Barry Dwolatzky Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital Future

#6  Tshimologong - Place of New Beginnings

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South Africa and Africa need to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship if they are to deal successfully with the Triple Challenge of poverty, inequality and unemployment. Prof Barry speaks to Kerryn and Evan about how and why he set up Wits University's Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Braamfontein Johannesburg, and how he aims to create Africa's Silicon Valley on the doorstep of the University.
Season 1 / Episode 6 10 Mar 2020 English Read by Barry Dwolatzky & Kerryn Gammie South Africa Technology · Documentary

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