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...

Dell debuts AI-ready data centre infrastructure

Dell Technologies is introducing advancements across its industry-leading server, storage and data protection portfolios designed to help organisations achieve data centre modernisation. Organisations are rethinking their IT strategies to respond to the rise of AI,...

Eskom Expo’s District Expos add value to learners

Young scientists will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from a team of experts to help refine and improve their research projects at the upcoming Eskom Expo District Expos. School learners in Grades 4–12 and Technical and Vocational Education and...

Cyber resilience key to data protection, recovery

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - There is no longer any debate about whether organisations are going to be hit by cyberattacks - it's a case of when it will happen, and how often. This is the word from Ganeshan Naidoo, a systems engineer from Dell...

Removing the complexity from IT security

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Technology has made a lot of things in our lives simpler - but it seems that cybersecurity and data protection has become more complicated. Jacques Smit, strategic partner executive at Acronis South Africa and Africa,...

Micro-segmentation secures network traffic

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Cybersecurity is the biggest risk facing organisations in 2024, putting resellers under pressure to provide effective security solutions. Pinnacle Enterprise distributes the Guardicore Centra solution, a...

Nvidia leads the AI charge

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Nvidia has traditionally been associated with gaming and cryptocurrency mining - but it's GPU technologies are also leading the market in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Belinda Duke, business development...

Compute power makes AI work

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Artificial intelligence (AI) is the word on everyone's lips, but customers can't get any value from it without the right hardware stack. JP De Villiers, senior account manager at SuperMicro, points out that the vendor has...

Pinnacle takes aim at the enterprise

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Pinnacle is growing its enterprise business, with a full range of services and solutions that aim to help resellers address the full datacentre stack. The company has been growing its enterprise product and solution...

Electric vehicles enter a new era

In 2024, automakers will continue to wrestle with shifts caused by software and electrification's increasing roles creating a new phase for electric vehicles (EVs), according to Gartner. "New OEM incumbents want to heavily redefine the status quo in automotive," says...

The alarming cost of combating cybercrime

With organisations losing head-spinning figures to cyberattacks, the global cybercrime cost has snowballed over the years - and it will hit $9,2-trillion in 2024. According to data from Stocklytics.com, this is $1-trillion more than last year and the figure is...

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FNB expects spike in Black Friday purchases

FNB debit and credit card holders made over R2,5-billion worth of purchases during last year's Black Friday. FNB retail chief executive Raj Makanjee says: "We expect the value of Black Friday transactions to rise by 16% this year. When comparing typical Friday spend...

Here’s how SA responds to Black Friday

While not initially a South African phenomenon, Black Friday has become entrenched as an annual retail event. There is just about nobody who doesn't know about Black Friday ... When gig economy company M4Jam set out to survey nearly 2 000 South Africans predominantly...

DHL Africa eShop for international Black Friday deals

With Black Friday only a couple days away, many ardent shoppers have been on the lookout for the best possible deals. Black Friday originated in the US and has fast become known as the start of the famous sales weekend following Thanksgiving Day, with brands offering...

Consumers and e-commerce providers must be cautious

It's around the corner and South African consumers are frantically making their wishlists: another Black Friday, when - for once - the rule that says, "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true" just might not hold. Black Friday, after all,...

Black Friday could cost careless shoppers dearly

This Friday (29 November) is Black Friday, a discount shopping event South Africans have happily embraced. Last year, BankServAfrica reported that local shoppers spent nearly R3-billion in 4,8-million Back Friday sale transactions, and this year's sale is expected to...

Business tips to keep the pirates at bay

Shopping season is officially here. South Africans will soon head to malls, markets, shops and online stores to get the latest discounts on their must-have items when Black Friday arrives on 29 November. This, says Brian Pinnock, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast,...

Festive season scams you need to know about

he holiday season is a sea of shopping, laughter, gifts and entertainment. It's also a swamp of security risks and hacks and fraudsters, lurking on the edges of the festive fun. You want to give the best possible gifts or find the best possible deals, but you need to...

Consumers urged to stick to budgets

Following the South African Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged, FNB confirms that it will maintain its prime lending rate at 10% and will review its position following the next SARB MPC meeting in January 2020. FNB CEO Jacques Celliers says:...

Networks Unlimited Africa celebrates 25th birthday

Value-added distributor Networks Unlimited Africa is celebrating its 25th year in business in 2019. The company distributes best-of-breed products and offers the best and latest solutions within the converged technology, data centre, networking, and security...

Africa’s rural areas can and must be connected

The potential of ICT can enhance rural communities opportunities in Africa, by improving their access to market information. By Nora Wahby, vice-president and head of customer unit for West Africa and Morocco at Ericsson For digital transformation to truly be a...

Digital Strategist

A dynamic global organization based in Midrand is looking to employ a Digital Strategist with 3 – 5 years' experience leading and managing digital projects.Minimum ExperienceMatricValid Driver's License and Own vehicleBachelor's degree in Project Management,...

Android Developer

One of our clients is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join their dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will have...

Change and Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Join a leading financial institution as a Change and Project Manager! Take the lead on change initiatives, drive employee adoption, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Desired Skills: Change Management Project Management Information...

Digital Strategist – Gauteng Midrand

A dynamic global organization based in Midrand is looking to employ a Digital Strategist with 3 – 5 years' experience leading and managing digital projects.Minimum ExperienceMatricValid Driver's License and Own vehicleBachelor's degree in Project Management,...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join their dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will have...

IT Help Desk Support at phoenix47

Job Description: This is a superb opportunity to join a fast-growing SME, Global IT services provider. The company is growing and can offer an excellent opportunity for candidates that are looking for a role that will expand their IT skills, whilst offering training...

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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - PERMANENT POSITIONAre you an experienced project manager with a passion for the investment industry? Do you have a proven track record of leading complex projects and delivering results? If you're ready to take your career to the next level,...

Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...

IT Help Desk Support at phoenix47 – Western Cape Century City

Job Description: This is a superb opportunity to join a fast-growing SME, Global IT services provider. The company is growing and can offer an excellent opportunity for candidates that are looking for a role that will expand their IT skills, whilst offering training...

Project Manager – Remote Remote

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - PERMANENT POSITIONAre you an experienced project manager with a passion for the investment industry? Do you have a proven track record of leading complex projects and delivering results? If you're ready to take your career to the next level,...

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