The convergence of AI, evolving regulation, cyber risk, digital sovereignty and sustainability is redefining enterprise governance. (Image source: iStock) Global GRC software platform Archer and its industry partner dotnext, a South African information security company, have confirmed their sponsorship of the ITWeb Governance, Risk and Compliance 2026 event, to be held on 12 November at…
Graeme Millar, Managing Director, SevenC. When entrepreneurs start a business, they usually think about customers, sales, cashflow and growth, not about governance. Governance and compliance can easily feel like something you only need to prioritise down the line, once the business grows. But retrofitting governance is a bit like trying to strengthen a house’s foundations…
ETS Prime Cloud provides local data residency, high-performance infrastructure and secure hosting. (Image source: 123RF) Businesses today are facing pressure from multiple areas. Notably, compliance challenges relating to local laws – like POPIA – and issues around data sovereignty impact on many organisations’ decisions about when or whether to move to the cloud. While enterprises…
Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management — today announced the launch of Enterprise Security, an advanced suite of security enhancements designed for organizations navigating complex regulatory environments. Enterprise Security addresses GovRAMP and CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) security requirements based on the NIST SP 800-53 framework. For organizations handling privileged citizen,…
Craig Rosewarne, Managing Director, Wolfpack Information Risk. Not long ago, I sat in a boardroom after a successful audit. The organisation had achieved the outcome it wanted, the evidence had been submitted and everyone around the table looked relieved. Then one of the directors asked a question that changed the tone of the conversation. “That’s…
CONIX.AI received backing from LAB7, Saudi Aramco’s venture-building arm, to add automated building-code checks to its architecture and permitting software. The partnership will integrate LAB7’s B2Code engine into E-Comply, CONIX.AI’s regulatory compliance platform. The combined system will review floor plans against national building codes and local municipal rules, helping architects, developers and government agencies identify…
The BMW iX3 displayed at the EVE Energy booth features the company’s 46-series large cylindrical batteries for premium European electric vehicles The Smarter E Europe 2026 opened in Munich on June 23 and runs through June 25, gathering global players from the clean energy sector on one of Europe’s most influential trade exhibition platforms. EVE…
LedgerAI, an AI governance platform. (Image supplied) South African AI governance platform LedgerAI is expanding its reach to Android and Huawei mobile devices. Founded by Vuyo Nkadimeng and Zanele Simelane, the platform enables companies to assess AI governance risks, track compliance obligations and generate evidence-based documentation for audits and regulatory reviews. Head developer Nkadimeng said the…
Matt Balcomb, Sales Director SA, Smarsh. Organisations across regulated industries are managing increasing complexity across multiple communication vendors. What began as a practical use of point solutions has evolved into fragmented systems and workflows. As channels expand and regulations tighten, maintaining visibility and oversight is becoming more difficult. This can slow operations and limit access…
TransUnion Africa, a global information and insights company, has appointed Annemie Botha as General Counsel, effective 1 February 2026. In her role, Botha will lead TransUnion Africa’s Legal, Risk and Compliance function across South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, and Malawi. Her remit spans aligning legal and regulatory strategy with business objectives, strengthening…
