AI in AML: the real work is still ahead

Few technologies have generated as much excitement in financial services as artificial intelligence (AI). In compliance and financial crime, the conversation has been relentless. AI as the answer to scale, cost pressure, talent shortages and ever-more sophisticated...

AI agents are already acting autonomously

Autonomous AI agents coordinating, sharing code, and taking action without human oversight may sound like science fiction, but the Moltbook and Clawdbot experiments show it’s already happening. While much of the public conversation has focused on the novelty of “AI...
Discipline matters for entrepreneurs

Discipline matters for entrepreneurs

Running your own business can be exciting, but figuring out how and how much, to pay yourself is often tough, especially when you’re just starting out. By Palesa Mabasa, business development head at FNB It’s important to find the right balance between rewarding...
Navigating franchise expansion in 2026

Navigating franchise expansion in 2026

Multi-unit franchising is a growing trend across South Africa, and contrary to widely held perception, the growth opportunity isn’t limited to the restaurant sector. As we begin the new year 2026, existing franchisees in various sectors – from grocery and liquor...