Tag: governance
Threat detection systems – preventing data breaches
The consequences of a data breach can be catastrophic for businesses and their customers. Data holds immense value as a critical business asset. Enterprises must harness data effectively to stay competitive. They need to rapidly detect, protect, and respond to threats and attacks. Improving data visibility and governance has never been more important.
Aligning ESG to corporate strategy
In the present climate, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors serve as crucial indicators of a company's long-term sustainability and ethical impact. These measures are essential not only for meeting regulatory requirements but also for gaining investor confidence, promoting consumer loyalty and ensuring operational resilience.
Inclusive SME financing solutions
For more than half of all South Africans, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the reason they are currently employed. This vast network of entrepreneurs, representing 98.5% of South Africa’s commercial enterprises, contribute 40% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Inclusive employee health insurance makes sense
South African businesses face an environment where many employees, especially in lower income segments, cannot afford basic healthcare services. Medical aid remains unaffordable for most workers, even when subsidised, exacerbating the existing healthcare access disparities.
Communal property associations reform
Communal property associations reform aims to address longstanding governance challenges and enhance the effective management of community-owned land. The Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994 allowed individuals and communities to claim rights to dispossessed land. This dispossession occurred due to past racially discriminatory laws or practices.
Crisis Management in Sport
Embark on a transformative journey through South African sport with Crisis Management in Sport: Dealing with Challenges on and Off the Field. This comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights into crisis management. Dr Ali Bacher’s foreword highlights the significance of this addition to sports management knowledge.
Legislative frameworks for AI – guiding ethical integration
Legislative frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI) highlights the critical need for regulations to ensure ethical and responsible AI development. AI adoption has increased significantly in recent years. In 2018, companies using AI allocated only 5% of their digital budgets to it.
Building cyber resilient organisations for growth and security
With increasing alacrity, businesses must recognise the crucial need to transform their organisational structures. This is necessary to keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital landscape. However, it’s equally important for organisations to consider the associated risks. This will ensure long-term resilience.
Governance as a gateway – advocating accountability in Africa
Governance is crucial to economic development across Africa. With enhanced accountability and transparency, the continent can achieve substantial improvements in both the public and private sectors.
Urban development with CIDs
In Johannesburg, City Improvement Districts (CIDs) play a crucial role in urban development and management. These districts focus on collaboration. Property owners and tenants work together to tackle critical urban challenges. As a result, they enhance the quality of business environments.