Omnichannel communication a critical defence against digital fraud

Digital payments may be accelerating the growth of West Africa’s economy, but with new fraud tactics emerging, organisations are increasingly relying on omnichannel communication to protect both customers and brands. By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, country manager at Infobip...
What happens when the cyber lock fails?

What happens when the cyber lock fails?

For years, cybersecurity strategies have focused on a single goal: keeping attackers out. Firewalls were strengthened, access controls were tightened, and policies were stacked higher with the hope that stronger defences would guarantee safety. However, as cyber...

Super El Niño highlights urgent green skills need

Warnings of a Super El Niño event for the 2026/2027 season has drawn attention to heightened risks of droughts, floods and major agricultural disruptions across South Africa, reinforcing the immediate need for climate resilience measures. The US National Oceanic and...

FNB Connect adds sub-R5k devices

FNB Connect now offers more than 160 technology products priced below R5 000. The range includes smartphones, tablets, wearables, gaming accessories, premium audio products, smart home devices and health technology, helping customers access the technology they need...

Salesforce announces general availability of Hyperforce in SA

Salesforce  has announced that Hyperforce is now generally available in South Africa, delivered through a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). By allowing businesses to store their data locally within the AWS South Africa (Cape Town) Region,...

Meta urges users to stay ahead of scammers

South Africa recorded the highest rate of suspected digital fraud of any African country analysed in TransUnion’s H1 2026 Fraud Trends Update, with 3% of consumer transactions flagged as potentially fraudulent. A third of South Africans who lost money to digital...