Mvelo Hadebe was joined by Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, former Vice-Chancellor of UCT, for a powerful conversation on education, AI, and youth empowerment. She emphasized the importance of AI fluency in today’s world, introduced her free online course, and urged education systems to adapt to technological advancements. Professor Phakeng encouraged African youth to lead in creating ethical AI solutions and left a strong message: embrace learning, use available tools, and believe in your ability to shape the future. www.mut.ac.za · iono.fm