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...

Encryption crisis looms as Q-Day moves to 2029

The cybersecurity industry has long treated Q-Day – the point at which quantum computing shatters current encryption standards – as a distant, theoretical problem. However, this complacent timeline has been rather aggressively upended. As highlighted by Richard Ford,...

Dedicated AI school launches

Regenesys Education has launched what it believes to be Africa’s first institution dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) education. The School of AI is a dedicated academic institution offering structured programmes across AI fundamentals, machine learning...

Collective action needed for the decarbonisation of Africa

While Africa remains highly vulnerable to climate change, it faces critical energy challenges that hamper decarbonisation efforts, says a new white paper from Vodacom, which outlines several practical solutions that could help accelerate decarbonisation across the ICT...

Pixie flits from the garden to enter your shopping trolley

Shoprite’s Sixty60 is now looking to do your grocery shopping for you with the introduction of a new, personalised AI-powered shopping assistant – Pixie. Pixie - developed entirely in-house by ShopriteX - predicts what it thinks individual customers need, and when...

AI startup Refiant raises $5m

The world's biggest technology companies are set to spend nearly $700-billion this year building data centres to power artificial intelligence. Global data centre energy consumption is expected to double by 2028, with AI workloads driving the majority of that growth....

Don’t be a distracted driver during this holiday month

April is distracted driving awareness month - a timely reminder for South Africans as many undertake holiday trips to make a conscious decision to never drive while distracted (DWD). Insurance data says distracted driving increases the likelihood of a crash by 60% and...

Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates

Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...

AI, data centres, memflation to drive chip growth over $1,3-trillion

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to exceed $1,3-trillion in 2026, exhibiting the highest growth in the last two decades, according to Gartner. “Amid high demand for AI processing, data centre networking and power, and memory price inflation (memflation), the...

Perception of banks’  value on a decline

Discovery Bank has emerged as the leader in South Africa’s latest consumer banking customer experience rankings, according to the 2025 Customer Experience (CE) Index for the sector. Absa followed in second position, with Standard Bank and Nedbank in a combined third...

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HR and ICT leaders must rethink ‘future-ready’ talent

As artificial intelligence (AI), automation and data-driven systems reshape business models across industries, HR and ICT leaders are facing a defining question: what does truly future-ready talent look like? While technical expertise in AI, cybersecurity, data...

Strengthening self-management skills will help students thrive

Technology is the quintessential modern dilemma: while we enthusiastically embrace the positive ways it has transformed our lives, both parents and educators share concerns about its influence on young people. By Louise Hendey, MD: sub-Saharan Africa at Cambridge...

Payments in 2026: The shifts that will define SA’s digital economy

South Africa’s business scene is characterised by exciting possibilities. Favourable economic conditions are signalling the potential that local enterprises possess. For many, it’s a chance to take stock, align themselves with current conditions, and capitalise on new...

Why managers are quietly checking out

Imagine being asked to run a marathon, coach a team, and build the track you’re running on, all at the same time. Sounds exhausting, right? For countless middle managers, this is not a hypothetical scenario; it is their daily reality, writes Anja van Beek, talent...

Red Hat AI Enterprise delivers a unified platform

Red Hat has announced Red Hat AI Enterprise, an integrated AI platform for deploying and managing AI models, agents and applications across the hybrid cloud. It joins the Red Hat AI portfolio which includes Red Hat AI Inference Server, Red Hat OpenShift AI and Red Hat...

1 March the deadline for new National Minimum Wage

On 1 March 2026, South Africa’s National Minimum Wage is officially going up. While it might look like a simple payroll adjustment, getting it wrong isn't just a concern - it’s a compliance concern. SMME owners, and HR managers and payroll teams, especially those in...

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Buds4 Series

Samsung Electronics has introduced its latest Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4. For the first time, Buds4 Pro features a wider woofer, combined with enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and an enhanced Adaptive Equaliser (EQ), to supply full-spectrum sound true...

SA realities force street lighting rethink

Having the correct LED street lighting that is also robust enough for South Africa’s conditions is an essential weapon in the fight against crime as well as in helping reduce the number of road accidents we experience every year. When streetlights fail, crime rates...

KPMG strengthens Africa leadership

KPMG has announced the appointment of Tola Adeyemi as CEO for KPMG One Africa, alongside the addition of Professor Olayinka David‑West and Dr George Njenga as independent members of the Africa Governance Council (AGC). The appointments are all effective from March...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to work closely with development teams and stakeholders to analyse, document, and improve business processes. This role involves requirements gathering, solution design support, and ensuring alignment between business needs...

Mid Cybersecurity Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:ACT as the technical specialist across the Security portfolio of a dynamic IT Solutions Provider seeking the expertise of a Mid Cybersecurity Engineer. You will design, deploy, support, and optimize solutions to secure enterprise environments to the...

Full Stack JavaScript Developer – EvdB

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications Collaborate with team members to solve complex technical challenges Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions Continuously improve code quality, performance, and reliabilityMinimum...

Solutions Architect

One of our clients is looking for a Solutions Architect with a broad and deep technical background. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.Minimum 10 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.A solid...

Mid Cybersecurity Engineer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ACT as the technical specialist across the Security portfolio of a dynamic IT Solutions Provider seeking the expertise of a Mid Cybersecurity Engineer. You will design, deploy, support, and optimize solutions to secure enterprise environments to the...

Full Stack JavaScript Developer – EvdB – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications Collaborate with team members to solve complex technical challenges Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions Continuously improve code quality, performance, and reliabilityMinimum...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is looking for a Solutions Architect with a broad and deep technical background. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.Minimum 10 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.A solid...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 1909

Lead requirements workshops with HR and payroll stakeholders to capture time and attendance needs.Translate business requirements into detailed SAP Time configuration and system design documents.Configure SAP Time Management components (schemas, rules, quota...

Full Stack Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Rev Up Your Career – Full Stack Java Developer Wanted for the Automotive Fast Lane!Are you a code-slinging gearhead who gets a thrill from turning complex business needs into sleek, high-performance digital solutions? Do you dream in Java and speak fluent Angular...

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