In the corporate era, leadership is defined by rigid hierarchies and structures. However, the digital age has fundamentally rewritten these rules. As I reflect on my journey at UWC from a student to a Class Representative, and now to a Graduate Lecturing Assistant (GLA). I have realised that digital leadership is not about having all […]
Week 8: See Through Read More »
As we move deeper into the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Information Systems, the conversation is shifting from “What can we build?” to “What should we build?” Within the context of Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D), these ethical considerations aren’t just academic. They are structural, social, and increasingly geopolitical. We are no
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In a world that loves “five-year plans,” the most radical thing you can do as a developer is just start—even when you don’t have all the answers. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been deep in projects that completely changed how I think about building systems. It wasn’t just about the code or the hardware;
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As someone who is naturally timid and introverted, stepping out of the familiar University of the Western Cape lecture halls and into the vibrant, high-stakes environment of The Ou Stoep in Bishop Lavis and the bustling Parow Centre was a massive leap out of my comfort zone. Yet, it was a grounding reminder that Information
Week 5: Stepping outside (My Comfort Zone) Read More »