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AI agents are being deployed across organisations with unchecked access to sensitive systems, creating one of the largest security gaps in modern enterprises, warns iOCO Automation & Cybersecurity. Okta reports that 91% of organisations already use AI agents, yet 44% have no governance in place and 80% have experienced unintended agent behaviour. Identity and Access Management specialist Okta has launched a platform to manage AI agents as non-human identities with ownership assignment, lifecycle controls and the ability to deactivate rogue agents.
AI and data analytics unlock new mineral exploration and supply chain opportunitiesMachine learning applied to geological datasets is enabling mining companies to predict mineral deposits and extend mine lifespans, while blockchain creates secure, immutable records for ethical sourcing and end-to-end traceability. In supply chains, AI-driven forecasting and inventory optimisation are reducing stock levels and working capital while improving product availability, with Slimstock highlighting next-generation planning tools at the 2026 SAPICS Conference. Project Management Institute research finds that projects managed effectively in complex AI-driven environments achieve an 88% success rate, five times higher than those that fail to manage complexity.
Human expertise remains essential as AI automates recruitment tasksWhile AI excels at screening CVs and automating candidate communication, staffing agency MASA notes that human recruiters remain critical for assessing practical skills, verifying references and evaluating workplace fit. AI-generated applications and keyword matching cannot replace human judgement in determining whether candidates possess the reliability and soft skills required for roles, particularly in skills-based hiring environments where capability must be assessed beyond qualifications alone.
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By: Charles Coetzee - Buildings & C&SP Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric Buildings may be getting smarter, but too many control rooms are still anchored to yesterday’s technology,...
The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has highlighted the delays in deliveries of new airliners. These delays are having real...
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By: Bradley Elliott - CEO at RelyComply When South Africa was grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in 2023, financial institutions had their work cut out. Policies were rapidly...
By: Zelda van de Linde - HR Director, AWS This Youth Month, we have reason to be optimistic - but also reason to accelerate. South Africa has one of the world's largest youth populations, and with...
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As the region accelerates digital transformation, infrastructure development, energy expansion, and public-sector modernisation, new global research from Project Management Institute (PMI) reveals...
Industry body the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) places great importance on the role of women in the evolution of South Africa’s construction industry. Ahead of the cidb ERWIC...
By: Ntsako Baloyi - Data & AI lead for Accenture, South Africa South Africa’s mining industry has long been defined by what lies beneath the surface – vast mineral wealth that has shaped the...
Taking place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, this year's event marks a major milestone as SAPICS celebrates its 60th anniversary of advancing supply chain excellence...
These trends will be on the agenda at the 2026 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading gathering for supply chain professionals. Attendees from across the continent and beyond will explore how...
By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric For decades, industrial automation was built around a simple principle: install robust control hardware, keep...
By:Neil van Wyngaard - Solutions Architect According to iOCO Automation & Cybersecurity, AI agents are fast being deployed across organisations and within business units, often with unchecked...
By: Charles Coetzee - Buildings & C&SP Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric Buildings may be getting smarter, but too many control rooms are still anchored to yesterday’s technology,...
Taking place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, this year's event marks a major milestone as SAPICS celebrates its 60th anniversary of advancing supply chain excellence...
The integration of African supply chains will require greater traceability, visibility and transparency across industries as markets become more liberalised under regional trade initiatives,...
Global electricity demand is set to outpace economic growth as part of a broader trend up to 2030, with electricity consumption projected to grow at least two-and-a-half times as fast as overall...
Global electricity demand is set to outpace economic growth as part of a broader trend up to 2030, with electricity consumption projected to grow at least two-and-a-half times as fast as overall...
Agence française de développement (AFD) has approved a €650 000 (about R12-million) grant to facilitate a two-year technical cooperation programme between RTE international and the National...
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