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...

Steady growth in global air cargo

Global air cargo markets continue to show resilience, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which shows modest, but steady, growth for August Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4,1% compared...

Despite Windows 10 end of life, PC refreshes are patchy

PC shipments during the third quarter of 2025 grew 9,4% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 75,8-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. “While...

Lower inflation boosts February take-home pay

The real take-home pay, measured in the BankservAfrica’s Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), saw an encouraging rise in February as the sharp slowdown in inflation through 2024 continues to have a positive effect on salary earners’ purchasing power. While supporting...

Big changes ahead for payments industry

There is an urgent need for decisive action to ensure profitable and sustainable long-term growth in the payments industry.Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s 22nd annual Global Payments Report, titled Fortune Favors the Bold. It emphasises the strategic imperative for...

Massive increase in ransomware attacks

Alarming new findings from NordStellar reveal that ransomware attacks are skyrocketing, causing serious concerns to businesses around the world. Up to 20 March 2025, 2 040 new ransomware cases were made public on the dark web, which marks an 81% increase compared to...

Reset expectations about AI’s impact on productivity and headcount

Despite artificial intelligence’s (AI) promise for enhancing efficiency, many organisations struggle to turn investments in traditional and generative AI (GenAI) into material improvements in worker productivity, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner's survey of...

Semiconductor Foundry 2.0 enters growth phase

According to IDC’s latest Worldwide Semiconductor Supply Chain Tracking Intelligence report, the global semiconductor market, following a recovery in 2024, is expected to experience steady growth in 2025. The broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market -  encompassing foundry,...

UN agencies move to protect satellite navigation

Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean states must urgently enhance the protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International...

Stablecoins rise to hold 8% of crypto market cap

While crypto investors often seek the thrill of high-risk, high-reward opportunities, many are increasingly turning to stablecoins to weather market volatility. This shift in preferences combined with regulatory clarity, growing institutional interest, and the rise of...

Valid accounts come under attack

Valid accounts were increasingly being leveraged as an initial attack vector in 2024, representing 31,4% of cases. Public-facing applications still hold the top position with 39,2% of cases. These findings were reported in the recent Kaspersky Incident Response...

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Kaspersky, Vox deliver protection for SA users

Kaspersky has partnered with Vox, an Internet Service Provider and telecom operator in South Africa, to boost cyber protection of local users. Vox was looking for consumer cybersecurity solutions that would strengthen the protection of its customers from malware....

PAICTA, Check Point partner to on cybersecurity skills access

The Pan African Information Communication Technology Association (PAICTA), an organisation that advocates for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), young people, women, and people with disabilities by creating an integrated and inclusive society through integrated...

What happens in cyberspace never goes away …

Social media can be a useful tool for potential employers, as valuable insights into the public and online personality of a candidate can be gleaned from past and current behaviour shared on a public platform. Annelize van Rensburg, director: executive search at...

Digital transformation is a business imperative

While digital transformation may seem like an overwhelming exercise for enterprises with a large investment in legacy infrastructure, the reality is that it has become imperative. By Amritesh Anand, associate vice-president at In2IT Technologies The longer businesses...

Confronting the myth: is cloud ERP the only solution?

Moving with the times when it comes to technology is no longer an option, but a necessity for businesses across the board. For manufacturers and distributors, investing in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is no longer an option, but an essential software,...

ERP is a growth investment

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions have gained significant ground over the past few years. Primarily driven by the pandemic and rapidly changing business expectations, ERP solutions have become more capable, accessible and resilient. They offer organisations...

Sharpening endpoint protection is critical

Crypto-mining, hacking, vulnerabilities, and threats - protecting the organisation's endpoints has never been more important than it is today, writes Reggie Nkabinde, consultant: modern platform-security at Altron Karabina. Crypto-mining malware has seen a significant...

BCX collaborates to empower mine with 5G

BCX has collaborated with partners on 5G-enabling the Nungu Mine in Elandspruit. The deployment of the latest 5G-enabled technologies is set to enhance the mine's operational efficiencies and safety. "This is a game changer for the entire industry and the hundreds of...

Fujitsu announces next-gen Primergy M7 server series

Fujitsu has announced the launch of its next-generation Primergy M7 servers leveraging the new 4th gen of Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Platform technology. Offering best-in-class performance and energy efficiency on industry-standard CPU technology, the Primergy M7...

LookSee debuts free-to-use solar score

Standard Bank's home efficiency platform LookSee.co.za has worked with Riskscape, a geospatial actuarial solutions provider, to develop a free-to-use, online Solar Score for South African homeowners which takes individual property conditions into account in...

Senior Data Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Responsible for...

Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Business Analyst (CH1150)

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...

Junior Data Scientist (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Senior Developer

An exciting opportunity has become available within the IT Consulting industry, for a Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer. This is a remote position.A fast-growing international startup consultancy building bespoke software to create digital transformation...

Business Analyst (CH1150) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...

Senior Developer – Western Cape Durbanville

An exciting opportunity has become available within the IT Consulting industry, for a Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer. This is a remote position.A fast-growing international startup consultancy building bespoke software to create digital transformation...

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