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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

The AI productivity paradox : How SA companies can avoid “AI-washing”

The AI productivity paradox : How SA companies can avoid “AI-washing”

As global headlines increasingly report AI-driven layoffs in the US and other major markets, and companies pause hires and leave roles unfilled while expecting remaining team members to absorb the workload, South African employers and

Africa’s First Dedicated School of AI

Africa’s First Dedicated School of AI

Regenesys Education has launched the continent’s first institution dedicated entirely to artificial intelligence education, on a day when leaders from Microsoft, Cisco, Google and Siemens Healthineers converged to warn that Africa’s window to shape the

The Agentic AI Era demands new entry-level roles. Are SA companies creating them?

The Agentic AI Era demands new entry-level roles. Are SA companies creating them?

By Ursula Fear, Senior Talent Program Manager at SalesforceWith all the speculation about AI eliminating entry-level jobs, it is no wonder young South Africans are anxious about launching their careers. This anxiety is entirely understandable. According to

Three AI use cases that work for South African mid-market businesses right now

Three AI use cases that work for South African mid-market businesses right now

Renier Moorcroft, Chief Technical Officer at IPTAI has moved quickly from pilot projects to boardroom discussions across South Africa. For mid-market businesses, the pressure is very real. Costs are rising, teams are stretched, and operational

Microsoft releases Cyber Pulse, a new briefing on Agentic AI

Microsoft releases Cyber Pulse, a new briefing on Agentic AI

Microsoft's Cyber Pulse briefing highlights the rise of unsanctioned AI agents and the urgent need for observability and Zero Trust governance, revealing a growing visibility gap that puts businesses at riskMicrosoft released Cyber Pulse, a new