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...

For women in tech, gender parity barriers remain

At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 - or roughly five generations from now - to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum. Significant barriers to gender equality remain, yet with the right action and support,...

Executives revise US economic outlook down

A post-election boost in business executives’ optimism about the US economy has moderated, declining from a more than three-year high of 67% last quarter to 47% this quarter, according to the AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The shift reflects growing...

Global real GDP growth of 2,3% forecast for 2024

Weaker annual real GDP growth rates are forecast across the largest regions in 2024 compared to 2023, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report. The newly published Top-10 Economic Predictions for 2024 forecasts global real GDP will expand at 2,3%...

People challenges, talent gaps the biggest business obstacles

The uniquely challenging global events of the past few years have underscored the critical importance of people management for companies. Disruptions, including the pandemic and its aftermath, forced organisations to clearly define priorities and quickly build up...

Active Bitcoin addresses rebound after two years of decline

Despite challenging economic conditions, 2023 has been a fantastic year for Bitcoin. The price of the world's largest and most expensive cryptocurrency surged by almost 150% since the beginning of the year, surprising many investors who claimed the crypto market was...

Intel drives ‘AI Everywhere’ into automotive market

At CES, Intel has announced plans to drive the company's AI everywhere strategy into the automotive market, including a deal to acquire Silicon Mobility, a fabless silicon and software company that specialises in SoCs for intelligent electric vehicle (EV) energy...

Consumers wary of scams as they embrace cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies are beomcing the "new normal". In a global Kaspersky survey on consumers' attitudes, 81% of respondents currently own crypto, and 55% said they are well aware how to use cryptocurrencies. The study also discovered that almost half of consumers believe...

Regional AI set to reach $166,33bn by 2030

The MENA artificial intelligence market size is expected to reach $166,33-billion by 2030, projected to grow at a CAGR of 44,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Various cities in the MEA region are actively embracing AI to build...

Sodium-ion batteries will diversify energy storage industry

Sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries are being developed due to their potential costs, safety, sustainability, and performance characteristics over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These batteries can be made with widely available and inexpensive materials, with sodium...

Retailers fail to meet shopper needs, expectations

As the retail landscape faces mounting pressure from evolving consumer expectations and economic headwinds, a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, reveals a widening gap between shopper demands and the current retail offering. The third biennial...

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MetroFibre Networx starts micro-trenching in Nelson Mandela Bay

Summerstrand in Nelson Mandela Bay has become one of the first areas in the Eastern Cape to get fibre internet infrastructure installed using an innovative process called micro-trenching. The Nelson Mandela Bay council provided permission to MetroFibre Networx to...

Digital empowerment won’t cut jobs

While there is a lot of information being published and debate taking place about the digital economy, the gig economy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a lot of it is overhyped and needs to be demystified. This is according to Aadil Patel, national practice head...

Tax tips for ICT sector staff

It's tax season and taxpayers registered for SARS e-Filing can start filing their personal income tax returns from 1 July 2019. For the over 335 000 people employed within South Africa's ICT (Information and Communications Technology) sector*, there are several unique...

The future of smart buildings and cities is now

Cities cover only 2% of the Earth's surface, but account for 50% of its population, 75% of its energy consumption and 80% of its carbon emissions. Commercial real estate consumes 53% of the worlds electric consumption and will grow to over 80%, by 2040, due to...

Secure the transformation to the SD-WAN powered branch

Traditional WAN infrastructures are struggling to keep up with the growth of SaaS applications providing critical business functions in enterprise branch offices--especially those that require reliable and high-performance connections, such as teleconferencing or...

Could the Amazon Go model of seamless, automated shopping work in SA?

Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and other next-generation automation technologies are starting to revolutionise the retail business. One glimpse of the future can be seen in Amazon Go's "Just Walk Out" stores, now open in a handful of major cities...

Telco transformation is critical to Africa’s IoT adoption

As more industries and services around the world become 'smart', the focus is often placed on the proliferation of sensing devices to collect various types of information, or on the growth in the level of computing power that is required to analyse data and identify...

Altron Karabina is first SA reseller for Host Analytics

Microsoft technology partner Altron Karabina has announced a new partnership with cloud-based enterprise performance management (EPM) provider Host Analytics, becoming the company's first EPM reseller in South Africa. Under the terms of the agreement, Altron Karabina...

Migrating your payroll to the cloud

While the arrival of multinational data centres in South Africa has prompted more organisations to consider moving to the cloud, some are still hesitant to migrate their payroll to this environment. According to Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, the advantages...

DIY versus managed SD-WAN services

A rapid proliferation of corporate connectivity solutions means that businesses are increasingly faced with challenging choices about the solutions they should implement, as all of them promise greater cost efficiency and value for money. By Greg Hatfield, executive...

Devops Engineer

Hire Resolve's client, a leading company in the tech and software development industry, is currently seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join their team in Johannesburg. This innovative company is known for its cutting-edge solutions and commitment to technological...

Senior Business Analyst

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with experience in IT, software, or app development environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business intelligence, particularly within supply chain, call center operations, and customer...

Devops Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client, a leading company in the tech and software development industry, is currently seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join their team in Johannesburg. This innovative company is known for its cutting-edge solutions and commitment to technological...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with experience in IT, software, or app development environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business intelligence, particularly within supply chain, call center operations, and customer...

Cobol Developer

Join Our Crew: Application Maintenance Developer Wanted! Are you ready to take your COBOL skills to the next level? We're on the lookout for an Application Maintenance Developer who thrives in the world of IBM Mainframes and loves solving challenges with innovative...

Senior System Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: To guide and transfer explicit & tacit knowledge, to a recently employed Systems Engineer, of the systems engineering executed and planned for the design and construction and commissioning of the SKA Science Processing Centre and co-located...

Cobol Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Join Our Crew: Application Maintenance Developer Wanted! Are you ready to take your COBOL skills to the next level? We're on the lookout for an Application Maintenance Developer who thrives in the world of IBM Mainframes and loves solving challenges with innovative...

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