AI and cloud set to transform Africa

Aug 19, 2026

Kathy Gibson reports – There has never been a more exciting time to be a developer – particularly in Africa. This is the message from Jyoti Ball, GM: sub-Saharan Africa at AWS, who points out that we are living through a time when many technology streams are booming,...

Shared CHRO-CIO ownership is critical for AI transformation

Aug 19, 2026

As organisations accelerate AI adoption, work redesign is becoming a shared leadership challenge for HR and IT, and Gartner predicts that by 2029, 30% of organisations will form blended HR-IT teams to accelerate AI enablement. Mark Whittle, vice-president analyst,...

Robust growth projected for fraud detection and prevention

Aug 19, 2026

The global fraud detection and prevention market is expected to reach $129,4-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 18,1% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The proliferation of smartphones and the continued rollout of high-speed...

SAFPS prevents R7,44bn in fraud losses

Aug 19, 2026

The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has saved its Members more than R7,44-billion in potential fraud losses during 2025, underscoring the growing value of shared fraud intelligence in an environment where criminal syndicates are becoming increasingly...

CV screening blocks opportunities for first-time job-seekers

Aug 19, 2026

Most entry-level hiring in South African retail and quick-service restaurants still begins with a curriculum vitae (CV). But that first step removes the majority of people who would perform well in these roles, which means employers reporting difficulty filling...