Apr 8, 2025
Last weekend, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated—yet passionately defending a piece of Russian propaganda that had already been widely debunked, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president:...
Apr 4, 2025
Kidnapping for ransom and extortion is a rising global threat that affects individuals, families and businesses. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) annual crime statistics, kidnappings increased to 17 061 in 2023/24. Ryno de Kock, head of...
Apr 1, 2025
Eskom was recently granted a reduced tariff hike of 12,74% by Nersa, which takes effect today (1 April 2025). While this is a reprieve from what could have been a 36% tariff hike earlier this year, it still places significant strain on South African consumers and...
Mar 28, 2025
South Africa is facing a particularly high prevalence of cyberattacks, emphasising the importance of prioritising cybersecurity in the region, writes Brett Skinner, business unit manager: cyber resilience at Datacentrix. The increasing sophistication of these...
Mar 27, 2025
Have you ever walked down a street with broken windows, burnt out cars, graffiti and felt a bit uneasy? There’s a reason for that, and it’s not just about aesthetics, writes Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4. The Broken Windows...
Mar 27, 2025
Compliance and risk are critical factors impacting businesses today. Choosing a strong local cloud partner can position companies to reduce or even eliminate the many challenges posed by compliance and risk. By Lee Syse, director: product and GTM at Routed Governance,...
