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...

Software engineering set to embrace AI practices

Transformational technologies, including AI-augmented software engineering (AIASE), AI coding assistants and platform engineering, will reach mainstream adoption in two to five years, according to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Software Engineering, 2023. “AI-augmented...

Take-home pay, private pensions slowed in October

After three consecutive months of increases, the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which measures the average nominal take-home pay among about 4-million salary earners in South Africa, showed a slight downturn. “The nominal average take-home pay was R15 535...

IT failure affects WesBank services

WesBank has confirmed that it is experiencing technical issues that are affecting the availability of some of its services. According to a statement from Ghana Msibi, CEO of WesBank Motor, the issues are as a result of hardware failures. "Our IT teams are giving this...

Digitalisation helps manage new retail challenges

Changes in demand, emerging consumption occasions, and changing shopping methods have been identified by GlobalData as three key aspects to which consumer companies and food service outlets have had to adapt due to Covid-19. The company's latest report, "Future of...

SA, Nigeria, Kenya are Africa’s top e-commerce markets

A recent Visa report has shown that the top market contributors to e-commerce in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) over the last three years were South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Ghana has also shown growth, having replaced Kenya in the top three contributors in 2020. SSA may...

AI can help government improve service delivery

The adoption of artificial intelligence in all spheres of life is an unfolding and accelerating megatrend that is greatly changing how we live, work, and socially interact. A new study by University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) graduate of the MPhil in...

Data centre switch sales surged in Q1

Global data centre switch market revenue was up 14% year-over-year in 1Q21, the strongest growth rate recorded since 1Q18. According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group, growth was healthy across all major customer segments (Cloud Service Providers, Telco Service...

Windows users urged to update software

Check Point Research (CPR) is urging Windows users to update their software, after discovering four security vulnerabilities that affect products in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Office online. Rooted from legacy code, the vulnerabilities could have...

Security challenges drove improved IT skills

The vast majority of IT teams in South Africa that faced a rise in cyberattacks (86%) and a heavier security workload (90%) over the course of 2020 strengthened their security skills and knowledge. Despite the challenges created by the pandemic, 52% of the IT teams...

What kids were looking for in 2020-2021

A new Kaspersky Safe Kids study has revealed what children were interested in during 2020 and 2021. Over the past year, their interest has grown in the categories of 'software, audio and video' and 'e-commerce', while 'Internet communication media' and 'computer...

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Appletiser juices up ITSM with Nimsoft

Global beverage company, Appletiser, has deployed CA’s Nimsoft Monitor technology with resulting sparkling business benefits. The successful implementation – which was carried out by CA Southern Africa in just five days – enables Appletiser to monitor its entire IT...

Acer announces T272HUL 27-inch monitor

Acer has unveiled the T272HUL display featuring a 27-inch WQHD LED display with 10-point multi-touch for a touch more viewing real estate and collaborative experience. The built-in Web cam and microphone allows users to set-up vibrant video conferences in full HD....

Reclam claims control of its yard operations

The physical logistics involved in collecting and processing more than 1,5-million tonnes of scrap metals, glass, plastics, paper, cardboard, oil and rubber is enormous. Add to this the need for accurate data capturing and reporting across more than 70 locations in...

Cannon wins Frost & Sullivan award

Cannon Technologies has once again been recognised by Frost & Sullivan after it was presented with the 2013 European Technology Innovation Leadership Award in Racks and Cabinets at an awards ceremony today in San Jose, CA. This prestigious accolade was given for...

Data governance must drive big data strategy

Data governance trumps big data and this can demonstrated with the recent National Security Agency (NSA) extradition debacle, says Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management. Briefly, Edward Snowden is an American computer specialist who worked for the Central...

Entersekt stores encryption keys in cloud

Transaction authentication provider, Entersekt, has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) to store the encryption keys for its Transakt application. Leveraging AWS’ CloudHSM service, Entersekt will now store the encryption keys for Transakt, the mobile application that...

Video-based customer service

Video-based customer service is a key growth area. Think about the new Google+ platform – how it is designed to allow us to use easy, Google+ spontaneous video chat to strike up conversations with others, says Peter Flanagan, Genesys regional director: Southern &...

Deadline for employment equity returns looms

All designated employers who employ 50 or more employees or whose turnover value exceeds the annual thresholds must submit Employment Equity reports this year. Employers may deliver printed reports to their nearest Labour Centre before 01 October 2013. Manual...

IPv6 – the Internet protocol with a twist

The adoption and overall success of a new global technology are often driven by a number of factors such as user acceptance, infrastructure readiness or even accessibility, says Dean Young, senior sales Consultant Telecommunications at T-Systems in South Africa....

TAKEALOT.com launches stationery section

TAKEALOT.com is once again pushing the boundaries of South African online retail with the launch of a brand new department – Office & Stationery. With over 3700 new products from 42 top brand names, customers can shop for anything from ballpoint pens to...

Front End Developer (2450)

Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...

Software Site Support Engineer

Purpose Support engineering, deployment and commissioning activities of the telescopes in the karoo. Key Responsibilities Investigating support issues reported on site.Coordinating tests, fault finding and tracking down of cross-subsystem issues.Supporting user...

Senior Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

IT Administrator – Western Cape Stellenbosch

IT Administrator | Stellenbosch | CTC Neg. We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator who will assist with maintaining all system infrastructure & user assistance REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus relevant diploma/certificate in Information TechnologyMicrosoft...

RPA Developer at STS – Gauteng Parktown

I have an RPA Developer role focused on C#, looking for someone with At least 3 years+ in software development experienceincl.transforming business processes into automated solutions using workflow, SOAIntegration frameworks & techniques, Web frameworks e.g....

Data Analyst at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Centurion

Our client, a powerhouse in the Finance, Investments & Insurances space is urgently seeking a proficient Data Analyst to join their team in Gauteng. If this role is in your wheelhouse, check out the below requirements and feel free to apply! Requirements...

Front End Developer (2450) – Gauteng Pretoria

Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...

Software Site Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Purpose Support engineering, deployment and commissioning activities of the telescopes in the karoo. Key Responsibilities Investigating support issues reported on site.Coordinating tests, fault finding and tracking down of cross-subsystem issues.Supporting user...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

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Integration Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...

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