SAFPS prevents R7,44bn in fraud losses
The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has saved its Members more than R7,44-billion in potential fraud losses during 2025, underscoring the growing value of shared fraud intelligence in an environment where criminal syndicates are becoming increasingly...
CV screening blocks opportunities for first-time job-seekers
Most entry-level hiring in South African retail and quick-service restaurants still begins with a curriculum vitae (CV). But that first step removes the majority of people who would perform well in these roles, which means employers reporting difficulty filling...
Deadline looms for mobile network operators’ zero-rating obligations
The clock is ticking for South Africa's major mobile network operators to fulfil their legal obligation of zero-rating information and services that carry social value. Companies like MTN, Vodacom and Cell C have been given until 15 January 2027 to make the digital...
How do South Africans spend their commute?
A new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that, while South Africans travel in different ways, they also spend their commuting time differently. Drawing on a nationwide survey of 2 198 commuters and 100...
Future skills will determine SA’s economic competitiveness
Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital technologies are reshaping the global labour market, transforming the jobs available and the skills employers increasingly demand. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, structural...
Resilient businesses treat AI as an enabler, not a strategy
Artificial intelligence (AI) may dominate discourse in the boardroom, but chasing innovation without resilience is a strategic blind spot. By Derek Street, head of sales and marketing at Data Management Professionals AI is not a replacement for sound judgement – it...
Payment security starts with design, not the audit
While many businesses still view the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) primarily as a compliance obligation, the reality is that payment security has a direct impact on operational stability, customer trust and commercial resilience. By Johannes...
Knowing when it is time to switch to a new career
It is not unusual to go through a rough patch at work or to dislike some elements of your job, writes Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet. It is also not uncommon to find yourself in a work environment that does not suit your personal needs or style....
Where to draw the line when using AI to vet potential clients?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable business tool. From summarising information and identifying patterns to accelerating research, AI has transformed the way organisations gather intelligence on prospective clients. By Ramon Pillay, head of sales...
SMB resilience the new competitive advantage in the AI era
In the fast-paced world of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs), cybersecurity has traditionally been viewed as a defensive necessity - a cost of doing business focused on keeping threats at bay and meeting regulatory obligations such as the Protection of Personal...
Green energy emerges as the only long-term hedge
Fears around global energy supplies have resurfaced following renewed hostilities in the Middle East and Russia's suspension of seaborne diesel exports. By Retief Ferreira, chief commercial officer at Energy Exchange of South Africa (EXSA) While petrol will also be...
RelyComply integrates LSEG World-Check On Demand
RelyComply has announced a partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence to integrate World-Check On Demand into its financial crime compliance platform, helping global financial institutions strengthen screening, due diligence and ongoing monitoring workflows. World-Check...