Massive mobile fraud problem identified in SA

Paris-based anti-fraud firm Evina has determined that one out of every three mobile subscription attempts in South Africa is fraudulent. South African cellular users are very often subscribed to mobile services without their consent, the company says. After Kenya,...

Audi connect due to launch in SA

Audi connect will be introduced into the local market with the imminent arrival of the new Audi A4 which is due in October. The technology brings real-time online connectivity to the driving experience with a host of features linking the car, driver and environment...

Reward strategies beat remote working obstacles

With the sudden emergence of Covid-19, companies once hesitant to embrace remote working arrangements have been forced to allow employees to operate from home. “The results have been surprisingly positive, leaving some organisations to wonder why they...

Data lakes key to removing friction points in the supply chain

The supply chain in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) space has traditionally been highly siloed, characterised by a lack of visibility across the different areas. By Andrew Dawson, MD of Cognizance This has resulted in minimal line of sight from the manufacturer...

Weigh up the risks of closure and opening

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted African businesses and their employees – closing many operations. With businesses in many African countries reopening after a period of inactivity, it is important that they remain vigilant about the risk environment in...

How to realise the value of modern apps

Massive disruption might have upended life as we know it, but some things remain constant. The business defines objectives and strategy, and IT delivers this, ultimately creating the applications and services and experiences customers demand and employees need. Being...