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...

New HoneyMyte APT campaigns, toolset uncovered

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) experts observed HoneyMyte APT enhanced the CoolClient backdoor with new features, deployed several variants of a browser login data stealer and used multiple scripts for data theft and reconnaissance. The APT’s...

All eyes on the Budget for answers to youth unemployment

The latest Q4 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey confirms that for millions of young South Africans, survival, not progress, remains the defining feature of economic life. While the official youth unemployment rate for youth aged 15 to 34 marginally declined from...

Young scientists do SA proud at SciFest International STEM Fair

Team South Africa made a remarkable impact at the SciFest International STEM Fair (ISF) in Dublin, Ireland, bringing home top honours for their exceptional scientific research and innovations. The all-girl team, made up of three talented teenage scientists, competed...

How to unlock Africa’s economic potential

Africa's abundant natural resources, young population and expanding middle class are set to redefine the continent's role in global economic growth, sustainable development and the energy transition. This is according to S&P Global’s Look Forward: Unlocking...

What Amazon’s CTO expects in 2026

Amazon chief technology officer Werner Vogels has released his annual technology predictions for 2026 and beyond, offering insights into how emerging technologies will reshape industries and daily life. From AI companions combating loneliness to the urgent need for...

Modernising automation could boost industrial competitiveness

Closed industrial automation systems are quietly eroding competitiveness, costing mid-sized organisations an average of 7,5% of their revenue. This is the headline finding from new Schneider Electric research, “Open versus Closed: The $11.28M Question for Industrial...

AI-powered warehouses drive supply chain productivity, accuracy

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are no longer experimental tools but core drivers of productivity, accuracy and workforce evolution in the warehouses powering today’s global supply chains. As retailers brace for the annual surge of Black Friday...

Follow Joel Stransky’s Hope Ride live

The Hope Ride from Durban to Swakopmund is now officially live, and supporters across South Africa can track every kilometre of Joel Stransky and the team’s 2 500km journey in real-time. Britehouse, which built the Tour de France operations app, has created a...

SA faces cybercrime surge as shopping season begins

As South Africa prepares for Black Friday and the festive season, law firm Cox Yeats is issuing an urgent warning about the escalating threat of cybercrime. The firm’s business rescue, restructuring, Insolvency, and Insurance team has observed a dramatic increase in...

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Cyber recovery needs a different approach to disaster recovery

The distinction between disaster recovery (DR) and cyber recovery is more crucial than ever, writes Modeen Malick, principal engineer at Commvault. While both strategies aim to safeguard organisations from disruptions, they address fundamentally different threats and...

Is AI a game-changer for cyberthreats in Africa?

As the African continent continues its digital transformation, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with AI emerging as a tool for more strategic and effective attacks - including distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) strikes. Bryan Hamman, regional...

CMC Networks achieves B-BBEE Level 1 status again

Global Tier-1 service provider CMC Networks has secured the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 status for the fifth year running. The Level 1 B-BBEE status provides several benefits for CMC Networks’ stakeholders in South Africa, including a...

2025 SAPICS conference set to be greenest ever

Supply chain sustainability is one of the important topics on the agenda at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference. But industry body SAPICS, which hosts the annual gathering in Cape Town, is doing more than including the global sustainability imperative in the...

2025 a tipping point for AI-powered accounting efficiency

2025 will be the year that small and medium businesses (SMBs) as well as accounting practices in South Africa start to tap into the power of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies to unleash higher levels of productivity and uncover fresh data-driven...

Now is not the time to neglect DEI Initiatives

Within his first four days in office, US President Donald Trump, issued executive orders that ban diversity and inclusion (DEI) programmes in the US federal government that will overturn much of the work done in the past four years to increase diversity in the US...

Navigate responsible AI adoption in a rapidly transforming world

In 2016 Klaus Schwab, executive chairman of the World Economic Forum reflected on the intersection of technology and humanity, writes Ntsako Baloyi, senior manager in the technology business at Accenture, Africa. Schwab expressed concern about how technology like...

Navigating the complexities of privileged access management

Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Access Management (IAM) are critical pillars of modern cybersecurity. These systems are designed to secure access to sensitive resources, enforce principles like least privilege, and implement just-in-time access...

Customer privacy and data security key for loyalty programmes

Even though loyalty programmes have become increasingly popular, research shows that loyalty fraud now accounts for 31% of all fraud attempts against online merchants globally. By Len Lubbe CEO of LoyaltyPlus Given how companies collect and store vast amounts of...

Why traditional extinguishers can’t tame lithium-ion battery fires

You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a distributor of fire-related equipment, explores why lithium-ion battery fires can be intense and tricky,...

Data Scientist

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster, you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to build...

Lead Software Developer

A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...

Project Manager

Role OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver critical infrastructure andnetworking projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Server Hosting andSDWAN implementations, with proven ability to manage complex...

Technical Assistant at AdcorpBlu

A client is on the look out for an experienced technical assistant in the Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas. Duties & responsibilities: Capture & Process Information on Database System Linking photographs/process sheets to Database System as well as...

Data Scientist – Western Cape Tamsui Industria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster, you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to build...

Lead Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand

A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver critical infrastructure andnetworking projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Server Hosting andSDWAN implementations, with proven ability to manage complex...

Business Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing, tech-driven insurance and financial services business based in George is looking for a Business Analyst to help translate business needs into clear, actionable technical solutions. This role sits at the intersection of business, technology,...

AI & Data Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Build the future of AI at enterprise scaleAre you passionate about Generative AI, large-scale data platforms, and cloud-native architecture? Do you want to design AI solutions that move beyond experimentation and into real-world, business-critical impact?We are...

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