10 ways to help you reduce your carbon footprint

Today, people are rethinking their relationship with nature and the latest sustainability research commissioned by Mastercard has shown a marked increase in consumer passion for the environment, as personal attitudes toward the environment evolve. The study revealed...

Pandemic buying behaviours force supply chain overhaul

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed buying behaviours to the point that existing supply chain strategies are no longer effective. “New market requirements include consumer attraction to high-value offerings, digital engagements, and a...

The history of ransomware across industries

In today’s sophisticated threat landscape, ransomware is seemingly everywhere, impacting both organisations and individuals alike. But how did ransomware as we know it today come to be? Aamir Lakhani, lead researcher and cyber security expert at Fortinet,...

Telematics: A driving force for e-commerce

There has been unprecedented growth in online retail globally since the start of the pandemic. South Africa is no exception. With the vast majority of consumers and businesses having little alternative but to go online this has triggered exponential growth in...

The role of drones in our future

You call your Uber Elevate. Your drone taxi arrives and flies you to your meeting. While you’re there, you organise the drone delivery of your business’ cargo from ship to shore. You’re feeling philanthropic, so you donate to an NPO with...

South Africans show their love for rewards programmes

These days, South Africans can earn rewards for spending on just about anything – from buying plants at the nursery to getting beauty treatments or having tyres replaced. By Fay-Elizabeth Foster, executive head: loyalty and rewards at Standard Bank South Africa...