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...

AI initiatives aim to support air cargo operations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value...

IDC slashes PC outlook amid memory shortages, supply chain disruptions

Amid ongoing memory and supply chain disruptions, IDC has made significant downward revisions to its PC and tablet outlook. According to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, global PC...

Another positive year expected for salaries in 2026

Supported by positive economic developments, record-high commodity prices, a stronger rand, and low inflation, real salary increases are expected this year, according to an analysis by PayInc. The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks net salaries of approximately...

Protecting personal data the foundation of trust in an AI-driven world

Yesterday (28 January) was World Data Privacy Day and organisations around the world should have paused to reflect on how personal information is collected, stored, and protected. That's the view of Ian Janse van Rensburg, head of security engineering: Africa at Check...

Smart clothing market to hit $38,94bn by 2033

The global smart clothing market size is expected to reach $38,94-billion in 2033 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2026 to 2033. Usage of smart clothing in sports and athletics is on the rise, striving to elevate performance, mitigate injuries, and...

WiFi 7 set to dominate as prices drop

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, WiFi 7 adoption is expected to peak in 2029, at a rate not seen since the zenith of...

Digitalisation is impacting family life

Kaspersky's latest global research shows that most people currently interact with their family members digitally: 86% of all survey participants communicate with family via messaging apps, 58% have regular video calls, and 44% have even established joint streaming...

SA one of the most difficult countries for debt collection

South Africa ranks as one of the most difficult countries for debt collection in the Allianz Trade’s Collection Complexity Score and Rating report with a score of 67 - which has remained unchanged for the past four years. The score represents a severe level of...

Open-source intelligence raises risks

The risk of crime related to open-source intelligence (OSINT) continues to escalate. This is according to Community Monitoring Service (CMS) senior manager Gerrit van Heerden, who says we are seeing a growing, increasingly clinical approach by criminals who are using...

Enterprise AI is at a critical tipping point

Kathy Gibson reports - We are at a critical moment in the race for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) – winning is no longer about who adopts AI, but who scales safely, efficiently and with business impact. This is the headline finding from IDC’s CIO Playbook, a...

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Sedna Africa to deploy private mobile network at Beira Port

Sedna Africa has secured a contract with Beira Terminal Operator Cornelder de Moçambique, to deploy a private mobile network at Beira Port in Mozambique. “Our heritage lies in mining, where we’ve proudly built a strong pedigree supporting industry leaders like Anglo...

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Business Developers debuts

Red Hat has announced Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Business Developers to simplify access to its enterprise Linux platform for business-focused development and testing scenarios. A new self-service offering through the Red Hat Developer Program, Red Hat Enterprise...

Sophos Managed Risk expands capabilities

Sophos has announced the expansion of its Sophos Managed Risk capabilities with the introduction of Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) with technology powered by Tenable. Many organisations face critical blind spots in their cyber defenses. In fact, Sophos...

Cerebrium raises $8,5m to scale serverless AI platform

Cerebrium, a serverless AI infrastructure platform founded in Cape Town, has announced an $8,5-million seed round, led by Gradient, Google’s AI venture fund, with participation from Y Combinator, Authentic Ventures, and several strategic angel investors and operators....

SA needs a performance-driven culture

Some consider South Africa's labour laws to be extremely stringent, but even those that believe the levels of protection offered to employees are good argue that certain aspects of the laws need to be relaxed to promote economic growth while still addressing...

Welcome to the new cyber battleground

The Israel–Iran war has moved at a rapid pace in terms of kinetic warfare. What is also a new development is the speed at which this conflict rapidly expanded beyond traditional warfare, evolving into a complex cyber conflict, writes Dr Carl Windsor, chief information...

Zutari appoints new CEO for Africa

Engineering consultancy Zutari has appointed Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso as CEO: Africa, effective 1 July 2025. He will report directly to group CEO Teddy Daka. Ralebitso holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and began his career in...

What really happens to your old tech?

You finally hand in that old laptop - through your company’s e-waste drive, a school initiative, or maybe an ITAD collection bin. But what happens next? By Giulio Airaga, MD of Desco Electronic Recyclers Most imagine it gets dumped or shipped away. At Desco, that...

Zebra Technologies supports first responders

Zebra Technologies has launched the FR55 first responder mobile computer to meet the operational requirements of emergency, defence and security sectors. The FR55 responds to the move from the TETRA digital radio service to 3GPP Mission Critical Services (MCX) on...

Solution Architect

?? Solution Architect | Hybrid | Johannesburg We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a dynamic enterprise environment in a hybrid working model. This role calls for a strategic thinker who can design and govern end-to-end solutions while aligning...

Low Code Developer

Kick-start or elevate your development career in the fast-growing renewable energy sector. Is this you? You're a naturally curious problem-solver who enjoys building smart, efficient systems. Detail-oriented and analytical, you take pride in clean data, secure...

Solution Architect – Gauteng Sandown

?? Solution Architect | Hybrid | Johannesburg We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a dynamic enterprise environment in a hybrid working model. This role calls for a strategic thinker who can design and govern end-to-end solutions while aligning...

Low Code Developer – Gauteng Rosebank

Kick-start or elevate your development career in the fast-growing renewable energy sector. Is this you? You're a naturally curious problem-solver who enjoys building smart, efficient systems. Detail-oriented and analytical, you take pride in clean data, secure...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2436

Understand the business requirements, prepare AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of business processes.Execute the required changes through...

SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) 0109

Debug and troubleshoot ABAP code resolving coding and performance issues.Develop programs, function modules & reports based on functional requirements.Enhance standard SAP functionality by utilizing e.g. User Exits, BAdIs, and Enhancements.Create interfaces with...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2436 – Gauteng Pretoria

Understand the business requirements, prepare AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of business processes.Execute the required changes through...

SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) 0109 – Gauteng Pretoria

Debug and troubleshoot ABAP code resolving coding and performance issues.Develop programs, function modules & reports based on functional requirements.Enhance standard SAP functionality by utilizing e.g. User Exits, BAdIs, and Enhancements.Create interfaces with...

Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to support distributed applications within the banking space. The role focuses on designing resilient, well-orchestrated systems with clear API strategies, while interfacing with regional teams that manage most infrastructure...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1794

Develop and maintain a critical internal web application (Backend and Frontend) used in the vehicle dispatch and distribution / delivery management processes.Cloud, API, Java, Microservice and other Serverless development, deployment, support and maintenance.2nd and...

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