presidential Commission on the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), stresses that it is imperative to embrace and adopt 5G because it … 4IR South Africa is home to all things related to the growth and development if the Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa. UJ's Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, deputy chair of the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, talks 4IR, AI, the public sector and education. Educator and community leader Closing the Gap is an accessible overview of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and the impact it is set to have on various sectors in South Africa and Africa. ‘It became apparent to me that, due to the complexity of problems that face humanity today, those who do not know should not lead.’ – Professor Tshilidzi MarwalaIn 2020 the world found itself in a state of flux. Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg and speaker at the first UFS public event on 4IR awareness (middle), with Prof Corli Witthuhn, UFS Vice-Rector: Research (left), and Tafadza Kachara, member of the UFS 4IR committee. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). He was a Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Engineering at the University of Johannesburg. Closing the Gap: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa - Kindle edition by Marwala, Tshilidzi. ... Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala. It looks like the SASCO people are bamboozled. Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. Sources. The coronavirus pandemic has been, in a sense, a purveyor of truth in terms of our preparedness for the 4IR. Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg. Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. fathers) •4IR and Job Insecurity •4IR and Spending Habits •AI and Behavioral Economics South African universities are embracing the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital industrial revolution, better known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. He has the twinkly eyes of a passionate person and speaks excitedly about the topic he loves - 4IR in Africa. Part 1: SASCO Online Lecture with Prof Tshilidzi Marwala talking all the things 4IR, e-Learning and demystifying 5G. 4.8K likes. 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