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...

Telemedicine a lifesaver for diabetes sufferers

Diabetes is the second leading cause of death after tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa, according to the report: "Enabling Telemedicine for People Living with Diabetes: Focus on South Africa" by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and supported by Abbott. Considering...

New CFO and chairman for Altron

Altron has appointed Nicholas Bofilatos as group chief financial officer and Stewart van Graan as chairman. Bofilatos, who takes over from Cedric Miller, joined Altron in 2019 and was finance executive: change management. He has more than 15 years' experience in...

SA race relations have improved

Despite perceptions to the contrary, a report released by the IRR this week has found that race relations in South Africa are in a good state. The report was based on a field survey commissioned by the IRR, and found: * A majority of 76,2% of South Africans feel race...

Strategic imperatives for higher education

Higher education leaders have shifted focus from reducing costs and driving efficiencies toward using technology to enhance competitive advantage and support emerging business models -- and ultimately, the institution's main missions of education and research,...

Anonymous takes on the SA government

Last week's attack on the South African Department of Water Affairs is the latest sortie on the part of the hacker collective that dubs itself Anonymous, as part of its Operation Africa (#OpAfrica) campaign. In a statement earlier this month, Anonymous said that...

Cell C: judgement a victory for SA users

Cell C has welcomed the high court's judgement that says Vodacom cannot acquire Neotel's licences, but still wants the merger halted. "It is hard to paint a rosy picture of telecommunications in South Africa," says Cell C CEO Jose dos Santos. "The environment is...

Africa’s biggest data centre …

Teraco is creating Africa's largest data centre, adding 17 500 square meters to its existing colocation facility. In a build comprising 17 500sqm, Teraco, Africa's only vendor neutral data centre, will be adding to its existing colocation facility and creating...

George Airport first to use solar

Airports Company South Africa has launched its first 200 square meter solar power plant at George Airport in the Western Cape, making it Africa's first, and currently the only regional airport in South Africa, to be powered through solar energy. The solar plant is...

1bn reasons why African IoT will explode

The number of connected devices around the world continues to proliferate, with International Data Corporation (IDC) predicting that the worldwide market will reach a total value of $1,7-trillion in 2020. The global research and consulting services firm expects South...

Net1 CEO caught by degree ‘scam’

Net1 UEPS Technologies has followed up reports that its chairman and CEO "bought" his doctorate, concluding that he was the victim of a degree scam. The degree in question is the honorary PhD in Information Technology and Management conferred by Burkes University on...

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