Dr. Malusi Mncube is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg. His research focuses on global political economy, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, decolonized education, artificial intelligence, identity politics, and the intersection of Pan-Africanism with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

Artificial Intelligence: A Driver of Inclusive Development and Shared Prosperity for the Global South

Artificial Intelligence: A Driver of Inclusive Development and Shared Prosperity for the Global South

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Book Launch (Hybrid Event)

5:30pm, 7 May 2025
University of Johannesburg

Artificial Intelligence: A Driver of Inclusive Development and Shared Prosperity for the Global South

Opening Remarks

Professor Suzy Graham –

Senior Director: Academic Development and Support (ADS), and Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Johannesburg.

Event Chair

Professor Charles Mbohwa –

Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Engineering and Energy Systems, University of South Africa (UNISA), Former Dean Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE), University of Johannesburg, and Former UZ Pro-Vice Chancellor (Strategic Partnerships and Industrialisation)

Main Presentation

Professor Arthur G.O Mutambara –

Director and Full Professor: Institute for the Future of Knowledge (IFK), University of Johannesburg.

Brief Remarks

1) Mr Kuseni Dlamini –

Board Chairperson of Alexander Forbes Group Holdings, Board Chairperson of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, Former Board Chairperson of Massmart Holdings, Former Chief Executive Officer of Old Mutual South Africa and Emerging Markets, and Former Chairperson of the Council of the University of Pretoria.

2) Mr Maxwell Gomera –

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in South Africa.

3) Professor Babu Paul –

Director: Institute for Artificial Intelligent Systems (IIS), University of Johannesburg.

Judge Omphemetse Mooki –

Senior Council (SC), Former Advocate, Rhodes Scholar, and Alumnus of Stanford, University of Oxford and University of Cape Town (UCT).

Pastor Andrew Mutondoro –

Senior Pastor: Oasis Christian Assembly.

Dr MALUSI MNCUBE
University of Johannesburg
Cell: 0788681451
www.malusimncube.com

Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Time Stop 17:30-19:30 SAST
Format Hybrid

Physical Venue

Ubuntu Chambers Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Madibeng (3rd Floor via Main Building Elevator), Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, UJ

Online via Zoom – Register Here:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LPGvuPbPTrOOaIRGC8KATQ

RSVP: For more information and physical attendance confirmation, please contact Mr Jabulani Sibande at jsibande@uj.ac.za (tel: 011 559 7299).

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Dr Malusi Mncube

Dr. Malusi Mncube is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg. His research focuses on global political economy, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, decolonized education, artificial intelligence, identity politics, and the intersection of Pan-Africanism with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.