Real take-home pay falls to two-year low
South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power. This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly...
Why some SA businesses aren’t translating software into revenue
South African businesses have become highly effective at producing software quickly. What remains far less clear is why this increased engineering velocity is failing to translate into commercial growth for many companies. This is the central finding of the 2026 State...
European AI spend to hit $290bn by 2029
European spending on artificial intelligence will reach $290-billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33,7% from 2025 to 2029, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending...
What are the dangers and alternatives as Instagram drops end-to-end encryption?
Meta recently announced that Instagram will roll back end-to-end encryption for app messages starting next month (8 May 2026). As users consider shifting their conversations to other, more secure platforms, cybersecurity experts warn that staying in Meta's ecosystem...
Young scientists to attend Nobel Laureate meeting
Six young South African scientists will travel to Lindau, Germany, to attend one of the world's most exclusive scientific gatherings - the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting from 28 June to 3 July 2026. The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) selections were...
Risks tied to digital medicine
On World Health Day (today, 7 April), Kaspersky warns of risks tied to the digitisation of healthcare and use of telemedicine. Recent incidents show that medical services can be breached, and as a result, medical records may be leaked and then traded on the dark web....
The real contribution SA’s top banks make to the fiscus
South African banks are among the most significant contributors to national revenue, reflecting not only corporate income tax, but also the wider network of employment, consumption, property, and regulatory taxes, according to PwC. In collaboration with The Banking...
We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live
NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...
AI boom propels foundry 2.0 market to $360bn
According to The broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market, comprising pure-play foundry, non-memory IDM, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT), and photomask fabrication, is projected to surpass $360-billion in 2026, representing 17% year-over-year growth. This...
Customer service organisations to double tech spend by 2028
By 2028, over 50% of customer service organisations will double their technology spend, without an equivalent reduction in talent, according to Gartner. Despite mounting pressure to use AI to cut labor costs, organizations cannot rely on automation alone to replace...
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The true value of enterprise-wide digitisation
Enterprise-wide digitisation has evolved from a competitive advantage to an absolute necessity and yet, amidst its promises and whispers of transformation, digital hasn’t delivered. Of the 89% of companies undertaking digital and AI transformations, only 31% of...
Could AI help address SA’s unemployment and inequality challenges?
South Africa currently grapples with one of the world's highest unemployment rates, standing at a staggering 31,9% in 2024, with youth unemployment exceeding 60%. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations This challenge is compounded by deep-seated structural issues...
Honeypots a strategic layer in cyber defence
J2 Software has introduced 'Honeypot as a Service', a plug-and-play solution designed to deceive attackers, gather critical threat intelligence, and ultimately strengthen an organisation’s cyber resilience. This new approach is particularly crucial as cyberattacks...
How to become a threat-resilient organisation
With the continent’s rapid digital transformation, African businesses are being exposed to increasingly complex cyber threats. As their digital footprint grows, so too does the potential for cyberattacks, writes Vinay Hiralall, chief commercial officer of Liquid C2....
Gen Z rewrites the rules of work – and benefits need to catch up
Gen Z is entering the workforce in numbers too large to ignore. By 2030, they’ll make up nearly 40% of South Africa’s working population. They are young, ambitious, tech-savvy, and largely uninsured. By Reo Botes, managing executive of Essential Employee Benefits In a...
As Africa banks the unbanked, skills gap invites threats
As African banks continue to bring financial services to millions of the unbanked, an escalating crisis is building: a severe shortage of cybersecurity skills. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet South Africa Cyberattacks now rank among the leading...
How fintech is shaping SA’s digital payment infrastructure
When we think of financial access, we often think of the 'front door' – the point-of-sale, the payment link, the app. But beyond that door is a complex ecosystem that powers every transaction, every transfer, every financial decision. By Mpho Sadiki, group MD for...
Cybersecurity critical to the future of telehealth
For the 615-million people in Africa who do not have access to basic healthcare services, telehealth solutions provide a lifesaving service – connecting rural patients to doctors thousands of miles way. These virtual consultations generate and store huge volumes of...
The intersection of fintech, AI and robust infrastructure is shaping the future of finance
The rapid convergence of fintech, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robust infrastructure is significantly reshaping the global financial landscape, driving efficiency, innovation and inclusivity. By Justin Poiroux, chief technology officer and co-founder of Yellow...
How to manage the hidden complexities of global payroll
As companies expand their operations across borders, managing payroll becomes increasingly complex. Each country has its own set of rules, tax structures, employment laws and reporting requirements, and what runs smoothly in one country can become a major compliance...
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