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...

Chrome zero-day exploit used in active attacks

Kaspersky has identified and helped patch a sophisticated zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome that allowed attackers to bypass the browser’s sandbox protection system. The exploit, discovered by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT), required no...

AI could be used to secretly juggle multiple jobs

By 2028, 10% of sales associates will save enough time with AI to seek “overemployment”, covertly working multiple jobs, according to Gartner. The implementation and use of AI in sales will result in more sellers looking to engage in additional work outside their...

Amazon, Uber join Dow Jones average indices

Amazon and Uber are to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJTA), respectively. Amazon.com will replace Walgreens Boots Alliance in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Reflecting the evolving nature of the American economy,...

Budget 2024: Godongwana teetering on the highwire

The 2024 Budget speech presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana paints a picture of cautious optimism amidst lingering challenges. While acknowledging the calls for fiscal discipline, the budget demonstrates a commitment to both stabilising the debt burden and...

Women prioritise health, embrace holistic solutions

Women are prioritising their health and embracing holistic, long-term solutions and trends to take charge of their wellbeing in the run up to International Women's Day 2024, according to research conducted by Euromonitor International. Maria Mascaraque, head of food...

These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2024

Generative AI (GenAI), unsecure employee behavior, third-party risks, continuous threat exposure, boardroom communication gaps and identity-first approaches to security are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2024, according to Gartner. "GenAI...

Giving in to ransomware doesn’t pay …

Ransomware attacks are becoming more frequent and more devastating - but paying up is no guarantee that data will be returned. This is among the findings from Cybereason's third annual ransomware study, commissioned to better understand the true impact of ransomware...

US set to return to the Moon tonight

Shortly after midnight tonight (00h30 on Friday 23 February), a robotic lunar lander operated by a private company is schedule to land on the Moon. Intuitive Machines' Odysseus spacecraft will not only be the first private spacecraft to make a soft landing on the...

Supply chain under pressure as trade patterns shift

The global supply chain industry finds itself at a juncture, grappling with pressures from geopolitical tensions, shipping disruptions and looming threats from climate change and technological advances. These developments have enabled a widespread re-evaluation of the...

Blue Label reports profits up 4%

Blue Label Telecoms has reported revenue of R7,6-billion for the six months ended 30 November 2023, with an increase in gross profit of 4% to R1,6-billion (2022: R1,54-billion). The gross profit margin increased from 15,67% to 21,08%, and core headline earnings for...

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The tall ‘POPIA’ syndrome …

The Protection of Public Information Act (POPIA) is not yet in effect, but the final POPIA regulations were signed into law in November 2018, with all indications that the Act will shortly become effective. Although there is a 12 month grace period for compliance once...

It’s coder October in Africa …

Coding has become the universal language of the future and holds the key to unlocking a brighter future for millions of youth across Africa. In fact, it's estimated that 80% of all jobs will relate to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) - and coding is...

AppCentrix gets top B-BBEEE rating

AppCentrix has received level one B-BBEE (broad-based black economic empowerment) certification, which positions the company as a leading black-empowered technology solutions partner in the managed services space. "I am thrilled we are now a Level One contributor...

Nokia announces over 2 000 5G patent declarations

Nokia has declared more than 2000 patent families to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) as essential for the 5G standard. The 5G standardization process is managed by 3GPP, a partnership of seven standards development organizations including...

Vox launches Lekelela Technical Services in SA

Vox has identified an opportunity to support a stand-alone technical services provider while simultaneously solving a key customer pain point. In partnership with its wholly owned infrastructure provider, Frogfoot Networks, Telkom and Cloudseed, Vox will drive the...

Fantastic emojis and where to find them

In a world so filled with mobile applications that one app can easily look exactly like the next, OjuChat, a fully functional, hyper-localised and culturally diverse messaging application, is now bringing a dash of colour with region specific and culturally...

Nutanix announces IT automation for private clouds

Nutanix has announced that the Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform is integrated with the ServiceNow IT Operations Management solution to automate critical private cloud workflows. With this integration, ServiceNow customers can not only discover...

Epic ERP partners with Ability

Epic ERP has appointed Ability Solutions as its latest Southern African partner to resell the Epicor range of enterprise resource planning (ERP) business solutions. According to Epic ERP MD, Stuart Scanlon, Ability Solutions' culture of strong delivery and high...

Nokia debuts Quillion chipsets

Nokia has launched Quillion, a new family of chipsets that will power next-generation massive scale access networks. Leveraging Nokia's extensive expertise, the Quillion chipset will allow operators to easily introduce 10G PON in their fiber networks and to serve more...

Managing a multi-generational workforce

Each generation has different work expectations. How can organisations address this challenge effectively without compromising on its core values? Nicol Myburgh, head of the HR business Unit at CRS Technologies, believes that while a standardised approach is ill...

Technical Lead

The overall purpose of this role as the Technical Lead will be to guide a team of developers and engineers through the technical aspects of a project while ensuring the quality of software delivery. You will act as the bridge between management and the technical team,...

Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg

The overall purpose of this role as the Technical Lead will be to guide a team of developers and engineers through the technical aspects of a project while ensuring the quality of software delivery. You will act as the bridge between management and the technical team,...

Simulations Applications Engineer

Join a dynamic engineering company as a Simulation Applications Engineer where you will be responsible for managing technical accounts and projects to ensure clients' success with their cutting edge Simulation portfolio. You will work closely with clients to...

IT Business Analyst (BI)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR ability to handle complexity and work in complex integrating systems is sought to fill the role of an IT Business Analyst (BI) by a dynamic Investment Firm. You will serve as the link between the business objectives and requirements and systems and...

Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a talented Mid/Senior Data Scientist to join our data team. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics, with a strong focus on client lifetime value, behavioral modeling, and retention...

Simulations Applications Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Join a dynamic engineering company as a Simulation Applications Engineer where you will be responsible for managing technical accounts and projects to ensure clients' success with their cutting edge Simulation portfolio. You will work closely with clients to...

IT Business Analyst (BI) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR ability to handle complexity and work in complex integrating systems is sought to fill the role of an IT Business Analyst (BI) by a dynamic Investment Firm. You will serve as the link between the business objectives and requirements and systems and...

Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a talented Mid/Senior Data Scientist to join our data team. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics, with a strong focus on client lifetime value, behavioral modeling, and retention...

Service Desk Analyst

Our Client is looking for a Service Desk Analyst who will be responsible for providing first line technical support and customer service. A broad understanding of technical procedures and infrastructure is required. Your role will be to handle customer interactions on...

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