Top IT trends to watch in 2025
In 2025, the business world will transform rapidly, thanks to exciting advancements in technology. With AI leading the charge, a collection of groundbreaking trends is set to redefine how we think about IT strategies. Warren Bonheim, MD of Zinia, shares six trends...
The role of analytics and AI in flood prediction and preparedness
An undeniable reality of living in the 21st century is that we are increasingly being confronted with changing weather patterns, writes Alexander Tikhonov, regional director of SAS Middle East, Turkiye and Africa. In densely populated communities, which are common in...
The trends shaping AI and automation in 2025
2025 will be the year of AI maturity in the enterprise. The evolution of AI has reached a point where increasingly, AI-powered agents will have the capabilities that make them indispensable to knowledge workers. Agentic AI leads this charge by spearheading the use of...
Human-centred design thinking will drive business growth in 2025
As South African businesses emerge from a turbulent 2024, 40% of companies identified inflation and macroeconomic volatility as a threat, and 23% are concerned about cyber risks. While 2025 brings the end of load shedding, falling interest rates, and a more stable...
The evolution of data’s ‘AI-dentity’
In a time where data drives decision making and innovation, the journey of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from a technical concept to a cornerstone of modern business strategies. And today, we’ve reached the point in the evolution of data’s ‘AI-dentity’...

PMI, ITU collaborate on project management excellence
Project Management Institute (PMI) and the United Nations specialised agency for ICTs, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance project governance, implementation, and the development of future-ready skills...
Data key to modern agriculture
Growers will tell you that successful farming is a mix of science and instinct – and those instincts are honed through many generations. But today the science of farming is getting better and better as deployment of technology tools, such as drones, precision...

Rethinking AI complexity in enterprise development: A CTO’s perspective
As the chief technology officer (CTO) of an RPA and hyperautomation company serving large banks and financial institutions, I’ve observed firsthand the distinct challenges of implementing generative AI in environments where on-site capabilities are mandatory. Unlike...

Top tech trends shaping business in 2025
As we step into 2025, the technological landscape is set to undergo some of the most thrilling transformations yet, writes President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa. However, with these advancements come new challenges for business leaders. From runaway IT costs to the...
Technology trends that will define 2025
Every year the future seems to promise bigger, better technological marvels. And every year I take time to think deeply about which technology trends will truly shape the year to come, writes Liz Centoni, executive vice-president and chief customer experience officer...
Stay ahead of the automation, AI, machine learning curve
More than 60% of South African workers use generative AI tools regularly, and 21% integrate them into their daily duties. This is one of the critical findings of a study released by the Oliver Wyman Forum this year. This platform strives to bring together business,...

CFOs in the digital age
If you have ever attended a work retreat or participated in a team-building exercise, you will be familiar with various tests and quizzes designed to reveal your leadership style. By Kovin Nayager, senior manager and chief financial officer, and enterprise value lead...