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...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

CFOs must take a more disciplined approach to finance AI investment

As finance AI adoption moves beyond experimentation, CFOs must take a more disciplined approach to managing their portfolios, according to Gartner. Finance leaders are implementing this more disciplined approach by setting realistic time-to-value expectations,...

Cable imports are up – but prices have collapsed

South Africa imported 32 943 tonnes of electrical cable in the year to June 2026, up from 23 091 tonnes two years earlier, a 43% surge - but customs value barely moved. The average landed price fell from R156 636 a tonne to R112 086 a tonne, a drop of 28%. This is a...

NASA rocket peers into radio-disrupting clouds

High above Earth, thin veils of metallic haze drift through the edge of space. Known as sporadic E layers, these high-altitude “clouds” form from the vaporized dust of burnt-up meteors, earning their name from the unpredictable way they emerge and then dissipate. Now,...

Visa helps banks stop A2A fraud

Visa has launched an enhanced version of A2A Protect, delivering real-time risk insights that help banks stop account-to-account fraud before money leaves customer accounts. The expanded solution introduces a new unified fraud score - Visa’s first in-market...

iOCO adds Cato SASE Platform to managed cybersecurity portfolio

iOCO has announced a collaboration with Cato Networks that expands its managed security portfolio with Cato’s unified, cloud-native SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform. The service addresses the needs of enterprises facing rising cyber risk, growing AI...

LG wins big at IFA

LG Electronics (LG) has been named as Best Brand of IFA 2026. LG also secured multiple Category Best awards. The LG OLED evo AI W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV earned the Best in Home & Entertainment award. In the audio category, LG Sound Suite AI was named Best in...

DStv updates its packages

MultiChoice is introducing its most significant product update in 15 years, giving users more options from 17 September. “Our focus is on giving subscribers better value and access to the entertainment and sport they love,” says Willington Ngwepe, CEO of MultiChoice....

Data literacy is no longer just an IT skill

South Africa’s graduate unemployment rate reached 12,4% in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the difficult transition many young people face from tertiary education into the workplace. By Nancy Madiba, head of department: information systems and databases at...

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MDS strengthens KZN footprint with Ricoh partner-led model

DS Strategic Office Solutions, a KwaZulu-Natal-based provider of print, scanning and managed office solutions, is strengthening its position in the regional market following the acquisition by MDS of  Ricoh South Africa’s KZN business operations. Led by MD David...

Yoco and stub bring payments and accounting together

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Vedant puts AI at the centre of accounting services

South African accounting and finance firm Vedant has officially launched an AI-leveraged managed cloud accounting service designed to bring sophisticated financial reporting, analysis and business insight within reach of growing businesses. The launch comes at a...

Africa’s supply chain future comes under the spotlight

With just over 60 days to go, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa, part of the world's leading professional body and globally recognised gold standard for procurement and supply chain management, representing more than 200 000...

Tracker partners with Geotab

Tracker has formed a partnership with Geotab, a global player in connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights, to enhance its business services offering through integrated telematics solutions for fleet operators. The partnership brings together...

Amazon debuts Prime in SA

Amazon.co.za has launched Amazon Prime in South Africa, Amazon’s membership programme that provides members a combination of unlimited free delivery, savings and entertainment benefits. Prime benefits include unlimited free same-day and next-day delivery on a wide...

Sammy Mutua appointed as Binance GM for Africa

Binance has appointed Sammy Mutua as GM for Africa. Based in Nairobi, Mutua will spearhead Binance’s regional strategy, market development, regulatory engagement, and building partnerships across both the public and private sectors. Mutua will work closely with...

Aions Ventures backs early-stage growth

Aions Ventures has launched Aions Seed Fund I, a R100-million seed fund to back early-stage South African technology startups and help bridge the country’s gap between early traction and Series A. The fund includes R60 million allocated through the High Impact Seed...

From raw data to real decisions: Making analytics work for business

There is no shortage of data inside most organisations. The challenge sits elsewhere. By Tinotenda Makombe, programme manager: AWS, Cloud On Demand Data is collected, stored and often visualised, but the step that matters most is still inconsistent: turning that...

Compliance becomes a cyber imperative

Regulatory compliance in cybersecurity is no longer an administrative chore that organisations can treat as an afterthought. By Avinash Gupta, head of Centre of Excellence at In2IT Technologies As digital ecosystems expand and threat actors leverage automation,...

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Application Development Manager – Gauteng Waterfall

My client based in Johannesburg is currently looking for an Application Development Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead and manage cross-functional development squads and oversee delivery of software and digital...

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My client based in Waterfall, Johannesburg is currently looking for an Information Security Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain advanced security controls across on-premises, cloud and SaaS...

Information Security Engineer at QE Services – Gauteng Waterfall

My client based in Waterfall, Johannesburg is currently looking for an Information Security Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain advanced security controls across on-premises, cloud and SaaS...

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We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals from Coactivate team who have professional manners and excellent people skills to fill the role of a Real Time Analyst. The successful candidate should meet the following requirements: Minimum Requirements:...

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Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

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