The crucial nexus of data governance and GRC
In today's data-driven landscape, the importance of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) cannot be overstated. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management It is disheartening to witness short sightedness when it comes to the perspective on governance. Many...
Meeting SA’s 2050 Net Zero emission requirements before it becomes costly and arduous
South Africa hopes to reach net zero emissions by 2050 in its low-emission development strategy. While the target has already received significant buy-in from local companies and institutions, none are under any illusions about the challenge that lies ahead. As Sune...
A unified approach to compliance, risk, and culture
In today's interconnected digital environment, ensuring the security of sensitive information and maintaining a resilient infrastructure has never been more crucial. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix The amalgamation of compliance, risk...
AI and green tech skills can help companies get to net zero
Over recent months, people around the world have been experiencing the impact of climate change first-hand. It's no surprise that we've seen an increased drive for businesses to meet growing expectations for environmental accountability. By Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce...
MTN CEO shares strategic vision
South Africa is confronting the pressing realities of climate change head-on, contending with a warming trend surpassing the global average by more than double, according to South Africa's Nationally Determined Contribution under the United Nations' Paris Climate...
Sustainability is a team sport on the corporate playing field
As the drumbeat of sustainability grows louder, South Africa stands at a unique crossroads of daunting challenges and untapped opportunities. The interplay of stark socio-economic inequalities and complex environmental patterns in the country amplifies the need for a...
Best practice tips for strengthening data privacy
South Africa has become a fertile hunting ground for international cybercriminals. Research by security company Kaspersky indicates that more than half of South African companies were targeted in the past year while spyware attacks increased by 18.8% between the last...
Balancing profit with planet is good for business
There is already a growing understanding in the business world of the importance of balancing planet with profitability and achieving a harmonious relationship between financial success and environmental sustainability. "At Kyocera, we believe in the concept of...
Enhance institutional trust with intelligent risk and compliance
The need for institutional trust has never been greater given how quickly the regulatory landscape is changing. Implementing robust governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) programmes can significantly help to create this trust. Beyond this, global analytics...
SA built environment closer to adopting national BIM code
The South African built environment is seeing real progress towards adopting a national standard for Building Information Modelling (BIM) in South Africa. This is according to Richard Matchett, digital practice lead at consulting engineering and infrastructure...
Skimping on toner quality is bad for business, bad for the planet
When times are hard, people opt for cheaper products to save money. Known as skimpflation, this causes businesses to cut down on costs by opting for lower-cost alternatives. However, the result is a reduction of quality that often costs more in the long run. Using...
POPIA compliance vital as regulator issues landmark fine
Information officers (IOs) and IT managers are urged to comply with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), which was signed into law in 2013. This is word from Cornelis Molenaar, IT governance advisor and implementer at AVeS Cyber...