Salaries slide in July
The average nominal take-home pay declined somewhat in July 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the monthly salary movements of approximately 3,8-million South African salary earners. However, the latest salary...
US government to buy into Intel
The US government is poised to take a 10% equity stake in Intel. The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Softbank Group will invest a further $2-billion in the US chip-maker. Now, according to news reports, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the...
Anti-piracy raid targets Worcester operation
Law enforcement officers, working alongside the Irdeto Anti-Piracy Department, conducted a raid in Worcester, Cape Town, on an outlet alleged to be distributing login credentials for unauthorised access to premium streamed content. The suspect appeared in court on 20...
PC refresh cycles, tablets spur growth in emerging markets
Shipments of personal computing devices are expected to grow 2,6% year over year in 2024 to 398,9-million units, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The traditional PC market...
AI PCs on track to be the only show in town
Worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 114-million units in 2025, an increase of 165,5% from 2024, according to a new forecast from Gartner. Gartner defines AI PCs as a PC with an embedded neural processing unit (NPU) and uses this classification for the...
Opportunity knocks for Africa
Africa's outlook is promising, according to the ninth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. The report, released today by global specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and its economics consulting partner Oxford Economics Africa, provides policymakers, business...
Edison Alliance connects 1bn people
The Edison Alliance, a World Economic Forum initiative, has successfully connected over 1-billion people globally – ahead of its initial 2025 target - to essential digital services in healthcare, education and finance in over 100 countries. Since its launch in 2021,...
Network automation set to scale up
By 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities, an increase from under 10% in mid-2023, according to Gartner. “Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders are increasingly looking to AI-based analytics and augmented decision...
Ramaphosa talks investment with Musk
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with South African-born entrepreneur Elon Musk yesterday, on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly in New York. Discussions with the Tesla and SpaceX founder explored opportunities for Musk to invest in South Africa, according to...
Bacteria next big disruptor in global sustainability
Engineered bacteria, genetically modified to perform specific functions or produce desired compounds, are set to revolutionise industries by providing sustainable, cost-effective solutions to global challenges, according to GlobalData. Kiran Raj, practice head of...
More News Today
Personalising the customer experience important for insurers
Personalising the insurance experience is not a new concept. In fact, insurers' ability to understand their customers on an individual level has long been considered the panacea for the sector. By Nelson Camara, go-to-market executive at SilverBridge Holdings Evolving...
Uber drivers in SA: employees or independent contractors?
Uber drivers are currently classified as independent contractors in South Africa, but there are plans to launch a class action to compel Uber SA to confer several key rights on its drivers, which, if successful, will affect the rights of platform workers. By Kirsten...
Infinidat expands strategic alliance with VMware
Infinidat has expanded its strategic alliance with VMware, broadening its VMware capabilities with new support for vSphere Virtual Volumes (vVols). In addition, InfiniBox is now the first petabyte-scale storage platform available in the VMware Cloud Solutions Lab. "We...
Bolt gets €20m investment from IFC
Bolt is partnering with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to promote access to on-demand mobility services in emerging economies. IFC's €20-million investment and advisory services will help Bolt expand mobility solutions that create earning opportunities,...
ERP tech has come a long way – but people hold it back
Thirty years ago, there were some poor ERP solutions on the market. They may not have been properly tested, they couldn't do the necessary invoicing, some only provided a cash book, for example. By Gerrit Olivier, founder and CEO of About IT But that's changed. Nine...
Orchestrating multi-cloud essential for business growth
As more companies start leveraging the respective strengths of multiple cloud environments, they must not neglect effectively managing these platforms to ensure both cost and application control. By Ralph Berndt, sales and marketing director at Syrex In fact,...
What to look for in a business projector
A good business projector can make meetings run smoother, breathe life into presentations, and even make static content more engaging. By Timothy Wilson, business account manager: VI at Epson South Africa This technology has come a long way since the days of overhead...
SD-WAN is enabling secure and future-proof virtual work communities
Even prior to the massive workplace shifts that took place during 2020, global growth predictions for SD-WAN implementations were significant. By David Browne, regional executive at Telviva However, as businesses accelerated the move to cloud-based environments to...
How to game our way to vaccine understanding
The global rollout of Covid-19 vaccines is gearing up to be the largest, fastest and most difficult vaccination programme in history. By Glenn Gillis, CEO of Sea Monster No issue in our time has ever been as politicised as the Covid-19 crisis, and many experts...
Real insights that will change your approach to corporate learning
The modern workplace today is a stressful one, filled with disruptions, writes Gareth Fletcher, product director of G&G Advocacy. The average adult learner is already busy balancing home and work commitments, along with distractions from social media, all of which...
Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Data Scientist (DBN)
ENVIRONMENT:FACILITATE data-driven decision-making and improving company operations as the next Data Scientist sought by a Durban-based Financial Services company. You will develop and execute cutting-edge AI and BI solutions while driving Data Science projects, using...
Junior – Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client looking for a Junior to Intermediate .NET Developer to join a growing Cape Town team within a Germany-based tech company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–4 years of development experience who is eager to learn, contribute to...
Senior Project Manager (Electrical) at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Construction.Must have 8-10 years of experience in the electrical and instrumentation industry.Must have experience as a Site Manager and Contracts...
Data Scientist (DBN) – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
ENVIRONMENT:FACILITATE data-driven decision-making and improving company operations as the next Data Scientist sought by a Durban-based Financial Services company. You will develop and execute cutting-edge AI and BI solutions while driving Data Science projects, using...
Junior – Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client looking for a Junior to Intermediate .NET Developer to join a growing Cape Town team within a Germany-based tech company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–4 years of development experience who is eager to learn, contribute to...
Senior Project Manager (Electrical) at Construct Executive Search – Free State Free State
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Construction.Must have 8-10 years of experience in the electrical and instrumentation industry.Must have experience as a Site Manager and Contracts...
Senior BI Analyst at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain standardised reporting frameworks to provide a consistent view of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the group with a focus on Merchandise reporting. Create comprehensive...
Systems Administrator – Kempton Park Onsite
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading company in the motor vehicle industry, operating across South Africa and neighboring countries, with divisions in retail, rentals, and manufacturing. They are seeking a proactive and skilled mid-to-senior SharePoint, Microsoft 365,...
Software Applications Support Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Exciting Career Opportunity: Software Application Support SpecialistLocation: Gauteng | Type: Permanent | Field: Tech & Business ApplicationsAre you passionate about technology, problem-solving, and making a real impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced,...
View more career listings on our Careers Section