‘One of the ideas that we're starting to get real traction on is the idea of what we would call an agentic AI architecture, which is multiple agents that are capable of dealing with individual tasks,’ says David Parker, global chair of financial services at Accenture. Moneyweb

A round-up of today’s news, including what South Africans can expect from the upcoming mini budget. Economic pressures continue to drive pre-owned car sales, but new vehicle data looks optimistic. Moneyweb

‘If you are saying an output of 80% qualified bursary holders within the allocated time, they would then make it their business to check how they can achieve that,’ says Dr Judy Dlamini, executive chairperson of the Mbekani Group. Moneyweb

A round-up of the day’s news, including a look at why an analyst says the GNU faces an uphill battle about migration policies and why fintechs need to overcome regulatory barriers to provide more financial services to underserved communities. Moneyweb

Tourism Minister Particia de Lille expresses frustration over reported internal conflict and excessive board fees and meetings. Moneyweb

SUB: A round-up of today’s news as the Financial Intelligence Centre puts the breaks on Banxso. And how mapping gun crimes could help make SA a safer place. Moneyweb

‘I think what's quite interesting about that is that the next evolution of television viewing will effectively be internet driven. So it'll be infused with apps, it'll be infused with live television,’ says Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa. Moneyweb

A round-up of today’s news, including plans to turbocharge infrastructure investment to boost economic growth, why parliament’s health tests for staff is a major privacy red flag, and why SA businesses spend so much on cyber security. Moneyweb

‘Our view is that this is a delay, and we are also expediting the process of ensuring that this hearing happens probably early in the new year,’ says Andile Sangqu. Moneyweb

A round-up of the day’s news and why Bosa leader Mmusi Maimane says scrapping Deputy Minister positions will symbolise a tightening of the belt. How inflation is impacting the cost of your morning coffee, and a big stand-off about a green corridor. Moneyweb