Every board agenda needs a cyber conversation

Boards spend a lot of time asking questions. They challenge strategy, review financial performance, interrogate financials and revisit decisions that made sense six months ago but may no longer make sense today. Which makes one question from Jason Oehley, regional...

Finding IT talent is one of business’ toughest challenges

As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, the demand for technology talent is growing. By Zuleika Pinda, head of recruitment and talent sourcing at Paracon by Adcorp A report from SAP has found that, across the continent, this sector’s contribution is expected...

Cybercrime is a bigger threat to businesses than AI

Businesses are looking in the wrong direction. The real danger is not AI itself, but what happens when criminals use it to remove the one thing that used to slow them down: human effort. Cybercrime is a bigger threat to businesses than AI, according to cybersecurity...

POPIA and AI sovereignty: Local isn’t just lekker, it’s the law

Let’s be honest, artificial intelligence is the ultimate productivity hack for South African businesses right now. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations and AIESA It drafts complex contracts, summarises board reports, and answers deep analytical queries in...

Can SA trust its ESG data?

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are now firmly embedded in investment decision-making, with 73% of global asset owners incorporating sustainable investment approaches, according to FTSE Russell’s 2025 Global Asset Owner Survey. The...

Why applying for more jobs may not lead to more interviews

If you’re eager to get a new job, you might think that playing the numbers game is the best way to get interviews and hopefully a job offer or two. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet After all, job hunting is stressful and keeping busy feels more...