Covid-19: Protect your business systems against cyber attacks

With all our energy of the past several weeks focused on adapting to the global crisis, security may have taken a back seat. But cybercriminals haven’t forgotten. FortiGuard Labs has monitored the threat landscape during this time and has seen a significant increase in threats targeting individuals through phishing and infected websites. Email attachments can […]

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SME Loans and Level 4 Lockdown Regulations

On the 21st of April – president announced that there will be additional funding available to SME’s effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. And on the 23rd he also announced that there will be a phasing out process of the lockdown starting on the 1st of May 2020. The details to the above are outlined below, the banks have […]

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Three questions to help manage insurance in lockdown

Three questions to help manage insurance in lockdown As email inboxes and WhatsApp groups clutter up with advice of how to cope with COVID-19 Christelle Colman, Insurance Expert at Old Mutual Insure, suggests three simple questions to help guide consumers’ in these unprecedented times. The best way to reduce premiums in lockdown – without abandoning […]

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Government support programmes for COVID-19

The unfolding COVID pandemic has put a lot of strain on certain business and there are a number of relief measures currently in place, we have tried to summarize the information that we know so far which has been made available to businesses. We are sure more will come and there will be more changes […]

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Car remote jamming a daily threat

For some it often takes longer to secure their cars they have parked outside the grocery shop than buying the groceries. A simple stop and go for a loaf of bread now requires a full lockdown and code- red procedure. Not doing so could leave one permanently separated from whatever precious cargo is being transported. […]

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Vehicle Modifications, Alterations and Road Safety

Manufacturers deliver vehicles which cater for the average driver and have settings that will provide the best (erring on the conservative) in terms of longevity, economy, ride comfort, performance. That satisfies most drivers but some, quite possibly because they can’t find/afford a “performance” model from the manufacturer will create their own. They change and alter […]

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When it comes to insurance are you guilty of non-disclosure?

Non-disclosure is not always intentional when it comes to insurance policies. Have you ever worried that you didn’t tell your insurer something important and it may lead to claim being rejected? Here’s how it can happen and what to do about it. Disclosure is a long word that can cause a lot of trouble in […]

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What to do if you lost your ID, passport, credit card or cell phone

Losing an ID, passport, credit card and cell phone is more than a bureaucratic nightmare. But identity theft and fraud go hand-in-hand and are a both a big problem in South Africa. Business Insider South Africa find out how you can respond when you misplace or are otherwise relieved of an ID document or card, […]

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Protect yourself against identity theft

Are you doing enough to reduce the risk of having your identity stolen? As you start the New Year, this is a good time to reflect on what kind of measures you should take to prevent thieves from stealing and using your personally identifiable information (PII) for fraudulent activities. As more and more of our […]

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Four questions to ask before buying business insurance

When you’re busy starting a small business, it can be easy to forget about – or ignore – the importance of business insurance.  While you’re busy juggling your staff, suppliers, cashflow, marketing and clients, business insurance can all too easily fall into the “too hard” basket. However, running your own business can come with a lot […]

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