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...

WiFi 7 to drive enterprise WLAN growth in 2025

Excess inventory in the channel has been cleared, and WLAN revenue is expected to grow 12% in 2025, according to Dell’Oro Group, which adds that WiFi 7 shipments will shoot up this year – representing more than a third of Indoor AP revenues. “We expect that in 2028,...

Datatec notifies TCP as Dimensional Fund Advisors ups shareholding

Datatec has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel as Dimensional Fund Advisors acquires a substantial percentage of the group’s shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors is acting on behalf of itself and in its capacity as investment manager, and on...

Income inequality still high – but there are green shoots

South Africa’s middle and upper classes are growing and becoming more economically inclusive - but challenges remain, according to the latest report from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing: Social Mobility in South Africa. The...

Consumer confidence recovers in time for Black Friday

NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first nine months of 2024, showing healthy revenue prospects for the FMCG and Tech & Durables retail sectors. The report highlights a positive shift in consumer sentiment...

Voting for Channelwise Awards extended

Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey has been extended to midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy...

Fintech transforms African financial services

Fintech companies in Africa have nearly tripled in number since 2020, improving access to finance for people and businesses across the continent, according to a new EIB report. The report, Finance in Africa 2024, highlights improvements in the African financial sector...

African business leaders upbeat on technology’s impact

More than 300 African business and technology leaders gathered yesterday at the local edition of the SAP Now series of global events to discuss opportunities for the greater adoption of technology to power growth and innovation on the continent. Speaking at the event,...

Nutanix focuses on emerging markets

Kathy Gibson reports - Nutanix is pursuing a growth strategy - with a specific focus on emerging markets, particularly in Africa. “We are investing in Africa as we see the potential and need to acquire market share,” says Shaista Ahmed, channel sales director for...

Dell adds AI experiences to the modern workspace

Dell Technologies is bringing a comprehensive portfolio of AI PCs and workstations to the modern workplace. “From running complex AI workloads on workstations to using day-to-day AI-powered applications on laptops, the AI PC will be an important investment that pays...

ISPA looks to boost fibre Internet service levels

South Africa’s fibre Internet consumers will experience smoother line transfers if service providers adopt recommendations in the latest version of ISPA’s “Fibre Network Operator (FNO) and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Best Practice Recommendations” document....

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Remote work adds to financial institution insider threats

Now more than ever, insider threats pose a serious risk to financial institutions, especially those that have transitioned to alternate work environments to ensure business continuity, warns Fortinet. Fortinet's 2020 Securing Remote Work Survey revealed that the shift...

High-touch people management a powerful tool in talent retention

Retaining skills is one of the most challenging tasks for businesses all over the world as they try to find ways to cope with the talent tsunami, a phenomenon where people are resigning en-masse as lockdowns around the world end in search of new opportunities that...

An open source approach to a hybrid cloud environment

With a mix of old and new applications, on-premise and cloud infrastructure, as well as legacy and modern processes, many organisations are faced with the challenge of managing the growing costs and complexity of a hybrid IT landscape. By Danie Thom, open hybrid cloud...

Econz Wireless partners with PaySpace

Econz Wireless and PaySpace have announced an integration partnership. The partnership will allow mutual customers to take advantage of a bi-directional integration between the Econz Wireless Timecard mobile applications and PaySpace's Payroll platform. "This will...

How to take advantage of job opportunities in the tech sector

The South African tech ecosystem is thriving. This is reflected in the latest African Tech Ecosystems of the Future 2021/22 report by fDi, which ranked South Africa highly when it comes to recognising tech innovation and having an established digital start-up...

Adumo acquires alternative payments provider SwitchPay

South African fintech group Adumo has announced its investment into SwitchPay, a provider of alternative payment solutions for consumers both in-store and online. The value of the investment is undisclosed. According to Adumo CEO Paul Kent, the investment comes at a...

Fujitsu debuts lightweight mobile workstation

Fujitsu has expanded its line of workstations with the entry-level mobile Fujitsu Workstation Celsius H5511, designed to meet the needs of architects, engineers, designers, creators, and students who need the perfect balance of power, performance and mobility, along...

My Smart City platform speeds Cape Town service delivery

The My Smart City team in Cape Town is reporting improved turnaround times for the resolution of reported service delivery issues logged onto its platform in Cape Town. My Smart City has reported a four-fold improvement in resolving service delivery issues like water...

Unlocking the value of big data in Africa

The fourth industrial revolution is exciting. It would be even more so if it could be more aggressively leveraged in Africa; Two of the essential components and assets in 4IR are data and data analytics. We need to know how these can be used to support the growth,...

Africa Data Centres opens 10MW Lagos facility

Africa Data Centres has opened its new 10MW data centre facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Stephane Duproz, CEO of Africa Data Centres, describes Nigeria as one of the company's key markets as there is a rapidly-growing demand for data centres in the region, which is hungry...

BI Consultant

Our client is seeking a Junior to Intermediate BI Analyst with hands-on experience across the Microsoft BI suite, including MS SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and Power BI, coupled with strong business analysis skills. This is a 3-6 month contract ideal for someone who thrives in a...

BI Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a Junior to Intermediate BI Analyst with hands-on experience across the Microsoft BI suite, including MS SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and Power BI, coupled with strong business analysis skills. This is a 3-6 month contract ideal for someone who thrives in a...

Senior District Project Managers at Takora – North West North West

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree or a Diploma in Civil Engineering.Must have 10-12 years post-graduate experience as a Project Manager.Must have knowledge of budgeting and...

IT Applications Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

IntroductionResponsible for SAGE ERP and all Bespoke systems. Lead the support and maintenance of business information systems. Work with FB Application and Infrastructure team and appointed partners to maximize efficiency and minimize risk to the business. Contribute...

React Native Developer (Hybrid) – Gauteng Lone Hill

Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking a highly skilled Intermediate React Native Developer to join their development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal candidate...

BI Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...

Senior JAVA Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. We are looking for...

Senior Java Developer (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE high-performance scalability & security as you develop and maintain all client-facing web systems as the next Senior Java Developer wanted by a leader in Intelligent Security Solutions. You will also respond to any critical system failures or...

SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

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