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...

Data centre sales could hit $652,01bn by 2030

The global data centre market size is expected to reach $652,01-billion in 2030 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing digital transformation across industries boosts a strong data...

Fake sites are spreading Trojan-Downloader TookPS

Kaspersky has uncovered that a Trojan-Downloader dubbed TookPS is being spread through malicious websites imitating popular remote access and 3D modeling software. First observed by Kaspersky experts in early March, this Trojan infects users’ devices with backdoors,...

iPhone drives more than half of Apple revenue

iPhone sales generated $69,7-billion, or 58% of Apple's total revenue, in the first quarter of 2024. This marks the highest proportion of revenue attributed to iPhone sales since the first quarter of 2021. Reflecting on the Stocklytics findings, financial analyst...

Ransomware still the main threat for SMEs

In 2023, nearly 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to steal data and credentials. Attackers subsequently use this stolen information to gain unauthorised remote access, extort victims, deploy...

Nvidia’s stock value soars by $400bn in a month

After ending 2023 as the best S&P 500 performer with a whopping 236% gain, Nvidia continues breaking records and fuelling the AI stock market rally, say analysts AltIndex.com, adding that after reporting better than expected Q4 2024 results the US chipmaker added...

The ‘must-have’ for all game companies

The mobile gaming market is already bigger than the combined console and PC gaming markets so, consequently, mobile gaming expertise is a must-have for all game companies, say analysts, GlobalData. The research firm's latest thematic report - Mobile Gaming - reveals...

Internal audit teams lean to GenAI

Forty-one percent of chief audit executives (CAEs) are using, or plan to use, generative AI (GenAI) this year, according to a survey by Gartner. In a survey of 112 CAEs, conducted from July to August 2023, 12% of respondents said their department was already using...

This is the real experience for SA’s mobile users

MTN’s South African customers enjoy the fastest mobile experience, with speeds well ahead of competitive network provoders. This is one of the findings from Opensignal research analysing and understanding the true experience consumers receive on wireless networks. In...

Action models, autonomous agents to take over task completion

By 2028, one-third of interactions with generative AI (GenAI) services will use action models and autonomous agents for task completion, according to Gartner. Autonomous agents are combined systems that achieve defined goals without repeated human intervention, using...

Walking can add years to your life expectancy

New research by Vitality and the London School of Economics shows that walking at least 5 000 steps three times a week is a milestone habit that, when maintained for two years, can add up to three years to a previously inactive individual's life expectancy and reduce...

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Trend Micro debuts security services platform

Trend Micro has launched Trend Micro Cloud One, a security services platform for organisations building applications in the cloud. Cloud One allows developers to rapidly build applications using the cloud services they want, while managing their organisation's risk....

AI: helping brands manage online reputation

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is on the rise but it's important to know which reputation management processes should and shouldn't be automated. AI, using natural language processing (NLP) models, allows computers to understand and...

Stay a step ahead with Black Friday bargain hunting

For many South Africans Black Friday and Cyber Monday may bring welcomed bargains, but Reana Steyn, the Ombudsman for Banking Services, cautions consumers to be aware that the increased hype around sales and quick bargains also increases the risk of fraud. This is...

Three ways to build a more sustainable IT model

Reports suggest 8-million data centres are active today, and we'll see billions of devices connected in the very near future. By Brendan McAravey, regional director: sub-Saharan Africa Citrix Further, when factoring in the millions of people who travel to and from...

Smart cities embrace 4IR

Smart cities rely on smart grid technology that includes traditional and renewable energy sources in its mix of power supply. Driven by the advanced technology of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), the smart grid technology is able to include coal-based energy...

Online shopping safety tips for Black Friday

Black Friday is quickly approaching us, and South Africans are getting ready to shop up a storm. According to Finder.com 42% are set to take part in Black Friday, with 48% expected Gen Z shoppers. On Black Friday last year, consumers spent a record R2,9-billion, and...

Tips and tricks: get Black Friday discounts

Don’t fancy sitting in queues? Want the best possible deals? These are the Android apps you need for Black Friday. Black Friday is about to happen and you want the deals. This isn’t a year for messing around with full price items and standing in queues, being elbowed...

Security Terminology Demystified: Spyware

You’re not paranoid. Someone is watching you. All forms of malicious hack, attack and threat have their own personality. Ransomware is the furtive stranger down a dark alley, trojans are the muscle-bound thugs, and spyware is the creepy guy with the oily hair and a...

The story behind Azure security

Security has to be baked into any cloud solution. When organisations trust their systems to the cloud, they expect security to be a given. Azure goes a step further: its proactive approach to security, compliance, and privacy is unique, with Microsoft leading the...

Dawn of the insurtech era

After a long period of debate as to whether the hype is justified, the time of insurtech is at hand, with innovators in this sector helping to reinvigorate insurance with tech-driven business models that completely transform the customer experience. That's the central...

SAP Technical Support

Our Client is seeking an experienced SAP Technical Support professional to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate must have experience in full cycle implementation, configuration, and support of SAP modules including FI, MM, SD, and CO. The role involves analyzing...

IBM WebSphere Application Server Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled IBM WebSphere Application Server Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and performance optimization of IBM WebSphere environments. You will collaborate...

Software Developer

Our Client is seeking a skilled Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining our .NET webform application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems. This role involves...

SAP Technical Support – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our Client is seeking an experienced SAP Technical Support professional to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate must have experience in full cycle implementation, configuration, and support of SAP modules including FI, MM, SD, and CO. The role involves analyzing...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our Client is seeking a skilled Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining our .NET webform application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems. This role involves...

Senior JAVA (Spring) Developer at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for an exceptional individual to build Java integration services and applications with an enthusiasm for solving interesting technical challenges in a Banking environment.Be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design,...

Business Analyst

Join Our Team as a Business Analyst! Are you a problem-solver with a passion for turning data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a real impact? Our client in the Investment Industry situated in the Western Cape is...

Full-stack developer – (Ad-Hoc) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a skilled Full-Stack Developer to join our team on an ad-hoc basis. This role is perfect for a highly motivated developer who thrives in a flexible, project-based environment. You'll work on a variety of tasks, from front-end development to back-end...

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