Failure to spot financial crime red flags costs businesses billions

Failure to spot financial crime red flags costs businesses billions

Despite efforts to improve compliance, South African businesses remain highly vulnerable to financial crime – with an estimated R182-billion lost annually to money laundering and related illicit activity. This is according to Global Financial Integrity, a...
The importance of DEI initiatives in an African context

The importance of DEI initiatives in an African context

Africa is often described as a great melting pot – and with good reason. This vast continent holds a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and ethnicities. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa However, across the continent historical, political, and economic...

The road to responsible AI is paved with data efficiency

Discussions surrounding the responsible adoption of AI are increasingly taking centre stage in boardrooms across Africa. A significant number of CEOs are grappling with the ethical complexities inherent in implementing this powerful technology. One pressing issue...
Data centres and the need to protect against unpredictable disruptions

Data centres and the need to protect against unpredictable disruptions

In today’s data centre environment, outages – whether related to power, water or fibre optics – are a daily reality. However, it is not just about responding to these events; it is about being prepared and capable when they occur. By Jacques De Jager, chief...

What does a good cyber security incident response plan look like?

It doesn’t matter how large your organisation is, you are at risk. Sooner or later cyber criminals will try to attack you. It’s not a matter of whether your organisation will face a security incident, but rather when. That’s why a robust incident response...