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South Africa’s financial institutions are rewriting the rules of banking technology. The cloud has become a new balance sheet of innovation. For decades, the country’s banking sector has punched above its weight. For example, it provided electronic banking long before many global peers.

Data, like oil or minerals, is a vital resource. Who owns it is critical, especially as it fuels the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. Sovereign AI goes far beyond countries merely owning their data. It focuses on control. It ensures that AI aligns with national cultural, ethical and legal frameworks. This approach guarantees that AI works for people and not the other way around.

Will your business still be alive in 10 years? Many will not. The pace of change is leaving even Moore’s Law behind. Nvidia’s AI hardware supremo, Jensen Huang, recently claimed that AI capability has increased a million-fold in the last decade. He also suggested this growth may continue at the same pace. To say established businesses face disruption would be an understatement

Most businesses understand the competitive advantages of investing in a comprehensive data analytics solution. Yet not all of them enjoy a full return on their investment. This is because, once a preferred solution has been implemented, extracting the most value from a business intelligence (BI) tool requires comprehensive user adoption and engagement.

Figures released in the latest C-suite Barometer study, paint a positive picture for private equity and alternative investments, with 26% of global executives planning to use these channels to raise funds in the year ahead.

60% of business leaders say the country is the most attractive location for offshoring. South Africa (SA) is increasingly becoming a preferred location for international companies seeking to offshore or set up shared service centres. New data highlights that companies are increasingly viewing the country as a strategic option.

A great pitch can open doors – and a bad one can shut them just as fast. After years of listening to thousands of real-life investor pitches through the Pitch & Polish competition, I have seen the same mistakes derail even the most promising ideas. There are four most common pitching mistakes entrepreneurs make when pitching for funding – and what to do instead if they want their pitch to land.

Dr Johan "Rassie" Erasmus. Maverick. Icon. Record-breaking coach. Controversial sports administrator. Innovative boundary-pusher. In this groundbreaking book, we delve into Rassie's transformative tenure as head coach and director of South Africa’s national rugby team from 2018 to 2024, extracting powerful lessons for the business world.

The rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is transforming workplaces around the world. South Africa is no exception to this trend. As businesses adapt to new ways of working, job seekers are also rethinking their careers. They are upskilling and negotiating better opportunities in response to the evolving job landscape.

It has become increasingly challenging to meet consumer demand for accessible data. This challenge is changing the shape of service delivery and innovation in 2025. In the first quarter of 2024, one user consumed 411.4 terabytes of data. According to MTN, the average contracted user consumes around 21.9 gigabytes of data every month.