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...

Job postings signal shift toward AI-driven finance

X, formerly known as Twitter, is strengthening its push into cryptocurrency by posting jobs for finance and crypto experts to improve how its AI systems understand and operate in financial markets. The move highlights the company’s intent to build deeper expertise in...

African CEOs must prioritise innovation – and take risks

More than 150 CEOs in Africa who participated in PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey demonstrate strong operational resilience and reinvention as they navigate currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and supply chain disruptions. The survey...

Nvidia connects quantum and GPU computing

Nvidia has launched NVQLink - an open system architecture for tightly coupling the extreme performance of GPU computing with quantum processors to build accelerated quantum supercomputers. Researchers from leading supercomputing centres at national laboratories...

Are AI and robotics about to stall in manufacturing?

Nearly half of organisations lack confidence in their manufacturing strategy to deliver on business outcomes over the next three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. The survey found that two-thirds of organisations are not pursuing the needed aggressive...

Another month of growth for African air cargo

Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released for September 2025 global air cargo markets shows that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2,9% compared to September 2024 levels (+3.2% for international operations)....

Open-source AI connector could be abused by cyberattackers

Kaspersky has found that Model Context Protocol (MCP) could be weaponised by cybercriminals as a supply chain attack vector, potentially leading to harmful impacts, including, but not limited to the leakage of password, credit card, cryptowallet and other types of...

ADC expands in East Africa with Wingu partnership

Wingu Africa, which providers carrier-neutral, Tier III-standard data centres in East Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with Africa Data Centres. The collaboration links the East African markets of Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania with Africa Data Centres’...

Disruption, technology drive consumer behaviour

Kathy Gibson reports - The 2020s have generally been an uneasy decade, with disruption coming from many directions - and this is affecting how consumers feel about the brands they buy. Nick Coates, regional CEO of Ipsos Sub-Saharan Africa, points to a several macro...

Notorious cybercriminals target execs using AI-driven tools

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has revealed the latest BlueNoroff APT activity through two highly targeted malicious campaigns – “‘GhostCall” and “GhostHire” – targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency organisations across India, Turkiye, Australia, and...

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Huawei Cloud enables digital growth

The need for actionable steps to grow South Africa’s digital economy took centre stage during a panel discussion at the recent Huawei Cloud Summit in Johannesburg. Commenting on Huawei’s role in unlocking digital growth Jacquline Shi, president of Huawei Cloud global...

Nutanix leads in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Nutanix is positioned furthest in vision among all vendors in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for File and Object Storage Platforms. Nutanix believes this recognition is due to the company’s strong vision for an enterprise storage platform that unifies unstructured...

Make business communication more effective in 2025

We’ve seen a number of consumer trends in 2024 shape how businesses connect with their customers. These range from how people shop to how they expect to be served By Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom Adapting to these and ensuring that your business keeps pace...

The central role of IoT and 5G in sustainable economic growth

As Africa races to meet the 17 objectives outlined in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 target, it’s clear that traditional solutions to longstanding problems are no longer good enough. By Rami Osman, director for business...

Face your fears and land the compensation you deserve

Motivating for a salary increase or improved compensation package is one of the most nerve-wracking challenges employees can face. The anxiety surrounding the mere idea of having the conversation can be so debilitating, that this important act of self-advocacy often...

Business continuity and data management key for healthcare

Ransomware attacks are a growing concern for healthcare facilities worldwide, with attacks wreaking havoc, including encrypting complex patient records, cancelling appointments, delaying life-saving surgeries, and even rerouting ambulances. By Hemant Harie, group...

Powering modern data centres for sustainability

South Africa’s continued expansion of data centre capacity is a clear testament to the exponential growth in data generated by an increasingly digitised economy. Driven by intelligent systems, data centres are also energy hungry, more so than traditional computer...

FMCG e-commerce continues to deliver growth

It may feel like there are more grocery delivery bikes than other vehicles on the road and that there are more delivery pickers than ‘real’ shoppers in our supermarkets. However, in South Africa, grocery e-commerce is still a tiny fraction of both total e-commerce and...

The role of people and technology in building security resilience

South Africa’s corporate and public sectors are under immense pressure to uphold the security practices and values that go hand-in-hand with digital transformation. As industries evolve, so too does the nature of the threats they face. By Gert Janzen, product manager...

Clinical Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Background:Our client in the Healthcare and Medical Industry has a position for a Clinical Data Analyst based in Johannesburg area.Requirements:Bsc Degree / Bsc Honours in Data Science or Health Informatics or Statistics or Computer Science or related fieldMasters...

Azure Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Azure Data EngineerBuild enterprise-scale data pipelines and modern cloud data solutions in a high-growth environment.Johannesburg (Bryanston)- Hybrid Work- R700 000 to R1 400 000 CTC per annum About Our ClientOur client specialises in delivering advanced, cloud-based...

QHSE Systems Administrator

Are you passionate about driving excellence in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) systems? Our clients, a leader in animal nutrition solutions, is seeking a dynamic QHSE Systems Administrator to be based in Potchefstroom. This is your chance to play a...

Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & ERP) LW

Design and maintain robust data models, including tables for users (auth tokens), integrations (flows/status), and logs (timestamps/errors), supporting JSONB for flexible API payloads.Implement CRUD operations via indexed queries and enable real-time updates using...

QHSE Systems Administrator – North West North West

Are you passionate about driving excellence in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) systems? Our clients, a leader in animal nutrition solutions, is seeking a dynamic QHSE Systems Administrator to be based in Potchefstroom. This is your chance to play a...

Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & ERP) LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Design and maintain robust data models, including tables for users (auth tokens), integrations (flows/status), and logs (timestamps/errors), supporting JSONB for flexible API payloads.Implement CRUD operations via indexed queries and enable real-time updates using...

Senior SQL Developer

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and optimise robust data solutions that enable exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency. The Senior SQL Developer will work collaboratively across business and technology teams to...

Azure DevOps Engineer

Azure DevOps EngineerDrive cloud automation, scalability, and modern engineering practices within a leading technology-driven business.Johannesburg (Bryanston) - Hybrid Work - R700 000 - R1 400 000 CTC (experience dependent) About Our ClientOur client is an...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Sandton

Senior Java DeveloperJob ResponsibilitiesAnalyse user requirements; measure impact to current systems and define technical specifications for requirements.Design and develop applications by setting expectations and feature priorities throughout the development life...

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