Verified channels are now banking’s strongest defence

Bank impersonation fraud has become South Africa’s most prolific financial threat, thriving in the grey zone between trust and technology. By Brighton Chidoma, senior customer growth executive at Infobip According to the South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS),...

Future skills will determine SA’s  economic competitiveness

Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital technologies are reshaping the global labour market, transforming the jobs available and the skills employers increasingly demand. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, structural...

Resilient businesses treat AI as an enabler, not a strategy

Artificial intelligence (AI) may dominate discourse in the boardroom, but chasing innovation without resilience is a strategic blind spot. By Derek Street, head of sales and marketing at Data Management Professionals AI is not a replacement for sound judgement – it...
Knowing when it is time to switch to a new career

Knowing when it is time to switch to a new career

It is not unusual to go through a rough patch at work or to dislike some elements of your job, writes Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet. It is also not uncommon to find yourself in a work environment that does not suit your personal needs or style....
Where to draw the line when using AI to vet potential clients?

Where to draw the line when using AI to vet potential clients?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable business tool. From summarising information and identifying patterns to accelerating research, AI has transformed the way organisations gather intelligence on prospective clients. By Ramon Pillay, head of sales...
SMB resilience the new competitive advantage in the AI era

SMB resilience the new competitive advantage in the AI era

In the fast-paced world of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs), cybersecurity has traditionally been viewed as a defensive necessity – a cost of doing business focused on keeping threats at bay and meeting regulatory obligations such as the Protection of...