Tag: transformation

Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) take our jobs in the future? No. But people who know how to use AI effectively just might. The World Economic Forum predicts this shift, which is why our education system must embrace the opportunities AI offers. We must stop treating new technologies as threats or sources of fear.

Really think about it. What would your answer be? Would you fall into the 40% of global CEOs who, according to professional services giant PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, doubt their companies will still exist in the next decade? If the answer is yes, ask yourself why. Now ask yourself: “Are the people in my company happy?”

It is incredible to witness the passion and optimism currently fuelling growth in the accounting profession. The 2025 State of Small Business and State of Accounting reports show promising trends. A majority of firms (85%) have increased revenue in the past 12 months. Even more (88%) expect further growth in the year ahead.

The insurance industry is undergoing a transformation. It is shifting from broad, one-size-fits-all coverage models to niche solutions tailored to specific risks. The future of insurance lies in this movement toward specialised cover. It is being driven by emerging risks, evolving customer expectations and advancements in technology.

At the recent DEVAC Infrastructure Summit, a powerful theme emerged: Africa cannot trade, grow or connect at scale without fixing its transport infrastructure. Outdated rail networks, congested ports and deteriorating roads have left the continent’s logistics backbone under immense strain. However, within that strain lies an opportunity.

Dedicated to supporting small businesses, I have been reflecting on two decades of change since 2005. What do small business owners, and mentors require in 2025 to thrive? What do future-proof business look like, and how can we ensure our programs remain both timely and relevant in an ever-accelerating world?

The loudest noise at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in March was reserved not for new products, but for debates around who gets to set the agenda for the future. With Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the heart of the debate, and technologies like 5G-advanced and quantum computing vying for attention, the focus was almost entirely on the roles played by Europe, China and the USA in regulating and rolling out new technology.

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment. Two months ago, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) unveiled a draft Transformation Fund Concept Document. This announcement sparked a bold conversation about the future of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE).

Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are transforming our personal and professional lives. These tech-driven and disruptive innovations are still in their early stages of development. However, they hold the potential to fundamentally reshape business, society and the global economy.

Digital capitalism promises progress, development and an end to the planetary crisis. Through a Marxist lens, contributors interrogate the implications of heightened technological innovation on employment, weak market democracies, climate change and labour power dynamics. They also explore alternatives for emancipatory futures in a digitalised world.