Five ways to outsmart cybercriminals

It often starts with something small: a WhatsApp from a number you don’t recognise, an email that looks like it’s from your bank, or a limited-time offer that seems too good to ignore. Within minutes, a single click or slip of the tongue can cost you thousands....
Upgrading isn’t about new tech – it’s about risk and resilience

Upgrading isn’t about new tech – it’s about risk and resilience

Legacy software is costing South African businesses more than they think. According to Jacques Burger, senior business analyst at Dariel Solutions, the real danger isn’t downtime it’s the silent build-up of compliance gaps, cyber vulnerabilities, and integration...

GenAI and SA’s path to sustainable growth

The conversation about artificial intelligence has shifted in South Africa from curiosity to critical urgency. By Claire Bradbury, sustainability lead for Accenture, Africa Generative AI, in particular, has captured attention across board – not only for its...

Make sure the boardroom doesn’t hold cybersecurity back

When it comes to cybersecurity, the role of the board has grown massively. By Martin Potgieter, regional chief technology officer at  Integrity360 Viewing cybersecurity as a purely technical concern just isn’t viable. A board that is genuinely breach-ready can ensure...

Young South Africans get future-ready tech skills

In the second quarter of 2025, youth unemployment in South Africa rose by 39 000, bringing the total to 4,9-million. This means nearly half of young South Africans who want to work cannot find jobs. Against this backdrop, and with the digital skills gap widening,...

Regtech powers cross-border trust in financial mergers

Financial institutions (FIs) are expected to deliver instant transactions, immediate verifications and fast onboarding in a world that has shifted towards real-time payments. Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply  The ability to process online payments in real time rests...