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 insurance spend to hit $10trn by 2028

The global insurance market, including life and non-life insurance, has grown by 25% in the past four years with the total value of insurance premiums rising from just under $8-trillion in 2018 to over $9-trillion this year. And, although the annual growth rate...

Boeing Starliner won’t carry astronauts home

NASA will return Boeing’s Starliner to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard the spacecraft. The uncrewed return allows NASA and Boeing to continue gathering testing data on Starliner during its upcoming flight home, while also not accepting...

On Black Friday, SA shoppers splurged on consumer goods

Mobile payments led the way this Black Friday, with 70% of total transactions driving sales, versus 30% on desktop, according to leading payment gateway PayFast. The average basket size was R1 255, slightly higher than 2021, which recorded an average of R1 208 per...

Smart grids could drive big savings

The cost savings from smart grid deployments will exceed $125-billion globally in 2027, increasing from just over $33-billion in 2022. This 279% growth will be driven by rising energy prices, with smart grid technologies playing a critical role in increasing network...

The state of confidential computing

In today’s data-driven ecosystem, Intel has called for greater adoption of confidential computing as a standard cloud model. Today, data is often encrypted at rest, in storage and in transit across the network, but not while in use in the processor and memory....

Majority of merchants say PayPal an avenue for fraud

Customers like to use PayPal because they only need to remember one login instead of their credit card number, expiration date, security code, and billing address. However, while PayPal is one of the most widely-used payment methods, it has become a top target for...

Bitcoin investors poised for the rate hike unwind

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies will continue to hold their current price ranges until the end of the year, before the ‘crypto winter’ thaws in the spring of 2023 when inflation will have peaked and central banks unwind their rate hikes. This is the prediction of Nigel...

China’s consumer VR shipments to reach 7m units in 2026

According to a recent IDC forecast, consumer standalone VR shipments in China increased by 166,2% year-over-year in the first half of 2022. China standalone VR in 2022Q1 reached 229 thousand units shipped, while 2022Q2 had almost 273 000 units shipped. The VR...

Snoopy hitches a ride to space aboard Artemis I

Snoopy has been selected as the zero-gravity indicator for NASA’s Artemis I flight test because of the inspiration and excitement the character has provided for human spaceflight for more than 50 years. NASA has shared an association with Snoopy creator Charles M...

Tech helps to combat modern slavery

Intel, enterprise technology and services firm R3 and nonprofit Hope for Justice are working together to build a pilot application that enables organisations combatting modern slavery to confidently share sensitive data related to individual cases with the enhanced...

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Biometric ATMs: secure if the right technology is used

A number of recent articles indicate that illegal technology can easily be purchased that can allow criminals to "steal" biometric information at ATMs. The implication is that biometric technology is not as secure as previously thought. Nothing could be further from...

Progress distributor develops first local Rollbase app

AIGS, a rising star in the Progress Software development and distribution channel, has developed South Africa's first Rollbase app, demonstrating how rapid this "rapid development environment" is, by creating start-to-finish functionality of a pilot app in a matter of...

King IV sounds wake-up call on insider threat

Research by information specialists J2 Software shows that employees pose one of the biggest threats to the security of corporate data - a threat that is largely unrecognised by South African boards. The launch of the King IV Report on Corporate Governance by the...

Compuscan partners with Coremetrix on personality-based assessment

Compuscan, one of the largest independent credit bureaus in Africa, has established a strategic partnership with Coremetrix, a UK-based company powered by Creditinfo, the world's leading creator of psychometric data for consumer risk assessment. The new initiative...

NetApp debuts hybrid cloud solutions

NetApp has announced new data fabric solutions and services that maximize control and improve the secure movement of data across the hybrid cloud. The company also introduced new versions of NetApp AltaVault, StorageGRID Webscale, and SnapCenter technologies to help...

Find the highest interest rates for your money

More than 16-million South Africans have cash in savings accounts, but according to the latest SA Reserve Bank statistics about 42% of this sits in low interest accounts that offer interest rates as low as 1% at Postbank and as high as 10% on a five year fixed deposit...

Finance departments should lead data and insights

The role of finance has changed. The job is no longer to just produce financial information - these processes are being or should be automated by their ERP systems. What CEO's now demand are heads of finance that can actually provide analysis and insights - being a...

Decision Inc delivers data visualisation tool to Nimble Group

Decision Inc, a management and technology consulting organisation, has implemented a dynamic data aggregation solution for Nimble, transforming its reporting, formatting and data visualisation capabilities. The implementation utilises the simple and seamless tools...

Navigating the new world of work

The days of sticking with a single employer for 40 years are long gone and the idea of working from a coffee shop at 10am rather than being in the office for a full eight hour day is becoming ever more common. With changes in the way we work and the ways in which we...

DVT adds business coaching service

Software and solutions specialist DVT has launched a professional business coaching service in Cape Town focused on helping technology companies and IT professionals build a strengths-based culture to markedly improve performance, delivery and value. Spearheaded by...

Intermediate .Net Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Are you passionate about coding and ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for a talented and driven C#. Net developer to join our dynamic team! Your technical abilities should include: Must-Have Skills: Mastery of C# .Net framework Expertise in...

Manual Test Analyst (Advanced) – LM – Gauteng Johannesburg

Understanding of systems engineering concepts. The ability to analyse a process from start to finish. Modelling techniques and method. Communication. Reporting. Defining and implementing test plan on projects. Preparation and communication of Test reports during test...

IT Administrator – Gauteng Bapsfontein

Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the organisation's IT infrastructure. Responsible for end user/server support: Install, configure, and maintain personal computers, file servers, internet and intranet networks, network cabling, and other...

Business Analyst

Eliciting & Analysing requirements & Documenting them through user stories and customer journeys as part of the BSS programDocumenting non-functional requirementsRequirements management and communication, including arranging sessions, workshops, ideation...

BI Developer (Hybrid) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

As an integral member of our delivery team, the BI Developer will:Build and maintain Power BI dashboards/reports.Build and maintain Share Point sites and lists for data capturing.Monitor Power BI Online workspace to maintain scheduled refreshes and user access.Convert...

Business Analyst

Calling all problem-solving superheroes! We're seeking a Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysis, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos together!What you'll...

Snr Network Support Engineer (Level 3)

Role: Snr Network Support Engineer (Level 3)Location: Illovo, Johannesburg A leading ISP is looking for an experienced Snr Network Support Engineer to join their dynamic team. It is a busy and exciting working environment and they offer lots of growth and development....

Gaming Data Analyst – Gauteng Rosebank

My client in the Gaming/Gambling industry is seeking a data analyst that is familiar with: PythonRconducting number generator reviewsQualifications: Mathematics/Science/Commerce/IT Degree (NQF Level 7) Experience: 1-2 years Desired Skills: python RNG DMA GET SQL data...

Lead Automation Tester – Gauteng Braamfontein

Actively participate in planning, estimating, and sizing products, features, and stories for delivery.Ensure the delivery of well-structured, standard-designed quality assurance solutions within the agreed timelines with the delivery team.Report and manage issue...

Client Succes Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof

Client Success Project ManagerIn this role you will be providing project management oversight and administrative support to our Property Management Solutions teamThe Client Success Project Manager will manage client requests from a business analytics perspective,...

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