Aug 27, 2026
Google has expanded its AI-powered learning tools across Africa, offering eligible higher education students in 27 countries one year of Google AI Plus at no cost. Eligible students can access 12 months of Google AI Plus, which includes Gemini Omni, two times higher...
Aug 21, 2026
Financial markets are on the verge of their most significant infrastructure transformation since the shift from paper-based trading to electronic systems. By Dr Wiehann Olivier, partner and global co-head of digital assets at Forvis Mazars Yet, despite the growing...
Aug 20, 2026
Connecting to a real-time payment rail is the straightforward part. Delivering an experience that genuinely feels instant is where the real work – and the competitive advantage – lies, writes Derick Truscott, chief financial officer at Hyphen. There is...
Aug 20, 2026
Financial leaders are now being asked to fund artificial intelligence (AI), govern it, and explain the value it creates. That is not a simple technology question. In banking, it is becoming a test of leadership. By Michel Ghorayeb, MD of SAS UAE AI is starting to...
Aug 19, 2026
While many businesses still view the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) primarily as a compliance obligation, the reality is that payment security has a direct impact on operational stability, customer trust and commercial resilience. By Johannes...
Aug 18, 2026
There are three questions that preoccupy South Africa’s retailers in 2026. How do you get customers through the door, how do you keep them there, and how do you persuade them to spend? By Dieter Oelofse, POS systems architect at Ecentric Payment Systems, and Shaun...
