Key technology trends affecting the security sector in 2026

It came as a surprise that this is the 10th time that we’ve looked at the technology trends that we think will affect the security sector in the coming year. By Johan Paulsson, chief technology officer at Axis Communications; Matt Thulin, director of AI and analytics...

How bank accounts expose payroll fraud

Payroll fraud creates considerable losses for South African companies and taxpayers. The Public Servant Association revealed that ghost employees are costing the public purse nearly R4-billion. The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals estimated that payroll...

Companies rise or fall on how well they renew their leaders

Leadership renewal has become one of the defining governance issues of this decade. By Thabiso Legoete and Veronique Parkin, partners at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa and members of the Global CEO & Board of Directors Practice In a climate defined by...

Unlocking the next frontier of logistics

The logistics sector is entering a defining era where digitalisation is essential for survival, not just a competitive edge. By CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa at In2IT Technologies As global supply chains grow more complex, unpredictable, and...

Integration simplifies payroll and HR challenges in complex industries

In industries with dispersed workforces, payroll and HR management can quickly become a complex minefield. Constantly changing schedules, varied pay structures and legislative compliance all make it increasingly difficult to maintain consistency. And, when systems on...

Critical infrastructure cyber lessons from 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, South Africa’s industrial operators are reflecting on a year of profound change – and concerns. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: southern Africa at Fortinet A significant and oh-so-welcome development was the end of systemic...