Category: Policy

CybersecurityPolicySecurity

South African Financial Sector Faces Mounting Insider Cybersecurity Threats, Kearney Analysis Reveals

New research from global consulting firm Kearney indicates insider threats now constitute nearly one-third of cybersecurity breaches in South Africa’s financial services sector. The report highlights detection difficulties and a 40% surge in insider incidents linked to legacy systems. Cybersecurity resilience has become a critical boardroom priority as digital transformation accelerates across the continent.

Growing Insider Threats Challenge South African Financial Security

Global management consulting firm Kearney has released concerning new findings about cybersecurity vulnerabilities within South Africa’s financial services sector, with insider threats emerging as a particularly pressing challenge. According to the analysis, financial institutions across South Africa and the broader African continent face increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity risks as digital transformation accelerates.

by Nathan Cole
BusinessEnergyPolicy

South Africa’s New Energy Strategy Receives Strong Backing from Eskom as Investment Blueprint

South Africa’s state-owned utility Eskom has welcomed the newly launched Integrated Resource Plan 2025 as a clear investment pathway. The plan aims to balance energy security with environmental sustainability while addressing the country’s high unemployment rates. Eskom’s CEO emphasized that regulatory certainty will be crucial for attracting the necessary capital investments.

National Energy Framework Gains Key Utility Support

South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider Eskom has expressed strong support for the government’s newly released Integrated Resource Plan 2025, according to recent reports. Sources indicate the comprehensive energy strategy aims to balance multiple national priorities including energy security, affordability, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic development during the country’s transition from high-carbon to low-carbon energy sources.

by Nathan Cole
EnvironmentPolicySustainability

Deep-Sea Mining Rush Sparks Geopolitical Tensions and Environmental Concerns

The transition to electric vehicles is driving an unprecedented geopolitical competition for deep-sea minerals, analysts suggest. Environmental experts warn that unregulated mining could damage fragile ocean ecosystems while reproducing historical resource rivalries.

The New Resource Frontier

The global shift toward electric vehicles is triggering a geopolitical race for deep-sea mineral resources, according to recent reports. Sources indicate that major world powers are increasingly focused on securing access to critical minerals found on the ocean floor, with the United States and China both taking significant steps to strengthen their positions in this emerging sector.

by Elisa Romero