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...

In 16 seconds, Google earns the same as an average US worker

According to data presented by AltIndex.com, it takes just 16 seconds for Google (Alphabet), the top earner in the GAFAM (Google Alphabet, Apple, Facebook Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft) group, to make what the average US worker earns in a year. The GAFAM group has seen...

How India’s new satellite will see the Earth

When NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) new Earth satellite NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) launches in coming months, it will capture images of Earth’s surface so detailed they will show how much small plots of land and ice are...

Nations stand to benefit from enhanced cybersecurity

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Cybersecurity is a pressing global challenge, but addressing it presents nations with a number of new opportunities as well. Badar Alsalehi, director-general of the Oman National Cert and head of ITU for regional cybersecurity, points...

GenAI, LLMs make in impact in the contact centre

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - The alignment of broadband availability, lower computing cost, increases in speed, processing power and storage have created a perfect storm for artificial intelligence (AI) to head into the mainstream business world. Omar Javaid,...

Energy drinks and sleepless nights – cybersecurity pros risk burnout

High level staff shortages and a growing cybercrime onslaught are putting South Africa's cybersecurity professionals at risk of burnout - with many suffering from exhaustion, insomnia, disengagement, and a range of physical symptoms. This emerged during a recent Cyber...

Data governance key to future-proof security

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - New technologies like artificial intelligence pose a cybersecurity threat - but will also be key to driving developments in data and security. Aloysius Cheang, chief security officer: Middle East and Central Asian Region at Huawei,...

Alarming escalation in child sexual abuse online

There has been an alarming 87% increase in reported child sexual abuse material cases since 2019, according to the WeProtect Global Alliance Global Threat Assessment Report, which says there have been more than 32-million reports globally. The findings, the...

UCT launches new biodiversity research project

A new biodiversity research project known as BioSCape, which will help researchers better understand the impact of climate change on biodiversity, was announced yesterday by the University of Cape Town. The project will link data collected from satellites and...

Tarsus on Demand ties up distribution for AWS

Tarsus on Demand has been appointed an authorised distributor for Amazon Web Services (AWS), joining a select number of AWS distributors on the African continent looking to advance the adoption of cloud solutions and develop innovative new services and products. The...

Riverlea students scoop Eskom Expo award

Two budding young scientists from Riverlea High School earned well-deserved accolades at the recent Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) for their research project centred around the deployment of an automated watering system designed for water conservation....

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Utility management in East Africa

Urban areas in East Africa are struggling to meet the high demands for electricity, water and sanitation, and poor, inefficient utility delivery continues to plague countries such as Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. By Marleze van Loggerenberg, head of business development...

Britehouse aligns brand identity with Dimension Data

Britehouse, a division of Dimension Data, has launched a refreshed Britehouse brand identity that will align to Dimension Data. Britehouse, originally founded in 2006 as a small applications business, officially became known through several mergers and acquisitions,...

Fujitsu to provide enterprise transformation offering with AWS

Fujitsu today announces a new end-to-end enterprise transformation offering which will fast track the move to the AWS cloud for organisations, helping them to improve business processes and speed up innovation. As the result of a new strategic collaboration between...

Collaboration key to protecting critical infrastructure

National power grids are increasingly becoming a target of hackers and attacks. Several hacks have been reported across the globe in recent years, drawing the world's attention to the vulnerability of national power supply systems, and bringing into question the...

Keep your business safe over the festive season

Businesses that are planning to shut down over the festive period should take precautionary measures to ensure their premises are safe and secure at all times. According to Malesela Maupa, head of insurer relationships at FNB Insurance Brokers, statistics show that...

Uber launches 24/7 phone support

Uber has launched a 24/7 phone support for users across South Africa. Passengers and drivers will have a dedicated phone support line, staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To call, Uber users need to simply tap "Help" in the main menu of the Uber app and select...

Financial plans should be living documents

South African businesses have had to negotiate a volatile economic environment over the past 12 months. From escalating petrol prices and the state capture scandal, to credit-rating downgrades and reduced consumer spending, it hasn't been an easy ride for many. While...

What are lost sales costing your business?

Using technology to manage your company's loss rate can have a massive impact on your bottom line, writes Stephen Corrigan, MD of Palladium If you want to win at business, you need to become obsessed with your losses. It may sound a bit backwards but consider this: if...

Retail trends and predictions for 2019

2019 is almost here and, if you're in retail, you're likely wondering what the next 12 months will bring. What must merchants do to win? Will the retail industry prosper and thrive? To help answer these questions, Francesca Nicasio, Retail Expert at Vend, looks at...

How to choose a data management partner

Data management is a critical aspect for businesses today, given data's status as being an organisation's most valuable asset. As such, choosing the right data management provider is so much more than price or package - you need a partner that can be trusted to...

Business Analyst I Payments I Card at iqbusiness

iqbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is looking for a Business Analyst with a specialisation in Payments (Payments Subject Matter Experts - SMEs) to join us on a Contracting or Permanent basis for a specific project...

System Engineer

The System Engineer will work within a team dedicated to delivering, maintaining, and improving the companies' network, infrastructure, and application monitoring solutions. With a focus on customer success, the role involves deploying, supporting, and enhancing the...

SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options

Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...

System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

The System Engineer will work within a team dedicated to delivering, maintaining, and improving the companies' network, infrastructure, and application monitoring solutions. With a focus on customer success, the role involves deploying, supporting, and enhancing the...

SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options – Gauteng Pretoria

Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...

System Administrator

Job Description:Our client is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing their Linux and Microsoft infrastructure technology in the cloud and on-premise. You will work...

Cloud Systems Engineers (6 month contract)

To design, implement, manage, and monitor all cloud-based and on-prem infrastructure and services within the organization's Azure environment.Requirements- Design, build, manage, and monitor Azure cloud infrastructure and services within the ICT cloud environment-...

System Administrator – Remote Remote

Job Description:Our client is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing their Linux and Microsoft infrastructure technology in the cloud and on-premise. You will work...

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