SMEs can compete for skilled staff against high-paying corporates

As South Africa marked Workers’ Day on Friday 1 May, many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing increasing pressure to retain scarce skilled talent in the face of steep corporate salary competition. However, while bigger firms may have the upper hand when it...

Beware of bogus World Cup sites

Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup, and cybercriminals are seizing the moment to exploit the heightened interest. Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered various types of scams that mimic official tournament resources or leverage...

Microsoft equips non-profits with AI skills

Microsoft South Africa today announced the launch of the AI for Non-profits Signature Credential as part of Microsoft Elevate, unveiled at the Women in Tech Global Summit 2026 in South Africa. The new credential is designed to equip non-profit professionals with...
Sea Monster partners with King’s Trust International

Sea Monster partners with King’s Trust International

Launched in 2011, Sea Monster uses gaming as an instrument for change. Over the past 15 years, with more than R16-million investment from growth funding partner Edge Growth across multiple funds, it has made significant progress. As a small business development...
Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Esquire Online confirms security breach

Esquire Online, a division of Esquire Technologies South Africa, confirms that it has identified and contained a security incident involving unauthorised access to part of its online ordering platform. The incident was detected on Friday, 24 April 2026, and involved...