Compliance-as-a-Service could drive real business value

Compliance-as-a-Service could drive real business value

Although the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) has been in effect for several years, many South African businesses are still grappling with compliance. The legislation’s nuances and varying interpretations can complicate compliance efforts,...

Sluggish transition to low-emission vehicles a risk to GDP

The uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) has taken centre stage as the most viable means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions around the world. In South Africa, the race to shrink the transport industry’s carbon footprint is no different. However, the local automotive...

Why payroll and HR experts are your best compliance partners

Payroll and HR regulatory requirements are constantly evolving, and what is compliant today may need to be adjusted tomorrow. Even minor oversights can lead to significant penalties, tarnishing a company’s reputation and impacting its bottom line. Regulatory bodies...
SA is having silent tech waste crisis

SA is having silent tech waste crisis

South Africans might not realise it, but we are sitting on value when it comes to our old electronics. And by discarding unwanted technology, we are part of a silent e-waste crisis affecting our country and the world, writes Colin Williamson, CEO of Regener8 Group....

Winning the illegal dumping battle

South Africa’s high level of industrialisation directly correlates with its high waste generation. We currently generate around 122 000 million tonnes of waste per annum. According to the World Bank, South Africa produces 54 425 tonnes of waste per a day, which...

Regtech, human expertise tighten up compliance

Tightening up anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) processes while keeping budgets under control is a significant challenge for every financial institution (FI) today. The right regulatory technology (regtech) can help FIs stay...