Author: Chris Anu
Valdene Reddy JSE CEO Leila Fourie is to retire early next year after nearly six-and-a-half years at the helm and will be succeeded by the head of the bourse’s capital markets, Valdene Reddy, the group said on Thursday. Reddy’s appointment is effective from 1 April 2026, it said in a statement. She has been with Africa’s largest stock exchange for more than 10 years, bringing over two decades of experience in financial markets, including senior roles at international investment banks, it added. She is currently the director of capital markets focusing on listings and secondary market trade activity across all…
AARTO may have the opposite effect to what was intended. (Source: Freepik.) Motorists could lose their driver’s licences when the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) rolls out nationally, not because they’re dangerous drivers, but because critical technological flaws leave the system vulnerable to errors, corruption and outdated data. “I feel that the chances of people getting into trouble because of a faulty system is way more than people [who] will get into trouble because they drive like maniacs,” says Advocate Stephanie Fick, the Organisation for Undoing Tax Abuse’s executive director of the accountability division.The Road Traffic Infringement…
Google has launched a new AI platform for business customers called Gemini Enterprise, as the tech giant ramps up efforts to capture more corporate clients with its artificial intelligence tools. Gemini Enterprise will be powered by the company’s most advanced AI models, and will act as a conversational platform where employees can chat with their companies’ data, documents and applications, Google said. Tech companies, including Microsoft, ChatGPT maker OpenAI and AI start-up Anthropic, have all focused on products for enterprises to boost returns on their AI efforts. The new platform builds on the company’s existing offering for enterprise clients, Google Workspace…
FlySafair sees digitisation as a powerful tool to reduce inefficiencies and delays. (Photograph by: Lesley Moyo) Low-cost airline FlySafair has placed technology at the centre of its operations, using digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline processes, cut costs, and improve the passenger experience.This is according to Kirby Gordon, chief marketing officer of FlySafair, speaking during a media roundtable on Wednesday.Since taking to the skies 11 years ago as a low-cost carrier, the airline has steadily invested in digital tools to streamline operations and enhance customer experience.Gordon highlighted that FlySafair sees digitisation as a powerful tool to reduce…
The business process outsourcing industry is no stranger to transformation. From offshore outsourcing to automation, the ground has never stopped shifting. But with the rise of generative artificial intelligence, the pressure is no longer just about operational efficiency, it’s about long-term relevance. But how do BPOs shift from being seen as transactional service providers to trusted strategic partners? The answer lies in cutting through the noise of AI hype and focusing on technologies that truly empower agents, reveal business-critical insights and deliver measurable results for clients. What’s real (and what’s not) about AI in BPO AI in the contact centre…
Representatives from the Special Communication and Information Security State Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SCISS) and Motorola Solutions celebrate after the contract signing for the modernisation project. The Special Communication and Information Security State Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SCISS) selected Motorola Solutions to implement a comprehensive modernisation of its secure and advanced TETRA radio communication system. The system is customised to meet the needs of public safety agencies and state institutions in the country, and to ensure that critical support services remain operational during emergencies and unexpected events.“Standards-based TETRA communications networks are trusted by public safety and…
As Windows 10 support end-of-life draws near, companies are faced with difficult decisions about whether to incur the huge costs it will take to upgrade their IT estates to Windows 11-combatible PCs or kick the can down the road – for a maximum of three years – by forking out for additional Windows 10 support. Either way, businesses are going to have to spend money – in some cases, a lot of money. “After 14 October 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates for Windows Update, technical assistance or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still…
The minibus taxi industry has adopted technologies that improve administrative efficiency and enhance fleet management. South Africa’s mini bus taxi industry is increasingly advancing towards digital and greener solutions to gain greater efficiency, while increasing financial inclusion and safety for commuters.This was the word from Mmatshikhidi Rebecca Phala, national spokesperson for South African National Taxi Council (Santaco), delivering a keynote presentation at the recent Smarter Mobility Africa 2025 Summit under the theme: “Shaping the Future of Transport through Technology and Collaboration”.The gathering in Johannesburg saw transport leaders from across the continent come together to discuss the pivotal role of e-mobility…
Discovery Group has always been a company obsessed with measurement. Steps, heart rate, blood pressure, driving style – every data point a proxy for how “good” we’re being. Now it wants to add another metric to that ledger: how we sleep. Its new initiative, announced at a media event at its palatial head office in Sandton on Tuesday, will link wearables to its Vitality rewards ecosystem, allowing members to earn points or benefits for a healthy night’s rest. On the surface, it’s clever use of technology. Sleep is the new frontier in wellness – studies link a lack of it…
Fintech firm Optasia has set sights on listing on the JSE. Financial technology (fintech) firm Optasia has set sights on listing on the JSE.In a statement today, the company announced it is proposing to undertake a primary issuance of approximately R1.3 billion ($75 million equivalent) to support growth, both organically and through future potential acquisitions and a secondary share sale from existing shareholders of at least R5 billion (approximately $300 million) by way of a private placement to qualified investors.In addition, the Dubai-based Optasia announced its intention, in conjunction with the offering, to list all of its issued ordinary share…