SA needs enforceable AI regulation to address bias, rights violations, fragmented governance and emerging technological risks.
Tech and regulation must be brought together to shape the future of digital financial services in Africa, says Mcebisi Jonas.
ITWeb, First Distribution and AWS are surveying local businesses on their AI progress, investment priorities and barriers to delivering measurable value.
Lesetja Kganyago emphasises the symbiotic relationship between innovation and regulation, as the central bank readies the National Payment Systems Bill.
The company is expanding its channel presence across Africa, giving partners new opportunities to grow their businesses, says Sheetal Kalra, channel account manager for META at SolarWinds.
The operator aims to build Africa’s largest digital fintech platform, with customers interacting through a smartphone app.
The company has appointed Clark Fourie as chief IT officer, Jeandré du Randt as chief business environment officer and Essich Wassenaar as group frontier operations officer.
When two-thirds of employees are knowingly evading company policy regarding AI, it’s clear that awareness alone isn’t solving the problem.
Many businesses are still struggling to translate their AI investment into real business value, says Shakeel Jhazbhay, GM of digital business solutions at Datacentrix.
Strong business analysis helps organisations connect strategic intent with practical delivery, says Joe Newbert, chief training officer at Business Change Academy.
Veeam partnered with ITWeb recently to host an executive roundtable focusing on trusted AI and data resilience.
Digicloud Africa is recruiting MSPs and MSSPs across the continent to deliver Google's AI-powered SecOps platform, with onboarding, training and partner support.