How to navigate the rising tide of online scams this festive season

As the festive season approaches, the excitement of holiday shopping and travel plans fills the air. However, this fun-filled time also brings an increased risk of online scams, making it trickier than ever for shoppers to navigate the digital marketplace safely....

How to identify and avoid fake tokens

A fake token attack is a type of cryptocurrency scam where malicious actors create counterfeit or fraudulent tokens that mimic legitimate cryptocurrencies. These fake tokens are designed to deceive investors and traders into believing they are purchasing or trading a...

Should all tokens be equal in the crypto market?

As of June 2024, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued 138 crypto asset service provider (CASP) licences. By Lerato Lamola, partner at Webber Wentzel With the rolling out of licences, the discussion around the crypto industry moves from whether...
Empathy the game-changing skill in CX

Empathy the game-changing skill in CX

Empathy is a key differentiator in creating exceptional customer experiences in an increasingly tech-driven business world. By Liezel Jonkheid, director and founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab Labelled a ‘soft skill’, it’s a complex trait to develop that requires...
Quick fixes versus long-term gains

Quick fixes versus long-term gains

Businesses often lean toward short-term fixes to address immediate IT challenges, rather than enduring the temporary discomfort of committing to a long-term, future-focused strategy. Much like throwing more RAM at a speed problem, an immediate solution might not be...

Applications for Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) 2025 open

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has opened applications for the 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP). The initiative supports South Africa’s goal of achieving a low carbon economy and a climate-resilient society through creating quality...