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...

These are the networks that will keep Artemis II connected

NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images, video, and vital mission data must traverse thousands of miles,...

SA’s risk rating remains stable

Allianz Trade has maintained South Africa’s risk rating  as stable in its Country Risk Atlas. The country’s GDP is expected to continue growing at modest rates of 1,3% in 2026 and 1,5% in 2027, amid improving infrastructure and energy reforms. In addition, the...

AI-powered threats are set to soar

AI has changed the rules of deception. What once took a skilled fraudster hours or days now takes a model seconds. Just in time for International Fraud Awareness Week 2025 on 16-22 November 2025, a new cross-industry survey of anti-fraud professionals by the...

AI reckoning will define investing in 2026

A global reset is unfolding across AI and tech markets as investors confront the limits of a model that has powered equity gains for two years. This warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, follows four sessions of heavy selling across world indices, with the...

Are you ready to take on agentic AI?

Kathy Gibson reports - Agents are the hot topic of the moment, with the potential to propel artificial intelligence (AI) to new heights as they are used to automate tasks. “This is the biggest thing I have experienced in 30 years as a consultant,” comments Sylvain...

Data, fibre deliver growth for Telkom

Telkom SA has announced that group revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025 are up 3,4% to R22 104-million, driven by robust mobile data revenue growth (+10,3%) and fibre-related data revenue (+12.3%). Meanwhile, group data revenue is up 7,9%, contributing...

User numbers increase, but Internet disparities deepen

The world's online population grew by more than 240-million people in 2025, according to the new Facts and Figures 2025 report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while...

Autonomous planning set to supply chains

Autonomous planning has passed the Peak of Inflated Expectations and is emerging as one of the most impactful trends in supply chain planning (SCP), according to Gartner. “Autonomous planning has the potential to reshape how supply chain leaders approach...

Insurance scams to watch out for …

A recent InfoQuest survey found that 57% of South Africans have been targeted by scams in the past year, indicative of an increasingly sophisticated “scam economy” – and while fraudsters one focused primarily on banking and e-commerce, insurance scams have become a...

‘Just say goodbye’ to scam artists

In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week (16 to 22 November), the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has launched the “Just Say Goodbye” campaign aimed at helping South Africans recognise and respond to increasingly sophisticated...

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SA to host FiCS in 2025

South Africa is set to host the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) in February 2025, marking a transformative milestone in the continent’s development finance narrative. The event coincides with South Africa’s assumption of the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), amid a...

Key trends that will bring positive change to SA’s IT sector

Partnerships have the power to not only unlock a new pool of tailored talent for South African businesses but also address the country’s unemployment crisis by bringing more people - particularly women and youth - into the IT sector. By Nashid Cassiem, operations GM...

The hidden costs of traditional employee communications

Despite their inefficiencies, traditional employee communication methods remain the norm for frontline employees, who make up nearly 80% of South Africa’s workforce. Outdated communication tools, such as printed materials, physical notice boards, and in-person...

The value of female mentorship in the BPO sector

By any reckoning, many women face a difficult path into finding sustainable employment, writes Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has found that found that globally, and in South Africa, the discrimination of women in...

How AI enhances your smartphone camera experience

We’ve come a long way since cameras were first integrated into cell phones around a quarter of a century ago. Primitive by today’s standards, those low-resolution cameras lacked even basic features like autofocus and flash and produced grainy, low-res images that...

2025 will usher in the era of ‘WiFi Everywhere’

WiFi technology is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation, and 2025 will likely be remembered as the year when "WiFi Everywhere" became a reality. By Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA) With new advancements and standards,...

Zero-trust security is key for governments

Digitisation is significantly transforming how governments interact with citizens, provide services, and handle crises. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT Technologies However, it creates a double-edged sword for cybersecurity....

The Just Energy Transition: Lessons from SA and Senegal

Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) have been introduced in recent years to provide financial support to developing nations as they transition away from fossil fuels. By NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber In 2021, during the 26th UN...

Red Hat unveils Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation Engine

Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation Engine, a new edition of Red Hat OpenShift that provides a dedicated way for organisations to access the proven virtualisation functionality already available within Red Hat OpenShift....

Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer – Remote Remote

Role:The Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and efficiency of the company data platform hosted in Microsoft Azure, with a future vision to extend into other cloud environments. This role is primarily...

Senior Java & Angular Developer (Fintech) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Do you dream in Java? Speak fluent Spring Boot? Can you charm both Angular frontends and Native Android apps into working harmoniously? Then you might be exactly who we're looking for!We're on the lookout for a Java Developer Extraordinaire to join our squad of...

IT Technical Consultant

The Technical Consultant will have experience of interacting with clients' business and technical teams, internal software development teams, and networking teams. This person will be an integral team member in the on-going support of products and services provided to...

Data Scientist – Western Cape Stellenbosch

This is an exciting career opportunity for someone with a Masters degree in Data Science or studying towards this. Someone with the ability to work with complex data sets and with strong problem solving skills, Desired Skills: Innovation Continuous Improvement Data...

Full Stack Developer (PHP / JavaScript) – Gauteng Pretoria West

Full Stack Developer (PHP / JavaScript)Build and scale modern communication platforms with real-world impactPretoria (office-based) | R30 000 - R40 000 About Our ClientOur client is a communications software company delivering scalable messaging and communication...

Senior IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The purpose of the IT Project Manager III role is to ensure the efficient and effective management and delivery of multiple, cross-functional, global and large-scale IT projects, from inception to completion, that provide demonstrable value in line with Shoprite's...

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