Less than two months after the commencement of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), South Africa has suffered a massive data breach with about 24-million individuals and 800 000 companies exposed by the Experian hack. Under POPI, Experian is required to notify the Information Regulator. In addition, unless Experian has been notified by the […]
South Africa’s major banking groups have responded to the major data breach at credit bureau Experian, where the personal details of as many as 24 million South Africans were exposed to a third party. Experian, a consumer credit reporting company, said on Wednesday (19 August) that it experienced a breach of data which has exposed […]
The clock is ticking for the attainment of the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Some may, however, argue that the Coronavirus global health pandemic (COVID-19) has set the attainment of the SDG agenda back. In fact, some argue that the impact of the current health pandemic has intensely led to increased global poverty, unemployment, […]
Deirdre Fryer, Head of Solutions Engineering at SYSPRO Africa writes that digital transformation is changing the way businesses operate throughout the world. New technologies like cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and predictive analytics, already have had a profound impact on the world’s economies and continue to disrupt industries. Recognising this potential, government strategies […]
South Africa’s leading technology company, BCX, launched a new division under its IT Solutions portfolio. BCX Exa will advise and co-create digital transformation solutions with its clients. A selected team of software engineers and other digital experts will form BCX Exa and will focus on capabilities including Digital Advisory and Consulting, Software Engineering and Integration, […]
MTN Group and MTN Irancell said there were no immediate plans for the exit of MTN from Iran and the 47,5 million customers in the republic could rely on continuing to receive the great service they have come to expect from the operator. MTN Group, which is headquartered in South Africa, announced last week that its […]
Businesses that survive the Coronavirus health pandemic (COVID-19) should strive to be a digital-first business, equipped with technology that can bolster collaboration, information sharing and customer engagement. The pandemic has highlighted the economic, health and social risks of the traditional ways of doing business, and no sector has escaped unscathed. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) […]
Amazon recently announced the creation of 3,000 new virtual jobs in Customer Service in South Africa this year. These roles will range from customer service associates to technical experts who will work virtually and provide 24/7 support to Amazon customers in North America and Europe. The addition of 3,000 permanent and seasonal full-time positions will […]
The state of employment in the unpredictable and uncertain time of Covid-19 has a bleak outlook with the National Treasury predicting that unemployment in South Africa may reach 40%. However as economic activity in South Africa gradually starts to pick up with the easing of lockdown regulations, the job market is starting to open up […]