Sluggish transition to low-emission vehicles a risk to GDP

The uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) has taken centre stage as the most viable means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions around the world. In South Africa, the race to shrink the transport industry’s carbon footprint is no different. However, the local automotive...

Can payroll help HR prepare for the future workplace?

We are overwhelmed by predictions of the future workplace. Workforces will be more flexible.  Employees will assert their independence. Hybrid and remote working will become the norm. The 9-to-5 grind is coming to an end. Or not. There is evidence pointing towards and...
SA could strengthen its national cyber security strategy

SA could strengthen its national cyber security strategy

The recent drafting of South Africa’s national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is a significant milestone for the nation. By Mandy Duncan, country manager for HPE Aruba Networking South...

How scammers try to fool you

Fraudsters and scammers continue the prowl, more sophisticated than ever, as they rely on psychological tactics to put a dent in your personal finances. Every South African is at risk of falling victim because many times people don’t see themselves as possible...

The essential role of DFIs in driving the hydrogen economy

The DBSA recently published a working paper on the hydrogen economy. As the world turns towards greener energy solutions, hydrogen stands out as a transformative force in our quest for sustainability. By Zeph Nhleko, chief economist at DBSA Development Finance...

What the CrowdStrike outage has taught us

In today’s always-on cloud-driven technology environment, companies – and their customers – expect their IT services to run constantly. While no system is completely error-free, any outages or downtime should be measured in seconds, or minutes at the most. By Richard...