POPIA and AI sovereignty: Local isn’t just lekker, it’s the law

Let’s be honest, artificial intelligence is the ultimate productivity hack for South African businesses right now. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations and AIESA It drafts complex contracts, summarises board reports, and answers deep analytical queries in...

Can SA trust its ESG data?

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are now firmly embedded in investment decision-making, with 73% of global asset owners incorporating sustainable investment approaches, according to FTSE Russell’s 2025 Global Asset Owner Survey. The...

Why applying for more jobs may not lead to more interviews

If you’re eager to get a new job, you might think that playing the numbers game is the best way to get interviews and hopefully a job offer or two. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet After all, job hunting is stressful and keeping busy feels more...

From fragmentation to integrated decision-making

The impact of market movements can be significant. A rate change can start with deposit pricing, change customer behaviour and funding mix, and then impact up in liquidity, net interest income, credit risk, capital planning, and strategy. By Martim Rocha, senior...
Cloud costs keep rising. Optimisation needs an owner

Cloud costs keep rising. Optimisation needs an owner

Cloud spending has become a growing concern for many organisations. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at In2IT Technologies Even after taking clear steps to improve efficiency, such as adjusting workloads, shutting down unused...

Vox’s wholesale ISP services empower local ISPs 

In the past, wholesale connectivity – a model that allows local ISPs to focus on customer service and market expansion while leveraging shared infrastructure for scale – has existed more as a theoretical offering than a practical and scalable platform for...