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...

All the winners at the 2024 HP Partner Awards

HP honoured its top resellers and distributors at the 2024 Partner Awards last night. Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP Southern Africa, and Richard Stainforth, HP omnichannel manager, named the company’s top retail and commercial resellers, and distributors across various...

Supply chain GenAI shows productivity gains at individual level

Generative AI (GenAI) is being deployed by 72% of supply chain organisations, but most are experiencing middling results for productivity and ROI, according to a survey by Gartner. Productivity gains from the use of GenAI for individual, desk-based workers are not...

Deep learning robot turns the tide on coral reef decline

Researchers are taking deep learning for a deep dive. Literally. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Autonomous Robotics and Perception Laboratory (WARPLab) and MIT are developing a robot for studying coral reefs and their ecosystems. The WARPLab...

GenAI ushers in a new era for Industry 4.0

As the transformation towards Industry 4.0 reaches its peak, generative AI (genAI) is looking to redefine operational processes across diverse sectors. From custom automotive designs to optimized construction blueprints, genAI's capability to design, prototype, and...

Retailers to get a R24bn boost this Black Friday

The Black Friday season is expected to create additional retail turnover of R26,6-billion for South African retailers in 2023, creating around 150 000 job opportunities across the South African economy, most of them temporary or seasonal, and representing a...

Beware of tax-related scams

The end of October signals the culmination of a busy period for the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The deadlines for filing the first portion of Provisional Tax (for the six months ending 31 August) and the annual filing of Personal Income Tax (23 October) give...

Total rewards leaders lack confidence in well-being programmes

Only 32% of total rewards leaders believe their organisation does a good job assessing the effectiveness of their investments in well-being programmes, according to Gartner. The June 2023 survey of 165 total rewards leaders highlighted the lack of confidence these...

Coherent optical transceiver shipments set for 17% growth

Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, forecast coherent optical transceiver shipments to grow at a 17%compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next five years....

Insights into Kaspersky’s Operation Triangulation

Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) revealed their investigation process into the notorious Operation Triangulation at the recent Security Analyst Summit. The team showcased new details surrounding iOS vulnerabilities and exploits that underpin this...

Slow consumer device sales hold back US distis

IT distributor revenue declined 9.6% year over year to $19.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, according to the IDC North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). The decline continues to be led by reduced demand for devices like PCs as consumers respond to higher...

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Transform your communications in 2019

In a tough economic climate, businesses are constantly looking for new ways to improve their productivity and deliver service to their customers as quickly as possible. By Hannes van der Merwe, product manager for managed business services provider Itec South Africa...

Business excellence relies on customer centricity

Doing business in Africa presents multiple opportunities and challenges. To achieve business excellence on the continent, it is essential that we understand consumers in Africa and their changing needs. By Sarina de Beer, director: client experience at Ask Afrika For...

What will drive data protection in 2019?

Arcserve Southern Africa acknowledges that last year was one of substantial change in data protection as organisations grappled with new privacy regulations, exceedingly sophisticated ransomware attacks, and cloud-first disaster recovery strategies that ushered in...

Digitisation saves energy

The fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) is pushing energy efficiency, as more and more items become digitised. "The Internet of Things (IoT) includes the refrigerator in your home, the aircon in your office and the entire production process in your factory....

The impact of blockchain on telecoms

With the blockchain expected to contribute almost $1 billion to the telecoms sector within the next five years, the technology clearly offers more than just a vehicle for cryptocurrency. From smart contracts to speeding up inter-carrier settlements, the blockchain has...

indaHash continues expansion into sub-Saharan Africa

indaHash, a global technology influencer platform, continues its exponential growth into the African continent with its expansion into Nigeria. The move forms part of the global platform's strategic plan to provide full coverage across Africa with Morocco, Tanzania...

Competition Commission approves sale of Altron’s Altech UEC

The Competition Commission has approved the disposal of Altech UEC, Altron's set-top box manufacturing business, to Skyblu Techologies. The approval marks the conclusion of Altron's disposal of assets, in which it had a controlling interest or fully owned, that are no...

Entelect to acquire a majority stake in Netherlands-based Fixx iT

South African software engineering and solutions company Entelect has entered into an agreement to purchase a majority stake in Fixx iT, a software engineering and professional services company headquartered in Zeist, Netherlands. Along with Entelect New Zealand, this...

Voice offers reseller opportunities

From mobile voice notes to IP-based voice calls, voice is once again dominating communications. "Businesses and consumers alike are rediscovering the efficiency advantages provided by person-to-person, voice-based communication and this trend is set to continue well...

Companies now want to see digital action

South Africa is absolutely becoming a digitally maturing market. We can no longer talk about just early adopters or the few taking the lead in the digital revolution. By Brad Pulford, channel lead at Dell EMC South Africa For years Dell EMC and its peers have been...

C# Developer

About the Role Our client is seeking experienced and motivated C# Developers to join their team.You will focus on building microservices that leverage gRPC for efficient communication and deploying them within a Kubernetes (k8s) cluster. Additionally, you will work on...

C# Developer – Gauteng Centurion

About the Role Our client is seeking experienced and motivated C# Developers to join their team.You will focus on building microservices that leverage gRPC for efficient communication and deploying them within a Kubernetes (k8s) cluster. Additionally, you will work on...

Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that encompass architecture,...

Automation Tester (Senior/ Lead)

We are looking for Test Automation Engineers to join our team at both Senior and Lead levels.This will be an initial contract position.The ideal person will be based in Cape Town (the position is hybrid), but we're also considering people from elsewhere in South...

Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that encompass architecture,...

Automation Tester (Senior/ Lead) – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for Test Automation Engineers to join our team at both Senior and Lead levels.This will be an initial contract position.The ideal person will be based in Cape Town (the position is hybrid), but we're also considering people from elsewhere in South...

Software Engineer : Business Solutions at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise. Qualifications and Experience: Have a relevant tertiary qualification...

Innovation Project Manager

Innovation Project Manager - Shape the Future in Cape Town | EppingKey Requirements:Project Management qualification with demonstrated experience managing complex technical projectsMinimum 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical/FMCG or regulated industry...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team based in JHB. This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Non-Negotiables:IIBA certified if not then FTI...

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