Inside Africa Tech Week 2026: The Real Future of African Business Software
Last week, Cape Town hosted Africa Tech Week 2026 – one of the more interesting snapshots of where African business and technology are heading right now. As a Bronze Sponsor at , the Intersect team spent two days inside conversations that stretched across AI, infrastructure, cybersecurity, venture capital, digital transformation, regulation, operational scalability and the […]
South African Startup Week 2026 | What Founders Are Really Focusing On
South African Startup Week 2026: A Shift in Focus A different kind of startup conversation Intersect recently exhibited at South African Startup Week 2026 in Cape Town, hosted by Startup Club ZA. On the surface, the event looked like what you would expect from a growing startup ecosystem. Founders, investors, operators, ecosystem partners, workshops, panel […]
Intersect Named “Most Innovative Compliance Platform 2025 – South Africa” by Corporate Vision Magazine
Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at Intersect, it’s the engine behind everything we build. And now, for two weeks in a row, that commitment has been recognised on a global stage. We’re proud to announce that Intersect has been awarded “Most Innovative Compliance Platform 2025 – South Africa” in the prestigious Technology Innovator Awards hosted […]
Intersect Wins Global 100 Award 2026: Business of the Year in IT System Custom Software Development
A Global Win for Compliance Innovation The world of compliance technology is evolving fast, and Intersect is leading the way. We are proud to announce that Intersect has been recognised as a Global 100 Award Winner for 2026, in the category IT System Custom Software Development | Business of the Year – United States, presented […]
The Smart Firm’s Guide to Choosing a GRC System
For many firms, shopping for a GRC platform (that’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance software) can feel a bit like walking into a tech store where everything looks shiny, but you’re not quite sure what actually plugs into what. Every vendor promises integration, automation, and peace of mind. But when you strip away the buzzwords, the […]
What’s new in Intersect? June 2025 & Q2 Wrap
No less than 112 platform updates! At Intersect, every quarter, we look for ways to make compliance management smoother, smarter, and more valuable for our users. This quarter has been no different, with updates ranging from small usability improvements to major product enhancements, all designed to reduce friction, increase accuracy, and help you deliver compliance […]
A Clear Guide to FICA’s Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Levels in South Africa
Complying with South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) is essential to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. One core element of FICA compliance is Customer Due Diligence (CDD), the process of verifying your customers’ identities and assessing their potential risks. But with three distinct CDD levels – Simplified, Standard, and Enhanced – understanding what’s […]
Becoming an Information Officer: What You Need to Know Before You Say “Yes”
Congratulations! You’ve either volunteered or been appointed as your organisation’s Information Officer (IO). It’s a significant responsibility—and one worth fully understanding before diving in. Since South Africa’s POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) and PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act) have come into full effect, the visibility and importance of the IO role have […]
From Pitch to Platform: What the Proteas’ ICC Test Championship Victory Teaches Us About Building a SaaS Startup
Introduction The South African Proteas have just made history by winning the ICC Test Championship for the very first time. For decades, they’ve weathered heartbreak, near-misses, and reinvention. Their recent triumph isn’t just a sporting milestone it’s a powerful metaphor for every founder and team building something from scratch, especially in the high-stakes world of […]
6 Key Steps to Perfect an Automated Workflow for your Accounting Firm
In the modern world of accounting, the demand for efficiency, accuracy, and transparency has never been greater. Traditional manual processes, once a staple of accounting practices, increasingly stand in the way of productivity and growth. Today, forward-thinking firms are embracing automation to revolutionize how they serve their clients and manage their internal operations. But what […]