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What do CIOs need to know about agentic AI in 2026?

Agentic AI introduces reasoning and autonomy and can carry out multi-step tasks with minimal human input, says IBA Group South Africa.

PBT Group: Data and technology trends that will define 2026

In 2026, success hinges on maturing data/AI efforts with scalable architectures, augmented analytics and robust governance, says Andreas Bartsch, head of innovation and services at PBT Group.

Agentic AI: Why 'just plugging in an agent' rarely works

Before granting any form of autonomy to AI, organisations need confidence in what data is correct, current and authorised for use, says Adrienne Craukamp, chief intelligence and operations executive at Haibot.

Crypto currency

Crypto market enters 2026 with renewed confidence

Early moves in 2026 are already offering a clear signal of the direction the crypto market could take this year, say industry players.

InterSystems South Africa

Can AI help make prescriptions safer in SA’s busy clinics?

AI-assisted systems help doctors and nurses make safer, faster decisions by analysing medical data in real-time, says Henry Adams, country manager at InterSystems South Africa.

Human8 South Africa

South Africans embrace AI but fear losing human touch

While many see AI as helpful, some are concerned the tech could replace the human element in daily life, says Human8.

Sibahle Malinga

Artificial Intelligence

AI ‘stars’ threaten humanity’s soul

Hollywood warns AI celebrities risk flattening culture and eroding accountability, as virtual influencers race to a $112 billion market by 2030.

Learning in practice: How KRS is building future-ready developers through in-person bootcamps

The company's most recent bootcamps focused on cross-platform mobile development using Flutter, and prompt-driven, AI-assisted application building.

Artificial Intelligence

Rise of robot colleagues fuels workplace loneliness

AI colleagues boost productivity but leave workers feeling disconnected as workplace relationships suffer collateral damage, research shows.

ITWeb AI Summit 2026

ITWeb AI Summit 2026: AI value will define the next banking leaders

Revenue will come from better decisions rather than better algorithms, says Pragashani Reddy, executive director: Digital Business Banking at Absa Group.

Christopher Tredger

Shoprite Group makes solar energy gains

The retail giant marks the installation of its 100th solar photovoltaic system, 10 years after its first solar project.

World Economic Forum

AI’s $16tn promise hinges on closing critical learning gap

AI skills development could unlock massive productivity, drive economic growth and help support UN sustainable development goals.

Before you launch another AI project, ask this one question

Many AI and low-code programmes fail not because of poor technology choices, but because organisations underestimate readiness.

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