Ramp up defences to combat rising cyberthreats

The rise of cyberattacks using old tricks and proven methods is expected to continue. Criminal organisations are relentlessly seeking access to your systems, aiming to exploit vulnerabilities in your environment and disrupt your supply chain. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO...

Before chasing AI, develop human capital

While reams of conversation about the promise that artificial intelligence (AI) holds for the mining sector, a robust industry first demands the development of human capital. This is the word from Malcolm Curor, chief executive of United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK),...

Could AI change how contact centres do multilingual support?

Here’s a challenge: phone the contact centre for your bank or insurance provider and see how many language options you get. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva In South Africa, besides English, you’ll probably get one or two at most. And while those...
Youth entrepreneurship lays the groundwork for SA’s future

Youth entrepreneurship lays the groundwork for SA’s future

It’s been said more than once that South Africa’s survival and prosperity has hinged upon, and continues to depend upon, entrepreneurship. By Mikaeel Moti, executive director of the Moti Group of companies Looking to the future, however, we have to ensure...

These are the Esports games to be played in 2024

The International Esports Federation (IESF) for the 2024 World Esports Championships (WEC) has thus announced the game titles for its official competition. They are: * Counter-Strike 2 (open) * Counter-Strike 2 (female) * DOTA 2 (open) * eFootball (Open) * Mobile...

Reduce cyber-related business risks

The latest edition of the Allianz Risk Barometer confirms what organisational leaders have been experiencing. A digital world means more efficiency, lower cost, greater opportunity, and much faster speed for business. But it also comes with new risks – cyber...