THE PROBLEM A Degree Is No Longer Enough What South African Graduates Need To Succeed In Today's Job Market By Analita Gonçalves ✦ Skunkworks Academy ✦ South Africa  Higher education remains one of the most valuable investments a person can make. Increasingly, employers are looking beyond qualifications to practical skills, adaptability and continuous learning. A Tough Question Every Graduate Is Asking For many South Africans, the roadmap to success has always seemed straightforward. Study hard. Get a qualification. Find a job. Build a career. Yet today's job market tells a more complicated story. South Africa continues to face one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. At the ...

Published:  4 August 2026 Author: Maria José Adão-Dercksen | Skunkworks Academy | Portugal Category: Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Computing Reading Time: 8 Minutes Introduction Portugal is quietly positioning itself as one of Europe's most important destinations for artificial intelligence infrastructure. While much of the global conversation around AI focuses on Copilot, ChatGPT, large language models, and automation, a critical foundation is being built behind the scenes: data centres, cloud platforms, high-capacity fibre networks, and sustainable energy systems. Over the past few years, Portugal has attracted billions of euros in investment into AI-ready digital infrastructure. With major developments underway in Sines and Lisbon, alongside new transatlantic submarine cable connections, the country is rapidly emerging as a strategic gateway connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Portugal's rise is not accidental. It reflects a combination of strategic geograp...