SA engineers redefine the game of golf

The golfing industry, a $13,4-billion market according to the 2019 World Golf Report, has undergone significant shifts in design thinking and player engagement. Golfing estates and institutions have been looking for intelligent technology platforms that enhance the...

Battery theft closes more than 100 cell towers

MTN has had to close 53 base stations permanently as a result of damage and vandalism, with another 89 cell towers awaiting repair and replacements for stolen batteries. There is some good news, though: as a result of the recent focused attention on the epidemic of...

The changing nature of third-party risk

Among organisations that engage third parties to provide business services, 83% identified third-party risks after conducting due diligence and before recertification, according to Gartner. Gartner’s survey of more than 250 legal and compliance leaders reveals...
SA cybersecurity laws fall short in face of rising attacks

SA cybersecurity laws fall short in face of rising attacks

Current South African laws do not effectively criminalise cybercrime. This is according to Zaakir Mohamed, director in the corporate investigations sector of the dispute resolution practice at commercial law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH). Cybercrimes across digital...

CIOs get professional recognition

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has introduced a professional chief information officer (CIO) designation for South African ICT professionals meeting the required levels of academic achievement and professional experience....

Still space for chief stategy officers to grow

Globally, companies large and small are continuing to create the chief strategy officer (CSO) role. Although this role is desirable, there are signs that companies have yet to explore its full potential. In a survey of 187 CSOs around the globe, Strategy& –...