The role of technology in mining safety and environmental protection

Modern mining practices routinely integrate technology into workflows to improve operational efficiencies, write Kate Collier and Garyn Rapson, partners at Webber Wentzel. While competitiveness is a compelling reason for innovation, technology development and the use...

SA networks need to defend against SIM swap fraud

Mobile networks must not be complacent about SIM swap fraud and they need to prioritise the protection of customers. This is according to Gur Geva, founder and CEO of iiDentifii, who adds: “Although SABRIC has noted a slight decline in reported SIM swap fraud in...

Joburg building fires highlight need for proactive safety planning

The most recent incident of a fire breaking out in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD) on 3 February highlights the importance of the rational design of performance-based fire-safety systems for residential buildings in particular. This is word from ASP...

Geospatial data helps manage natural hazards, climate change threats

Mitigating the increasing effects of climate change has become a top priority for South African insurers who have collectively paid billions of rands in related damages over the past five to 10 years. By Zelda Els, technical specialist at Santam The increasing...

Software escrow could give SA fintech developers an edge

In large corporations, digital transformation is impacting every customer touchpoint, yet this rapid innovation for operational advancement could be what exposes them to operational risk. The uptake of bespoke third-party software solutions is essential to enable...