Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Technology, demographics, ESG shift consumer demand

Mature markets are experiencing a shift in consumer demand patterns as consumers move away from traditional products and services towards those consistent with environmental, social, and governance goals. At the same time, according to Mazars' latest C-suite...

Young people lose enthusiasm for democracy

The Open Society Barometer, an annual global survey from Open Society Foundations that launched today, finds that young people around the world (Generation Z and millennials) hold the least faith in democracy of any age group, presenting a grave threat to its future....

Covd-19 inspires innovation in short-term insurance sector

The Covid-19 crisis and the national lockdown have had a massive impact on the short-term insurance industry. This has emerged from a survey conducted among 1 200 Old Mutual Insure (OMI) and Elite brokers. A significant finding is that brokers believe lockdown is...

Cut through the ETI claim confusion

The proposed measures for Covid-19 tax relief were published in draft bills on 1 April, with revised draft bills published on 1 May and 19 May, writes Yolandi Esterhuizen, registered tax practitioner and compliance manager at Sage Africa & Middle East. The most...

Furlough fraud and the lessons for SA

Furlough fraud has been on the rise recently in the UK, with increasing reports of employers taking advantage of the government's Covid-19 job retention scheme. According to the UK's Revenue and Customs, the latest number of reports has jumped to 1868 - almost double...

Black Motion to perform live on Telkom Plus this Youth Day

House music duo Black Motion is set to rock Mzansi on Youth Day (Tuesday 16 June) in a virtual concert on Telkom Plus. Telkom Plus has become a popular streaming platform, hosting some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. This year alone, Telkom Plus...

SA ranks third in the world for cybercrime victims

Reliance on the Internet and technology across multiple platforms has led not only to an expansion of communication options but also created a wealth of opportunities for cyber criminals. According to a new Accenture report, the attack surface has grown tremendously...

Mining companies resilient, but face new risks

The global Top 40 mining companies are so far weathering the Covid-19 crisis but should take advantage of relative stability to adopt strategies to mitigate against further economic and social risks, according to PwC's Mine 2020 report. PwC's forecast for 2020...

AI, 5G expected to drive tech revolution

Technology solutions built around artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G wireless networks will have the biggest impact on companies involved in the business of technology in the coming years. According to the Emerging Technology Community of CompTIA, AI and 5G lead the...

What the pandemic has taught small businesses

While 75% of small businesses wait for back to business at Level 1 of the Covid-19 pandemic, South African organisations are urged to bank the learnings and continue with the rebuilding process. In the National Small Business Survey by the National Small Business...

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Automation Engineer at Conekt Dynamix – Gauteng Johannesburg

6 month renewable contract Automation of processes, recons etc.Developing AI to execute BAU repetitive tasksSupport with investigations, analysis and operational remediationReview of credit bureau exceptions, investigate, drive resolution and re-submit rejected...

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RMB Scrum Master

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Senior UX/UI Designer

Our client is looking for Senior UX/UI Designer. This role will expose you to a diverse working environment with endless opportunities to grow as an individual and to work for an organization that promotes equality. This is a 6-month contract (This role is available...

Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

Job Description:The Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing SQL Server databases to ensure high availability, performance, and data security. They work closely with application developers, system...

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