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...

Global smartphone market set for 2,3% growth

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 2,3% year-over-year in 2025 to 1,26-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 2,3% increase will represent the second successive year of...

Cisco offers integrated security through local PoP

Cisco is making its newly-expanded suite of cloud-based security services available to South African users through a local point of presence (PoP) hosted at AWS. “At a time when cybersecurity is one of the top concerns of every business and public sector leader, our...

Gauteng young scientist gears up for Stockholm science seminar

Crawford International Ruimsig learner, Brandon de Greef, is participating in the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS) during Nobel Week. De Greef, 18, from Krugersdorp, Gauteng, was honoured with the University of Pretoria/Professor Derek Gray...

IBM collaborates with AWS on cloud database

IBM has been working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on the general availability of Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for Db2, a fully managed cloud offering designed to make it easier for database customers to manage data for artificial intelligence (AI)...

Massive growth ahead for global mobile data traffic

Almost one-in-five of all global mobile subscriptions are expected to be 5G subscriptions by the end of 2023, as the growth proves resilient despite continued economic challenges and geopolitical unrest in some markets. The statistic is featured in the November 2023...

Resource-rich Africa has ‘no excuse to be poor’

With $6,2-trillion worth of natural resources, 65% of the world's uncultivated arable land, and a vibrant youth population, Africa has no excuse to be poor. This is the word from African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina, who says the continent must...

Internet use lowers death risk in over-50s

A new study reveals some unexpected health benefits of Internet usage - especially for older adult populations. According to research by Atlas VPN, Internet users aged 50 and older have a 33% lower risk of death than non-users. Engaging with new social connections and...

WiFi 7 is on the fast track

The latest cross-industry report by the Wireless Broadband Alliance reveals that WiFi 6, 6E, and 7 top the list of wireless technologies that network operators, ISPs, device and chipset vendors, enterprises and other companies plan to deploy by the end of 2024 - ahead...

Counting the cost of fuel price hikes

Fuel price hikes have had a big impact on South Africans' daily lives, as consumers spend more at the pump but get fewer litres of fuel in total. It is no surprise then that Discovery Insure's latest Drive Trends Report finds many are taking fewer work trips per...

Security outsourcing set to surge

Company bosses are boosting their cybersecurity following an alarming increase in cyberattacks. A new study commissioned by Kaspersky shows that 82% of companies surveyed in South Africa suffered at least one cyber incident over the last two years. One of the main...

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MR Price lists on A2X

Mr Price Group has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets and its shares will be available for trade on A2X from 2 May 2019. Mr Price retains its listings on the JSE and its issued share capital will be unaffected by its secondary listing on A2X. There...

New MD for PaySpace

PaySpace has appointed Sandra Crous as its new MD, effective 1 April 2019. The move follows a 32-year run at Sage in South Africa, where Crous fulfilled diverse roles including sales director, later taking up the helm as vice-president for midmarket Africa and Middle...

Is your chatbot driving you nuts?

Everyone is into AI these days. Whether it's in a bid to be seen as a thought leader or a more business-driven need to improve customer service channels, organisations across the spectrum are investigating the potential AI offers. Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva...

nCipher, Credence Security extend distribution agreement

nCipher Security, which provides trust, integrity and control for critical business information and applications, and Credence Security, an IT security, forensics and incident response specialist distributor, are extending their agreement to offer data protection and...

Senseable wins top digital award

When digital technology and creative thinking intersect, brands can collaborate to create memorable and relevant experiences in consumers' lives. Through the collaborative efforts between Nedbank Insurance and Accenture Interactive, the award-winning geyser telematics...

Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud now in two tiers

Kaspersky Lab has launched a new edition of Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud -- a cloud-based cybersecurity product for small and medium-sized businesses that seek easy security management and benefit from cloud services. Now available in two tiers, the product...

Itec Tiyende scoops empowerment award

Itec Tiyende was recognised as the Top Empowerment Company in the ICT category at the recent 18th annual Top Empowerment Awards, beating formidable competitors in the sector. Through Top Empowered Company's benchmarking process, Itec Tiyende was identified as the...

SA businesses urged to prioritise facial recognition policies

Camera-based facial recognition is finding growing favour within corporate South Africa as a way to fairly and accurately manage employee attendance in the workplace. "For many of us, facial recognition is becoming our first exposure to the growing phenomenon of...

Which is better for developers: iOS or Android?

When you're building an app, the first decision you need to make is whether to develop for iOS, Android or both. "Although Android is usually easier to start out with, it does require more of a time investment further down the line. Conversely for iOS, it's harder to...

Collaboration key to achieving Africa’s economic potential

Extracting the true economic potential of Africa will depend on a true collaborative effort between business, government, communities and the people who inhabit this continent. "This is likely to be an unfamiliar role for many corporates, whether multinational or...

Senior UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Do you have a knack for understanding user needs and translating them into seamless experiences? Our client is looking for a Senior UX Designer to join their remote team. If you're passionate about user research, prototyping, and designing exceptional user journeys,...

Performance Tester at TT

HIRING API Performance Test EngineerContract RoleHybrid Work REQUIREMENTS * Experience in API Performance and Load testing using (Postman collections / Swagger files) Experience in JMeter and Loadrunner Willing to work as a Functional Tester Relevant IT qualification...

Onsite Support Technician

Onsite Support Technician - Gauteng Introduction:Our client in the IT sector is looking for a Technician to support ESSN products for existing and potential clients. Responsibilities / Duties: Provide telephone, face to face and online support to the client.Client...

Performance Tester at TT – Gauteng Parktown

HIRING API Performance Test EngineerContract RoleHybrid Work REQUIREMENTS * Experience in API Performance and Load testing using (Postman collections / Swagger files) Experience in JMeter and Loadrunner Willing to work as a Functional Tester Relevant IT qualification...

Onsite Support Technician – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Onsite Support Technician - Gauteng Introduction:Our client in the IT sector is looking for a Technician to support ESSN products for existing and potential clients. Responsibilities / Duties: Provide telephone, face to face and online support to the client.Client...

I&O Support Engineer

Our client is a registered financial service provider, providing you innovative needs-based life and health insurance cover. As an I&O Operations Support Engineer, you will be managing the day-to-day operations to provide delivery of systems and services in order...

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THE POSITION IS OPEN TO THE JOHANNESBURG REGION - PRETORIA- DURBAN OR CAPE TOWN!!!!! A cutting-edge web-based application that gives companies all the tools to manage their share incentive plans. Our client has an exciting position for a go-getter and highly-motivated...

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ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP and maintain a high-quality single-page application using Angular 15 as the next Senior Frontend Developer sought by a dynamic Software Service Delivery Provider. Joining the Engineering team, you be responsible for the design, development and...

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