SA businesses must build digital resilience
As organisations worldwide navigate an increasingly fragmented digital landscape, South African businesses face unique challenges that demand urgent attention to cybersecurity and data infrastructure, according to BDO's latest Techtonic States report. The global...
Brands are back in the phishing spotlight
There has been a significant surge in brand impersonation attacks targeting users’ most trusted digital services, with Microsoft once again the most exploited brand, appearing in 40% of all phishing attempts worldwide – a significant rise that highlights attackers’...
Local healthcare sector ready for AI leap
There is strong optimism among South African healthcare professionals toward artificial intelligence’s (AI) transformative potential, according to the latest Future Health Index (FHI) from Philips. The 2025 report explores how digital innovation and AI can help South...
Google, World Bank harness AI to digitally transform emerging markets
Google and the World Bank Group have formed a new alliance to accelerate digital transformation in emerging markets, focusing on deploying Open Network Stacks which act like digital infrastructure to help citizens access vital services. By combining Google Cloud’s AI...
How to build change readiness among employees
Just 45% of employees reported that they realised the change goals set by their organization, according to Gartner. An April 2025 Gartner survey of nearly 1 000 mid- to senior-level business leaders revealed that more than one-third (36%) said their team is more...
Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year finalists named
With entrepreneurs in the local spotlight as potential job creators and economic drivers, Business Partners has revealed the 15 finalists in its 37th annual Entrepreneur of the Year awards. “These entrepreneurs represent the forward momentum of South Africa's...
Jeanette Safi wins PSG Financial Services #ThinkBigSA competition
The winners of the second PSG Financial Services #ThinkBigSA have been announced, with corporate lawyer and capital markets adviser Jeannette Safi scooping first place and R500 000 with her paper “Move, Multiply, Matter: Unlocking the Potential of South Africa’s...
Regtech powers cross-border trust in financial mergers
Financial institutions (FIs) are expected to deliver instant transactions, immediate verifications and fast onboarding in a world that has shifted towards real-time payments. Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply The ability to process online payments in real time rests...
Criminal networks exploit insider vulnerabilities
When you hear "insider threat” what comes to mind? A rogue employee stealing files before quitting? Think bigger, writes Heino Gevers, senior director of technical support at Mimecast. The reality is far more alarming. Today's insider threats aren't lone wolves acting...
Retailers must lock down every data door to survive Black Friday
As local retailers gear up for Black Friday – the year’s biggest shopping event – the rush to process payments, manage stock and serve customers across multiple branches leaves many exposed to a surge in cyber threats. By Hemant Harie, group chief technology officer...
When it comes to your money, real advice beats algorithms
Opening an investment account can be as quick and easy as a few clicks, and suddenly you can buy shares, pick a fund, or move your savings into something new. Access has never been simpler. By Therese Grobler CFP CPP head: wealth management at Momentum Financial ...
What every SME needs ahead of Black Friday
For South African SMEs, the final quarter of the year is more than just a busy season, it is a proving ground. It is when strategy meets execution, and when the right decisions can unlock real growth. By Mpho Sadiki, MD: merchant services Africa at Network...