Blog tagged as ICT Sector

South Africa Cannot Build Its Way Out of This: Why We Must Embrace Online Studying

South Africa Cannot Build Its Way Out of This: Why We Must Embrace Online Studying

Every year, the same ritual unfolds. Matric results are released, hope rises in thousands of households, and then reality sets in. For many capable young South Africans, university acceptance letters simply never arrive. Not because they failed, not because they lack ambition, but because there is n...
27/01/2026 07:09 AM - Comment(s)
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Finding The Human Side of AI: Bringing a bit of Ethics into the code

Finding The Human Side of AI: Bringing a bit of Ethics into the code

AI did what it promised: it eliminated repetitive work. Reports write themselves, systems reconcile themselves, and efficiency is no longer a goal, it’s the baseline. 

But something quietly disappeared along the way. When machines took over the repetition, they also took away the human moments h...

22/01/2026 10:01 AM - Comment(s)
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The ICT Sector Council Deadline Is Approaching. Here’s What Okiru Recommends Companies Do Now.

The ICT Sector Council Deadline Is Approaching. Here’s What Okiru Recommends Companies Do Now.

The B-BBEE ICT Sector Council has issued an official reminder: all ICT Sector Council fees for the 2024/25 period must be paid by 31 December 2025.
This applies to all measured entities under the 2016 Amended ICT Sector Code (AICT2016)


While most companies treat this as a routine administrative task,...



11/12/2025 10:28 AM - Comment(s)
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AI Agents and Jobs in South Africa: Threat or Catalyst for Transformation?

AI Agents and Jobs in South Africa: Threat or Catalyst for Transformation?

AI agents are reshaping SA’s fintech, ICT, and finance sectors. Used right, they boost efficiency and create new digital roles. Used poorly, they risk job losses and missed transformation goals. The key is aligning AI with skills, compliance, and inclusion from the start.
01/08/2025 12:17 AM - Comment(s)
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Why an Integrated Skills Development Approach in ICT and Financial Services Matters and Why You Must Act Before Your Year‑End

Why an Integrated Skills Development Approach in ICT and Financial Services Matters and Why You Must Act Before Your Year‑End

Discover why integrated skills planning is critical for ICT and finance teams before year-end. Avoid audit risks and unlock real transformation outcomes.
25/07/2025 03:01 AM - Comment(s)
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