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Finance Leaders Demand AI Transparency as 71% Reject Unexplained Decisions

Finance Leaders Demand AI Transparency as 71% Reject Unexplained Decisions

New whitepaper commissioned by Sage reveals that seven in ten finance leaders will reject AI outputs they cannot explain, highlighting the need for more transparent, accountable AI. Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll

AI in stockbrocking – Why co-pilot must come before autopilot

AI in stockbrocking – Why co-pilot must come before autopilot

By: Abdur Amod, Head of Technology at Prescient SecuritiesAs financial institutions race to deploy AI agents, the debate is quickly shifting from what artificial intelligence (AI) can automate to what it should automate. In stockbroking,

The glitch in the system : Why SA universities are turning off the ‘AI polygraph’

The glitch in the system : Why SA universities are turning off the ‘AI polygraph’

By 2026, the initial panic that greeted the launch of generative AI in higher education has transitioned into a complex, high-stakes standoff. At the heart of this conflict are AI checkers - software designed to

AI will not fix what transformation has failed to build

AI will not fix what transformation has failed to build

By Nasreen Hisham, Chief Operating Officer, Prescient Investment ManagementSouth Africa's financial services sector faces a strategic contradiction it can no longer afford to ignore. Most firms are running a transformation agenda and an AI innovation

Why South African SMBs Lead Global Cybersecurity Investment, Yet Face a Resilience Gap

Why South African SMBs Lead Global Cybersecurity Investment, Yet Face a Resilience Gap

69% planning to boost spending but a 50% breach rate demands an urgent shift toward daily operational resilience Philip Meyer, VP Product Engineering HR & Payroll, Sage AME Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) are the lifeblood of

AI fears wipe nearly US$2 trillion off global software stocks

AI fears wipe nearly US$2 trillion off global software stocks

By Sean Ashton, Head of Investments at Private Clients by Old MutualThroughout market history, dominant industries have rarely been displaced overnight. Instead, they have been gradually, then suddenly, reshaped by technologies that fundamentally alter how

Why most AI projects fail after launch

Why most AI projects fail after launch

DY|DX says the real challenge isn’t building AI tools, it’s getting people to use themSouth African businesses are under growing pressure to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but according to digital transformation consultancy DY|DX, many organisations

AI is reshaping jobs faster than companies are reshaping work

AI is reshaping jobs faster than companies are reshaping work

Artificial intelligence is no longer simply boosting productivity and saving time at work, it is fundamentally reshaping the nature of work, leadership, and employee experience, according to new survey data from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Nearly

AI governance without complexity: A business leader’s guide

AI governance without complexity: A business leader’s guide

Senzo Mbhele, managing director, Cloud On Demand There is a version of AI governance that looks like a hundred-page policy document, a steering committee and a six-month implementation roadmap. Most businesses do not need that version.

AI in Education: How South Africa can unlock better learning outcomes in 2026

AI in Education: How South Africa can unlock better learning outcomes in 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping classrooms across the world but not without debate. In several Scandinavian countries, education authorities have recently moved to reduce screen time and reintroduce traditional textbooks, following concerns about over-digitisation and