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...

CIOs pivotal to navigating change in the digital business era

Today's CIOs have evolved from managing IT infrastructure and ensuring systems' efficiency to become key business strategists. They stand at the intersection of technology and business, leveraging innovations to shape organizational directions, create value, and boost...

Smart devices market has bottomed out

The smart devices market is slowed and still at a low point against the gradually recovering society and economy in 2023. However, the Double 11 shopping season in China 2023 brought up positive surprises. As consumer demand is thawing, finding an affordable...

Video game subscriptions to grow by 13,5% in 2021

Video game subscriptions are one of the fastest-growing segments within the gaming industry and are projected to have double-digit percentage growth from 2020-2021. According to data presented by Safe Betting Sites USA, video game subscription revenue is projected to...

Caution weighs on IoT VC funding

Low-value venture capital (VC) funding deals (investments less than or equal to $10-million) volume also shrank as overall VC funding activity in the Internet of Things (IoT) space declined during 2020 compared to 2019. The share of low-value deals as a proportion of...

Top semiconductor stocks deliver over 100% ROI

Despite the global shortage of semiconductors, the industry's stocks are recording significant returns for investors. The returns highlight the sector's potential despite the shortage. According to data compiled by Finbold, the top five selected semiconductor stocks...

Businesses go beyond VPN to secure hybrid settings

With the migration to remote and hybrid work over the last year, cyberattacks have increased at a rate of three to five times compared to pre-Covid. For a while now, VPNs have been a staple of a standard security setup and a fast track for mobile business security....

Telcos move to better services and choice

Innovation and technological advancements over the past three decades have resulted in more competition across the telecoms value chain (TVC), bringing with it better services, greater customer choice and lower prices. This is one of the key findings of a report...

SA uses double the resources Earth can sustain

South Africans are consuming beyond the capacity of Earth's ability to sustain us, using up resources at double the rate at which the Earth's ecosystem can recover. And we have been failing for 51 years. South Africa's Earth Overshoot Day (EOD) falls on 4 July 2021...

Global plan mooted to spur tourism recovery

The dramatic plunge in global tourism due to the Covid-19 pandemic is having far-reaching and devastating effects, particularly for Small States. Now, the Commonwealth Secretariat proposed the development of a global "Tourism Action Plan" to help spur a much-needed...

Social media adoption could bolster African growth

Social media platforms help to accelerate economic growth and opportunity across the continent. This is one of the findings of a study conducted by Genesis Analytics in eight African countries - Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, the DRC, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Mauritius,...

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Many labour challenges expected in 2014

Employers might have experienced a tough year on the labour front. However in the light of recent changes and additions made to key labour acts, 2014 is going to be even more challenging and complex,” says labour economist Andrew Levy, and presenter of the Sage Annual...

Making Sishen safer with simulation

There are the normal operating procedures on a mine designed to get everyone home safely every day. Then there are the everyday incidents that remind miners of the possible dangers that they face if the rules are not followed. For instance, a driver descending an...

JD Group syncs servers with EnterpriseWorx

The JD Group has completed the installation of Conductor4SQL to synchronise databases across Microsoft SQL Express installations in 1 054 furniture retail stores. Developed by software solutions specialist, EnterpriseWorx, Conductor4SQL guarantees synchronisation and...

Oracle aids modern marketers with Eloqua

Oracle has announced new enhancements and features to Oracle Eloqua that will help modern marketers drive the best customer experiences and deliver high returns on marketing investments across their multi-channel campaigns. The new enhancements and features help...

MIP wins ACORD award

ACORD, the Association for Co-operative Operations Research and Development, is an international non-profit organisation responsible for data standards and standard forms within the insurance industry. The body is known in South Africa for its work with the long term...

MTN wins at the Times/Sowetan Retail Awards

For the second time, MTN is being recognised nationally as the leader in best servicing its customers through its innovative retail stores. MTN has been announced as a winner of the esteemed and annual Times/Sowetan Retail Awards in the Telecommunications Stores...

Cloud computing needs strong vendor support

Local interest in cloud computing is steadily growing and we are beginning to see an uptake in this platform. This is extremely positive for resellers as the cloud presents prospects for growth and increased market share. However, this requires strong partnerships...

Soccer Laduma scores with WeChat

Goal line technology and video games are generally where one sees technology and soccer working together, but South African soccer publication giant, Soccer Laduma, recently teamed up with new social communication platform, WeChat, to become the first verified WeChat...

PBS launches 2014 version of S|CUBED

The importance of employee engagement must be seen against the backdrop of the latest State of the Global Workplace report from Gallup, which revealed that, currently, only 13% of employees across 142 countries worldwide are engaged in their jobs. That is, they are...

Who will companies call for VoIP?

When telcos finally offer VoIP retail products, will they have the skills, asks Rob Lith, business development director, Connection Telecom. Saving a packet I recently wrote about operators saving a packet on toll charges by using IP technology at the core, while...

Junior Systems Engineer (24/7) SOC Environment

Are you a skilled Junior Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our Team is looking for someone like you to help shape the future of Tech!You will work in a dynamic iOCO Infrastructure Team as a Junior Systems Engineer by providing the monitoring on all...

SAP ARIBA – Systems Analyst – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individual who shares a passion for service in the banking industry, a System Analyst: SAP Ariba.ResponsibilitiesInterpret specifications to construct SAP Ariba Contract Management System (CMS) solutions that...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg North

12 Month Contract role with top tier Financial Services company for a skilled Scrum Master. Purpose of role:The scrum master serves to facilitate scrum to the larger team by ensuring the scrum framework is followed. Be committed to the scrum methodology, agile...

Junior Support Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

Elevate Your Career with iOCO Infrastructure Services: Where Innovation Meets Impact. We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Junior Support Engineer to join our team. As a Junior Support Engineer, you will play a crucial role in providing technical assistance...

Technical Lead Infrastructure & Services – Gauteng Centurion

The purpose of this role is the integrative management of corporate and project ICT infrastructure, process engineering and service delivery incorporating outsourced vendors and subcontractors for overall contractual compliance and commercial...

Systems Analyst (.Net Development) – Centurion – Gauteng Pretoria

Systems Analyst - Centurion Examining/maintenance checks current systems Incident/Request management Talking to users (requirements gathering) Liaising with other IT staff Implementing new systems / undertaking system deployments Travel is a key feature of the job as...

Junior Systems Engineer (24/7) SOC Environment – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a skilled Junior Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our Team is looking for someone like you to help shape the future of Tech!You will work in a dynamic iOCO Infrastructure Team as a Junior Systems Engineer by providing the monitoring on all...

SAP BI/BW Consultant

A leading player in the automotive sector known for innovation and excellence. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and expertise thrive. As a Data Scientist specializing in SAP BI/BW, you will play a pivotal role in driving...

Systems Manager

Join a prestigious South African conservation organization as a Systems Manager in the vibrant city of Johannesburg. Our client, a leader in the field, oversees 22 national parks and protected areas spanning 12 countries, encompassing an impressive 20 million hectares...

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