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...

UCT study unlocks secrets of Martian volcanoes

A study from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Geological Sciences that used Martian meteorite to understand the volcanic process on Mars has been published in the journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment. Martian meteorite are rare rocks...

Blending human strengths with AI intelligence key for customer service

As the customer service landscape rapidly evolves, customer service and support leaders are focusing on how AI can help advance their priorities for 2026 and beyond. From enhancing customer experience to improving operational efficiency, leaders are looking to go...

Trusted emails are weaponised for attacks

Cisco Talos’ Q2 2025 cybersecurity report reveals a notable shift in attacker objectives and methods. Although phishing activity declined by 40% compared to Q1, it remained the leading initial access method for threat actors - with most campaigns focused on credential...

Banking crime losses decline, but AI poses major threat

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has released its Annual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in financial crime losses - but also warning of the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in fraud schemes. In...

Retail outpaces finance and healthcare in EMEA AI success

New research from Lenovo reveals that 96% of retail sector AI deployments in EMEA are meeting or exceeding expectations – outpacing other industries. While finance and healthcare are investing heavily, their results show mixed returns, highlighting sharp differences...

In SA, small businesses celebrate their successes

South African small businesses celebrate their milestones the most out of seven countries surveyed in a recent poll by Xero. South Africa topped the charts for recognising achievements with 92% reporting they currently celebrate, or plan to celebrate milestones well...

Fraudsters honing in on specific targets with AI

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting money itself - and AI is making it easier than ever for them, according to new research from Riskified. New financial platforms for cryptocurrency, remittances, and precious metals have made moving money faster and more...

FNB warns about new fraud

FNB has warned the public about a fraud that involves criminals selling FNB Business Accounts to individuals who reside outside the borders of South Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The fraud sees criminals falsely presenting themselves as FNB...

More News Today

NEC Africa partners with IgKnight in Mauritius

NEC Africa has announced a strategic agreement with IgKnight, its new fulfillment partner in Mauritius. John Dewar, GM of enterprise technology Solutions at NEC Africa, says: "Taking our key product partners with us and putting human resources on the ground are...

AIOps is driving digital transformation

AIOps, short for artificial intelligence for IT operations, refers to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to enhance and automate IT operations. A term first coined by Gartner, AIOps leverages advanced analytics, data...

From credit crunch to subscription surge

Economic challenges like debt and reckless spending in a cost-of-living crisis are all exacerbated by a severe lack of financial literacy. Recent research shows that the level of financial literacy in South Africa is quite low, with only 42% of the adult population...

SA retailers at an e-commerce crossroads

South Africa's e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture. The explosive growth observed during the pandemic years has slowed down somewhat and consumer spending power has faltered amid low economic growth and a global cost of living crisis. At the same...

Braintree qualifies as LS Retail Diamond Partner

Microsoft Partner Braintree has qualified as a 2024 LS Retail Diamond Partner. This compliments Braintree's Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud ERP offering. LS Retail is an embedded solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP cloud platform,...

Telviva bundles add-ons

Unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) vendor and service provider Telviva has bundled its popular add-ons, as well as cucial CRM integration, into a single Telviva One Premium subscription. Telviva's chief commercial officer Rob Lith says that, in modern...

Saicom white labels Mobile APN

South African technology solutions provider, Saicom will be white labelling its Mobile APN solution. "Mobile APNs are no longer just a trend. They've become a business imperative in our increasingly connected business landscape," says Greg de Chasteauneuf, chief...

Mukuru again in FXC Intelligence Top 100 Cross-Border Payment list

As next-generation financial services platform Mukuru marks the major milestone of being in business for 20 years, FCX Intelligence announces it has made the list of Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies for the fifth successive year. FXC Intelligence founder and CEO...

African payroll and HR solution gets UK recognition

The Engage payroll and HR suite, distributed by CRS Technologies, has been recognised by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK authority for tax, payment and customs. This means that the Engage suite can be used in UK-based payrolls. "Engage is already...

Overcoming security alert fatigue

Alert fatigue represents more than a mere inconvenience for security operations centre (SOC) teams; it poses a tangible threat to enterprise security. By Brandon Rochat, regional sales director: Africa at Cybereason When analysts confront a deluge of thousands of...

Machine Learning Engineer (Model Deployment/MLOps) (CPT Hybrid/Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced FinTech company seeks a passionate Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps focus) to power instant lending decisions - no humans in the loop. Its models drive credit risk, portfolio management, and lifecycle decisioning with the biggest challenge...

Software Engineer (Citrusdal)

SummaryOur client is looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer with a strong background in datamanagement, transformation, and analytical product development. The ideal candidate will beresponsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the backend...

Software Engineer (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

SummaryOur client is looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer with a strong background in datamanagement, transformation, and analytical product development. The ideal candidate will beresponsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the backend...

Senior Full Stack Developer (C# ASP.NET JavaScript) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Are you ready to do more than just write code? Our client is looking for a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer who's not just a technical expert - but a builder, a mentor, and a visionary. This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing international...

Full-Stack Software Developer (C#,SQL) – FULLY REMOTE (CH1165)

Our client, a company in the retail software industry, is looking for an experienced Full-Stack C# Developer to join their team.This role is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to both modern and legacy systems, from end-to-end development, including UI design,...

View more career listings on our Careers Section