Feb 12, 2020
While vishing (voice phishing) is not new, customers may be new to the scam. That’s why the banking ombudsman in warning customers to be alert, particularly in these tough economic times when they are more vulnerable. “Vishing is a method used to trick...
Feb 11, 2020
Local construction projects are being impacted by indefinitely delayed shipments of construction material due to the coronavirus, forcing contractors to review the terms of their contracts and the financial impact that the virus could have on projects. Natalie...
Feb 11, 2020
There has been speculation in the media that South Africa will seek to rescue its economy through a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “Do we qualify for an IMF bailout, or should we consider it?” asks Lullu Krugel, chief economist at PwC....
Feb 11, 2020
South Africa’s ICT sector is highly innovative and entrepreneurial, presenting opportunities for significant job creation and export opportunities in the decade ahead. However, the ICT brain drain and slow ICT skills development threaten the country’s...
Feb 11, 2020
In a brand phishing attack, criminals try to imitate the official website of a well-known brand by using a similar domain name or URL and web-page design to the genuine site. The link to the fake website can be sent to targeted individuals by email or text message,...
Feb 11, 2020
Young scientist Farida Cajee from the Dr Kenneth Kaunda region in the North West has won the second prize in the engineering category at the prestigious 2020 Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF) which took place last week at the National Taiwan Science Education...
