273 Image Credit: Pexels In today’s fast-paced work environment, many employees feel pressured to work through illness and not take sick leave. Whether driven by dedication, fear of falling behind, or concerns…
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Anthropic vs OpenAI and the bitter battle for the future of AI
228 At war … Dario Amodei and Sam Altman If not for the intense rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI, the generative AI boom might not have arrived so quickly. In late 2022,…
MTN’s first AI target? Itself
342 Charles Molapisi MTN Group is targeting R30-billion in “value creation” from AI over the next three to five years, with roughly half expected to come from using AI to run the…
SA faces tougher FATF review as Madlanga allegations mount
320 The ability to investigate and prosecute organised crime could come under scrutiny if weaknesses in law enforcement persist, warns National Treasury. Damning allegations surfacing at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry could…
Lost in translation: why AI voice agents fail South Africans
310 South African businesses are rolling out AI voice agents at speed. Most of those agents were built in the US. They sound American, “think” in English and process calls through servers…
10 benefits to online learning through Richfield
235 As the demand for flexible tertiary education grows, choosing the right institution is critical. Richfield has perfected the distance learning model, ensuring that students receive the same quality of education as…
You can now upload documents via WhatsApp: Here’s what you need to know about your tax return
306 The income tax return filing period will begin on 1 July 2026 and end on 22 January 2027. As the 2026 tax season gets underway, taxpayers are being urged to familiarise…
Trouble at Xbox
294 Microsoft’s Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month and significant cuts to marketing and other budgets, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The job cuts would mark the first major restructuring…
Why a payments company tracks South Africa’s financial pulse
264 For South Africa’s merchants and lenders, the most important question at the end of each month is a simple one: can customers actually pay? Behind every card swipe, debit order and…
Mental health support group in South Africa spends R150k per month on suicide helpline
325 Calls to the helplines are toll-free, ensuring that no one is prevented from seeking help due to a lack of airtime. South Africa’s leading mental health non-governmental organisation, the South African…