Car repos on the rise

After an influx of complaints about the repossession of vehicles by banks when people fall behind with their vehicle finance repayments, the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), Reana Steyn, says it is necessary to clarify the rights of both consumers and banks in...
Tech trends for 2024 and beyond

Tech trends for 2024 and beyond

In its top strategic predictions for 2024, Gartner explores how generative AI (GenAI) has changed executive leaders’ way of thinking on every subject – and how to create a more flexible and adaptable organisation that is better prepared for the future. “GenAI...

Younger consumers more aware of their data rights

Younger consumers are taking deliberate action to protect their privacy, with 42% of consumers aged 18-24 exercising their Data Subject Access Rights, compared with just 6% for consumers 75 and older. Polled by Cisco’s 2023 Consumer Privacy Survey, many say they have...

Disruptive solutions key in the payments industry

The global payments industry has come a long way over the past decade – and in a myriad of directions. Consumers and companies have shifted from cash to a burgeoning and integrated system of electronic payments solutions and value-added services such as digital...

Intel looks to accelerate the pace of AI development

Building on the AI PC use cases shared at its annual Innovation 2023 conference, Intel has launched the AI PC Acceleration Programme – a global innovation initiative designed to accelerate the pace of AI development across the PC industry. The programme aims to...

Cybersecurity a priority for SA businesses

Inflation, digital and technology, and cyber risks have been identified as the top three risks being prioritised for mitigation over the next 12 months by organisations in South Africa, Africa, and globally. These key findings are reflected in PwC’s Global Digital...