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...

African workforce is ready for AI and career reinvention

African companies embracing rapid workforce reinvention, accelerating digital adoption, and fostering a strong culture of continuous learning. This is according to PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 which engaged 49 843 workers worldwide and 1 753...

‘Permacrisis’ puts telecoms, data centres under financial pressure

There has been a decisive pivot in the global telecoms and data centre sectors towards sharper operational, regulatory and financial pressures, according to BDO Global’ 2025/26 Telecommunications Risk Factor Survey. The findings align closely with BDO’s Global Risk...

AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...

Paycorp invests in global fintech

Paycorp has made a strategic investment in Currency Stream, a UK-based fintech specialising in real-time foreign exchange and multi-currency payment solutions. The partnership aims to accelerate Currency Stream’s growth in Europe and unlock new expansion opportunities...

Restraint defines consumer behaviour in  May

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for May 2025 indicates a slight uptick in card activity, following April’s sharp decline. According to Absa’s internal data, card spending increased by 2% month-on-month (MTM), while transaction volumes climbed by 4%. Despite...

AI fuels push to enhance IT skills

African organisations are rushing to enhance their traditional IT skills base in the wake of accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a new report by SAP, two-thirds of organisations in Africa have introduced career development initiatives...

SAPICS finds perceptions exacerbate gender gaps

Women and men in supply chain management leadership have quite different realities when it comes to workplace fairness - 89% of men asserting that career advancement opportunities are equal for both genders and only 57% of women surveyed feeling the same way. More...

Prepare now for 2026’s cybersecurity threats

As we approach 2026, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both new challenges and opportunities for organisations worldwide. By Greg Strydom, MD of Think Tank Software Solutions Recent data highlights the urgency: 78% of South African...

Single-vendor SASE to dominate the market

According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to rise to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Enterprises continue to invest in branch and...

Don’t underestimate the threat to your organisation

One of the core reasons why businesses remain vulnerable to cyberthreats is that they underestimate their risk or overestimate the strength of their existing defences. According to a recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge...

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What you need to know about cybersecurity and travel In 2024

Much of our day-to-day activity centres on digital technology and being online. It has become a staple of our lives and has been hyper-charged in scale and scope by the disruption and hybrid work practices born from the coronavirus pandemic. From Teams meetings and...

Essential tips for business productivity

For business owners, the start of a new year is a perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at their operations. Even small optimisations to your systems and processes can create big productivity boosts, which in turn, can help you to drive significant improvements to...

Smartphone trends to watch in 2024

Innovation in the world of mobile technology doesn't stand still, with advances such as artificial intelligence (AI) enabled virtual assistants, augmented reality, digital wallets and cloud-based apps transforming how we live and work over the past few years. TCL...

CMC Networks upgrades global network operations centre

CMC Networks has upgraded its Global Network Operations Centre (GNOC) with the move to its new offices in Sandton, boosting network and operational efficiencies, and enhancing customer experiences with the increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Counting the cost of skills programme spend cuts

Innovation is the currency of progress and a company's investment in skills programmes is a testament to its commitment to a thriving manufacturing sector. The very foundation of this growth rests upon the shoulders of a well-equipped workforce but unfortunately, the...

Galaxy S24 Series is Samsung’s AI moment, says analyst

Following the news that Samsung has launched premium Galaxy S24 series smartphones, Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, makes the following observations. "Samsung is one of the foremost smartphone companies in the world, and its new Galaxy S24...

Demand for solar and energy-related products on the rise

Standard Bank continues to see massive demand for solar and energy-related products. The bank saw a 400% growth in demand for LookSee's Solar installation offering last year, and this trend is expected to continue. Marc Du Plessis, head of LookSee at Standard Bank,...

Kids returning to school face digital minefield

The start of the new school year marks an exciting new phase for kids, but it could also mark the first step into a minefield of online risks. This is the warning from Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet, who says young children, tweens and teens face a...

Liquid Intelligent Technologies achieves Cisco Gold Certification

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has achieved the Cisco Gold Certified Partner certification level for its South African operations. "The Cisco Gold Certification is another validation for our customers as we continue to be the digital service provider of choice for...

2024 education trends: where tech and personal development meet

Education, like every aspect of modern life, keeps adapting and evolving to meet the needs of society. Unfortunately, the South African education system is not keeping pace with developments and innovation in the education space. By Shaun Fuchs, founder and CEO of...

Data Scientist – Western Cape George

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George — where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster — you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to...

Back-end Java Developer (Adv) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is looking for a talented Back-End Java Developer (Advanced) to join their innovative IT team in South Africa. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on global-scale digital solutions within a cutting-edge cloud and...

Senior Microsoft Engineer (12 month contract) Durban/JHB

The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT systems and...

Data Engineer (Python)

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and store structured and unstructured data from multiple sources. Develop ETL/ELT processes to transform raw data into clean, analysable formats for reporting, analytics and dashboards. Work...

Senior Sage X3 Developer – Rivonia

The Senior Sage X3 Developer is tasked with the technical customization, enhancement, and integration of the Sage X3 platform. This role involves creating and modifying the application's core business logic using proprietary languages while supporting modern web-based...

Data Engineer (Python) – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and store structured and unstructured data from multiple sources. Develop ETL/ELT processes to transform raw data into clean, analysable formats for reporting, analytics and dashboards. Work...

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