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...

Arctic winter sea ice hits record low level

Winter sea ice cover in the Arctic was the lowest it’s ever been at its annual peak on 22 March 2025, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado. Ice cover ebbs and flows through the seasons in the Arctic (left)...

The myths that are hampering employee productivity

HR leaders must address four emerging myths around employee productivity that could impact their organisations’ ability to achieve desired growth, according to Gartner. A November 2024 survey of more than 450 actively employed CEOs and other senior executive business...

Broadcom sells VMware’s end-user computing division

Broadcom has agreed to sell VMware's end-user computing (EUC) business to global investment firm KKR, in a transaction valued at approximately $4-billion. Upon closing of the transaction, the EUC division will become a standalone company, with greater access to growth...

Worldwide smartphone recovery finally gets underway

Over the past seven years, the worldwide smartphone market has contracted six times on an annual basis. However, 2024 is set to be the year where the smartphone market swings back to growth. According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...

Mobile industry commits $9bn for universal meaningful connectivity

Mobile operator groups have pledged more than $9-billion to extend global connectivity. Alongside the new commitments, the UN Digital Agency also announced that it now has over 1 000 industry, academia and organisational members in addition to its 193 Member States....

AI, wireless leaders form AI-RAN alliance

The AI-RAN Alliance, a new collaborative initiative aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cellular technology to further advance radio access network (RAN) technology and mobile networks, was launched at the GSMA Mobile World Congress happening now in...

Initiative aims to open access to digital finance

Visa and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) have announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative. The five-year initiative aims to advance digital financial inclusion for 20 million individuals, including women, small...

New Nvidia GPUs drive AI-enhanced workflows

New Nvidia RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUs will be available in new, highly portable mobile workstations, expanding the Nvidia Ada Lovelace architecture-based lineup, which includes the RTX 2000, 3000, 3500, 4000 and 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUs. The...

Change fatigue should be factored into project planning

Finance employees are facing unprecedented levels of change and are becoming increasingly fatigued by it, creating a business risk that can drive down employee performance, according to Gartner. "Change fatigued employees exhibit much lower intent to stay,...

ISPA urges users to secure personal information

With more than 80% of confirmed data breaches due to stolen, weak or reused passwords*; reclaiming digital footprints by safeguarding personal information is one of the most pressing internet safety issues of 2024. This is according to the Internet Service Providers'...

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Ingram Micro aims to wind down SA business

Ingram Micro is changing its operating model to better serve the South African market. The company says the relatively small size of its operations and the limited number of product lines available have impacted the company's ability to expand its offerings within the...

DCC is Symantec’s distributor of the year

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) walked away with three distribution accolades at the Symantec Partner Engage event. DCC won Symantec Distributor of the Year, Christelle Kotze was awarded Symantec Distribution Support Person of the Year, and Bradley Mangan won Symantec...

NEC XON wins global networking award

NEC XON has won ADVA's Global Partner of the Year award and received the award at its annual Summit held at Sun City in October, 2019. "This is a global OEM recognising that a South African systems integrator is its top global partner," says Anthony Laing, GM of...

Standard Bank comments on data scheme

Standard Bank has acknowledged the decision by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) on a customer complaint regarding a specific data package on offer. It has issued the following statement: The bank understands that there has been some misunderstanding relating to...

1-grid launches business registration feature

Local web-hosting company 1-grid.com has launched a business registration feature. Small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) can now register their company and its equivalent website address at the same time. The new feature allows start-ups to establish and protect...

Developers gear up for fifth DevConf

The annual gathering for software developers and professionals - DevConf - will be held for the fifth time in 2020 and is expected to draw some 1 300 participants. To be held in Cape Town on 31 March and Johannesburg on 2 April, DevConf will once again feature...

Mobile apps help improve customer experience

Creating a mobile app is a phenomenal tool to help businesses improve their corporate image and overall reputation, especially if they want to improve their customer service experience and boost their brand. Customers will likely benefit by being able to access...

How to get people management experience

People management experience is a valuable skill that can propel your career forward in many ways. If you are looking to move into a management role or move forward in your career, but feel that you lack the experience to do so, ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD, Lyndy...

Decision Inc partners with Automation Anywhere

Decision Inc, an information-driven transformation player and Microsoft Gold Partner, has partnered with Automation Anywhere, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Through this dynamic partnership Decision Inc's South African, UK and Australian markets...

Black Friday: The cost of 77 minutes of downtime

Enormous amounts of data are being created and managed by organisations all over the world. As you read this, you may not even be aware of how much of your own data has been collected, stored and used today, this week or this month. By Kate Mollett, regional manager...

Senior CRM Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

The successful candidate will do software development on the CRM platform and client facing portals used by company Advisers nationally. The candidate will report to the Development manager.4Develop components of the CRM platform, as well as the client facing portals,...

ITS Systems Analyst

Out Client is looking for ITS Systems Analyst who will understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders...

Project Manager

Project Manager - Equipment Manufacture and Field Service Management Location: Springs, East RandPosition OverviewSeeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee equipment builds and lead field service teams. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within...

Server Administrator

Join Our Clients Team as a Server Administrator!Are you a tech-savvy professional with a knack for managing server infrastructure? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can make a tangible impact? If so, we want YOU to join our clients team as a...

Project Manager (Hybrid)

Job Title: Project ManagerReporting to: Operations Director - AfricaLocation and type: Hybrid position, Cape Town based. JOB SUMMARYThe core function of the Project Manager would be to plan, implement and execute the required projects as per the standard project...

ITS Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Out Client is looking for ITS Systems Analyst who will understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders...

Project Manager – Remote Remote

Project Manager - Equipment Manufacture and Field Service Management Location: Springs, East RandPosition OverviewSeeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee equipment builds and lead field service teams. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within...

Server Administrator – Remote Remote

Join Our Clients Team as a Server Administrator!Are you a tech-savvy professional with a knack for managing server infrastructure? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can make a tangible impact? If so, we want YOU to join our clients team as a...

Project Manager (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Job Title: Project ManagerReporting to: Operations Director - AfricaLocation and type: Hybrid position, Cape Town based. JOB SUMMARYThe core function of the Project Manager would be to plan, implement and execute the required projects as per the standard project...

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