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...

Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Supply chain leaders plan to pass of tariff costs

According to a survey by Gartner, 45% of supply chain leaders anticipate passing costs to their customers as their primary strategy for mitigating new tariff costs. Forty-three percent of respondents stated they would mitigate the costs through various supply chain...

Strong revenue growth for US IT distribution

Sales through distribution in North America posted a second consecutive quarter of growth in the first quarter of 2025. Distributor Revenues came in at $19,9-billion which is a 7,6% increase year-over-year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North...

Intel Gaudi, Xeon and AI PC accelerate Meta Llama 3 GenAI workloads

Meta has launched Meta Llama 3, its next-generation large language model (LLM). Effective on launch day, Intel has validated its AI product portfolio for the first Llama 3 8B and 70B models across Intel Gaudi accelerators, Intel Xeon processors, Intel Core Ultra...

Top government technology trends for 2024

Gartner has identified the top five government technology trends for 2024 that can guide public sector leaders to deliver better, faster, and increasengly more cost-effective citizen services. "Escalating global turmoil, continual cyberthreats and the adoption of AI...

SA young scientists showcase pioneering research

Research projects by South African young scientists that aim to address the country's energy crisis, and determine the extent to which artificial intelligence (AI) can be ethically monitored, amongst others, will be showcased at this year's International Science...

New DuneQuixote cyberespionage targets government entities

Kaspersky researchers have discovered an ongoing malicious campaign initially targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East. Further investigation uncovered more than 30 malware dropper samples actively employed in this campaign, allegedly expanding the...

Formal approval could see crypto soar in SA

Cryptocurrencies currently form a small portion of total investment capital in South Africa managed by fund managers, wealth managers, and financial advisors. However, the recent approval by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of several financial service...

AI sets next wave of insurance disruption in motion

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been instrumental in shaping the insurance industry for the past few years and insurance providers have integrated AI models with established methodologies from the actuarial sciences to enhance risk analysis and streamline claim...

Managed services deals tipped to increase in 2024

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Services Contract Database, about 1 800 managed services deals were signed in 2023 worth more than $100-billion in contract value. Although the total number of deals declined compared to 2022, the average deal size...

Intel aims for sustainable AI with world’s largest neuromorphic system

Intel says it has built the world's largest neuromorphic system. Code-named Hala Point, the large-scale neuromorphic system, initially deployed at Sandia National Laboratories, utilises Intel’s Loihi 2 processor, aims at supporting research for future brain-inspired...

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MTN SA hopes to ease Covid-19 disruption

MTN has implemented a number of measures to minimise disruptions from Covid-19 for communities, businesses, schoolchildren and families across South Africa. MTN has amplified its monitoring of critical infrastructure to ensure the maximum network availability for all...

ACSA implements travel restrictions

Airports Company South Africa has, together with other relevant aviation authorities, implemented air travel restrictions as detailed by the Minister of Transport in the International Air Services (Covid-19 Restrictions on The Movement Of Air Travel) Regulations,...

SilverBridge supports Airbuy in driving fintech innovation

SilverBridge and fintech Airbuy have entered the second year of an enterprise development programme, highlighting how the technology solutions provider can assist start-ups in unlocking additional value by providing them with the relevant expertise to navigate the...

Blackboard makes its virtual classroom solution accessible

Blackboard has announced the launch of the Blackboard Collaborate Self-Service Portal that allows for higher education institutions to quickly and easily purchase and implement its virtual classroom solution. The self-service portal significantly reduces the time from...

An intelligent approach to future-proof data storage

Businesses are under pressure to deliver better customer experiences and increased revenue while decreasing costs, which results in shrinking IT budgets. This is compounded by the need to store ever-increasing volumes of data to deliver these services. By Hayden...

Covid-19: a new environment for insurers and claimants

After the likely spike in insurance claims arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, insurers are likely to introduce new or change existing exclusionary clauses which were not previously considered to be necessary. By Maria Philippides, Raynold Tlhavani, Caroline...

4IR demands a reskilled workforce

While automation and digital technologies are disrupting the workplace as we traditionally know it, it has become imperative for organisations to start reskilling their workforce. Automation and artificial intelligence are not only disrupting the assembly lines but...

Covid-19 casts a dark shadow on smartphone sales in West Africa

Nigeria's smartphone market grew 5,3% quarter on quarter (QoQ) in Q4 2019, according to the latest figures from global technology and consulting services firm International Data Corporation (IDC). This growth comes on the back of a 3,2% QoQ increase in Q3 2019 after...

Protect your data at rest and in flight

In its recent research, the Ponemon Institute shows that a data breach costs South African companies on average $3,06-million - nearly R50-million. This is somewhat above the international benchmark, with the study showing that globally the average cost of lost...

CX from a millennial perspective

The results of the PwC 2019 Global Consumer Insights Survey were hardly surprising: customers in South Africa used social media to hear about current events (33%) and used social media to determine where they would shop and what they would buy (46,5%). South African...

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FI System Analyst with IT, Business or Finance Degree and experience in SAP FI and system/business analysis in a costing role required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP MMQlik ReportingAWS QuickSightFamiliar with Agile workingSome SAP ABAP, Modelling...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST – FRONT-END & API INTEGRATION Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a knack for bridging the gap between business and IT?Do you thrive in an environment where front-end meets back-end, and APIs are your...

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Design and implement comprehensive test plans, including system tests, and load tests. Automate testing processes to ensure efficient and reliable testing. Carry out black box testing on existing components. Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve...

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Join our client in the credit Industry as a Data Scientist!Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights?Our client is seeking talented Data Scientists on all levels (Senior & Junior), to join their team! In this role, you'll leverage your...

Data Scientists (All levels) (CH1109) – Western Cape Kuils River

Join our client in the credit Industry as a Data Scientist!Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights?Our client is seeking talented Data Scientists on all levels (Senior & Junior), to join their team! In this role, you'll leverage your...

IT Technician (JHB) – Gauteng Randburg

ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical & solutions-driven IT Technician is sought by a dynamic provider of Structured & Wireless Solutions to join its Joburg team. You will be responsible for delivering 1st Line Support for networked computers, managing hardware, LAN,...

Solutions Architect – 2025_9 – Remote Remote

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - 9 MONTHS CONTRACTAre you a visionary with a passion for building cutting-edge solutions?Do you thrive on transforming complex challenges into elegant, scalable systems?Our client in the Mining Industry is looking for a Solutions Architect to join...

Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer / Full Stack DeveloperRevolutionize asset maintenance with cutting-edge tech!R 300,000 - R 440,000 per annumJoin a leading energy sector innovator dedicated to data-driven maintenance solutions. This role offers the chance to work on...

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