Will SA opt for an IMF bailout?

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....

SA ICT alive and well, but skills could stymie 4IR

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...

The top brand phishing names are …

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,...

Young scientist does SA proud at Taiwan Science Fair

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...

Holiday spike for financial phishing

The last quarter of the year is a fruitful time for cybercriminals, who prey on users rushing to get a good deal ahead of the holidays. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the pre-Christmas shopping rush see growth not just in sales, but also in malicious activity....
Toughest budget ever as record low confidence impacts economy

Toughest budget ever as record low confidence impacts economy

Kathy Gibson is at PwC’s pre-budget review – There’s little to cheer about as we contemplate the upcoming budget, which promises no relief for either companies or individuals. However, there is an opportunity for government to inject policy certainty...