Double the grant, double the growth: turning policy into progress

Many South African organisations have long regarded the Skills Development as a regulatory requirement rather than a real opportunity. By Daniel Orelowitz, MD of Training Force Businesses contribute 1% of their payroll each year, but for many companies, the process of...
Agentic AI will drive the next evolution of customer experience

Agentic AI will drive the next evolution of customer experience

South African customers now expect problems to be solved before they even complain – on WhatsApp, in‑app, or over the phone – often in minutes, not days. Yet many businesses are still struggling to meet these expectations. By Lauren Potgieter, country manager at...
Fraudsters could turn to AI mandates

Fraudsters could turn to AI mandates

As AI agents begin to transact on behalf of customers, anxiety among financial institutions (FIs) is mounting. But banking and payment authentication company, Entersekt, says the industry already has the right foundations to manage the rapid growth of agentic commerce...
DevSecOps is no longer optional in the age of AI-driven exploits

DevSecOps is no longer optional in the age of AI-driven exploits

For years, DevSecOps was treated as a sign that engineering and security were beginning to cooperate a little better than before. It was often presented either as process work or a more elegant way of structuring delivery. Thanks to AI, we have now entered a different...

The rising threat of fraud in microlending

South Africa’s microlending sector is a key driver of financial inclusion, providing access to credit for millions who may otherwise be excluded from traditional banking. But, as the industry grows, particularly through digital and fintech platforms, it is...