Sep 12, 2022
In Q2 2022, ransomware remains one of the main threats towards information security, and the META region is not an exception. One of the most notable cases includes attacks on Shoprite, the largest retail chain in Africa. Other examples of aggravating situation with...
Sep 9, 2022
Anyone who has recently tried to appoint a CIO or chief technology officer (CTO) will know how difficult it is to fill these roles due to the critical shortage of highly qualified and experienced tech executives. How small is this pool of talent in South Africa? And...
Sep 9, 2022
As if the drive to decarbonise energy as part of sustainability and climate change efforts was not enough, the recent rise in energy prices has brought into sharp contrast the need to re-examine how we generate, distribute, and consume electricity. By Natalya...
Sep 9, 2022
In the fourth quarter of 2021, South Africa’s rape figures were up by 13,7%. There were 1 300 more rapes compared to the same period in the previous year. A massive 10 818 rapes were reported in the first three months of 2022, with 4 635 rapes taking place at...
Sep 9, 2022
In today’s data-driven economy, technology is front and centre, with data being an organisation’s most critical asset, giving it a competitive edge if used, harnessed, and leveraged properly. By Kate Mollett, senior regional director at Commvault, Africa...
Sep 9, 2022
Carbon emissions from construction sites are a major contributor to global warming, largely owing to the industry’s dependency on fossil fuels. The International Energy Agency’s 2019 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction reveals that building...
