The South African insurance industry is taking on the challenges of car hijackings and fraud with the help of advanced telematics technology. This article explores the evolution of telematics and its ...

The report by the World Bank and key research institutions highlights how digital innovations like biometric IDs, mobile ...

IPT’s managed services are designed to address the unique needs of insurers. Its audits are designed to identify vulnerabilities in IT systems while providing actionable insights. These audits serve ...

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South Africans on social media celebrated billionaire Douw Steyn's impact on the insurance industry after he died from a long ...

A murder staged as a suicide is the second most common staging scene and one that can easily be missed. Here are some lessons I've learned after researching over 100 of them.

In South Africa, the interest rates decisions are taken by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The official interest rate is the repo rate. This is the rate at ...

Document fraud remains one of the most persistent forms of identity fraud in Africa, evolving with advancements in technology and increased reliance on digital verification. In South Africa, the ...

Nairobi — The increasing availability of free or low-cost Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has significantly contributed to the rising cases of biometric fraud across Africa, according to a ...

Biometric fraud attempts in Africa reached a quarterly average of 16 percent, the highest in three years. The report also found that most fraudulent activities occur between 10PM and 6AM EAT, peaking ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Smile ID, Africa's leading provider of identity verification solutions, has released its 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report ...

The report revealed significant regional variations in fraud methods across Africa. East Africa led in document fraud cases, reporting the highest combined rejection rate at 27% in 2024, driven by the ...