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Autonomous Investing (AI) – Myth or Reality?

In an age dominated by AI innovations that blur the lines between reality and generative fiction, autonomous investing seems like the logical next frontier. Here, Nico Katzke of Satrix explores which parts of investing are likely to be impacted by AI – and (spoiler alert), the impact may not be what you expect.

Artificial intelligence isn’t emotional intelligence: you have (not) been warned

We’ve slapped warning labels on everything from cigarettes to vodka to energy drinks. But when it comes to one of today’s biggest threats to mental health, the packaging is spotless. No disclaimers, no alerts -  just a friendly blinking cursor and a "therapist" that wants you to keep talking. Dominique Olivier unpacks a worrying use case for AI.

Talent Scarcity: How South African Businesses can Overcome the Skills Shortage

With talent rising as a strategic priority in 2025, just under half of organisations in the Forvis Mazars C-Suite Barometer: Outlook 2025 continue to report a struggle to recruit talented people, with the emphasis shifting to high-quality employees at more junior levels. Daniella Frank and Susan Truter give more details.

The court of public opinion: does it matter?

Public backlash may be loud, but it appears as though capitalism has noise-cancelling headphones. Using SeaWorld and Duolingo as examples, Dominique Olivier examines whether the bark of social media outrage has any bite.

What’s Trumps in a Topsy-Turvy World?

Nico Katzke of Satrix covers a number of critical investment trends in the current environment, ranging from the appeal of gold through to the risks facing bonds. As always, diversification is key.

Legal tech in M&A transactions: Empowering deal-making in Africa

The integration of legal technology into M&A transactions is reshaping the African deal-making landscape.

Artificial intelligence and open-source considerations in M&A

AI and open-source software have become critical components of modern business, making their evaluation a key aspect of M&A transactions

African auditors must seize the AI opportunity

Africa has an opportunity to leverage the experience and insights of the developed world when it comes to using Artificial Intelligence in auditing, as Dinesh Gurlal of Forvis Mazars explains.
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