Do we need stronger cyber regulation to fight ID fraud?

In the context of rising cyber threats and the country’s upcoming greylisting review, combatting cybercrime is a critical priority for South Africa. However, does the country have the regulatory and collaborative structures in place to effectively combat the...

How to manage, optimise cloud in mining

African businesses are gaining momentum in the adoption of digital technologies to enhance their operations. Even though challenges such as infrastructure development and regulatory constraints remain, digital transformation is accelerating, writes Duncan van...

Cloud best practices in 2025

In 2025, Gartner predicts hybrid cloud will remain a corporate priority with 90% adopting it by 2027. Public cloud end-user spending is expected to reach $723-billion by the end of the year, while all cloud segments across hybrid, distributed, cloud-native and...

Why trust and governance matter for AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become embedded in the systems that power organisations, industries, and people’s daily lives. Generative AI (GenAI), in particular, is reshaping how organisations operate. In doing so, the technology is driving efficiencies and...

Don’t get scammed on financial services

As 2025 has set in and South Africans find their feet after ‘Januworry’, financial scams remain a threat. The 2024 Identity Fraud Report noted fraud rates in South Africa soared by more than 300%. In fact, in the first half of 2024, nearly 5% of all attempted digital...
Plan for a hassle-free payroll and HR system upgrade

Plan for a hassle-free payroll and HR system upgrade

If payroll errors, delayed pay runs and expensive compliance fines are causing you headaches, it might be time to upgrade to a new payroll and HR system. While this is a significant decision, it’s one that demands careful financial planning, says Ian McAlister, GM of...