A South African education leader praised Ghana Communication Technology University for making tech a big part of changing society. Professor Fulufhelo Netswera runs the Faculty of Management Sciences at the Durban University of Technology. He spoke at GCTU's third Technology, Business, and Society event about "The Africa We Want, The Africa We Should Claim."
He said GCTU deserves credit for seeing how important computer technology will be for everyone's future. Students need special abilities to handle our digital world, not just classroom facts. The professor explained that schools often think knowledge alone helps students fix problems, but this leaves out practical skills they actually need.
DUT flipped this approach upside down by teaching skills first instead of theory. Netswera believes Africa needs more skill-focused education to create jobs and grow businesses. The hard part isn't coming up with new teaching ideas but making them work in real schools.
GCTU leader, Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, agreed. He talked about how his university creates classes that match what companies need today. Africa faces many problems, like hunger and poor schools, but these challenges can spark new ideas. He mentioned how GCTU works with DUT to train staff, conduct research together, and publish papers.
The meeting brought together people from universities, businesses, and government, including fifteen visitors from South Africa. They shared ideas through speeches, group talks, and networking time. Professor Afoakwa ended by calling for stronger school partnerships because Africa's future depends on education institutions becoming solution centers that push progress forward.
He said GCTU deserves credit for seeing how important computer technology will be for everyone's future. Students need special abilities to handle our digital world, not just classroom facts. The professor explained that schools often think knowledge alone helps students fix problems, but this leaves out practical skills they actually need.
DUT flipped this approach upside down by teaching skills first instead of theory. Netswera believes Africa needs more skill-focused education to create jobs and grow businesses. The hard part isn't coming up with new teaching ideas but making them work in real schools.
GCTU leader, Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, agreed. He talked about how his university creates classes that match what companies need today. Africa faces many problems, like hunger and poor schools, but these challenges can spark new ideas. He mentioned how GCTU works with DUT to train staff, conduct research together, and publish papers.
The meeting brought together people from universities, businesses, and government, including fifteen visitors from South Africa. They shared ideas through speeches, group talks, and networking time. Professor Afoakwa ended by calling for stronger school partnerships because Africa's future depends on education institutions becoming solution centers that push progress forward.
