King Committee clarifies 9-year ‘rule’ for director independence
The King Committee has issued new guidance clarifying one of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of corporate governance in South Africa – the role of a director's length of service when assessing independence. The guidance addresses the widespread misconception...
Netcare seeks SAHPRA approval for AI clinical risk predictor
A scientific algorithm designed to predict early warning signs of life-threatening deterioration in hospital patients is being submitted to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) for licensing approval following a successful clinical study in...
From connected mines to intelligent mines: South Africa’s next mining transformation
Huawei South Africa’s Mining roundtable brought miners, technology partners, and academia together to examine how connectivity, trusted data, AI, and digital twins can translate into safer, more productive, and more sustainable operations. Huawei South Africa brought...
Your IT asset register is probably lying to you
Most CIOs believe they have a technology cost problem but many actually have a visibility problem, writes Marcelle Steyn, strategic sales lead at InnoVent. The uncomfortable reality is that a surprising amount of technology inside organisations today is either...
AI oversight and governance will shape the future of SA’s financial services
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become deeply woven into every aspect of financial services, from customer onboarding and fraud detection to transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and risk assessment. By Chanal Subramoney, group senior compliance manager (MLCO)...
The silent R30m drain: How IT disruptions undermine businesses
Behind the scenes, a silent drain is eroding the profits of some of South Africa’s most ambitious companies. Most leadership teams don’t see it on any line item, but its impact is real. Recent industry research reveals that tech-related disruptions and friction cost...
The rise of AI-native government
Across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (CEEMETA), the public-sector AI conversation has changed dramatically, writes Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies. Just two years ago, the government was focused on...
Is AI lying to us?
AI has shifted from “People trying AI” to “People depending on AI regularly”. It is commonplace now that emails and documents are drafted by AI, without adequate human oversight – leading to embarrassing real-life consequences. ChatGPT grew from 100-million active...
Confidence is not evidence: why backup strategy needs a reality check
Backup, disaster recovery and operational resilience are often used interchangeably in boardroom conversations, but they are three distinct disciplines that each carry their own risk if left unaddressed. This is according to Nicolas Blank, chief technology officer at...
AI and how the next moon race is right here on Earth
In 1969, the world watched in awe as Neil Armstrong took “one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind”, a defining moment that represented how far we had come as a species. By Steven Santini, vice-president for secure power, SSA at Schneider Electric It...
Head of Technical – Solar PV (In Office – CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing specialist in Solar PV Operations & Maintenance (O&M), focused on maximising the performance, reliability, and value of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar assets. They are seeking a Head of Technical to lead the...
Database Manager (Transaction Support)
The Transaction Support / Database Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining the firm's transaction databases, CRM platforms, investor and client information, and deal pipeline while providing operational support throughout the transaction lifecycle. The...