CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

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...

How to manage a growing robotic workforce

Eighty percent of humans will engage with smart robots on a daily basis, and one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots, rather than humans, by 2030, according to Gartner. Organisations are placing greater emphasis on enhancing the capabilities of their...

Poor platform security leaves printers vulnerable

Many IT teams are overlooking platform security, leaving concerning security gaps. This is among the findings from an HP Wolf Security report, ‘Securing the Print Estate: A Proactive Lifecycle Approach to Cyber Resilience”, that highlights the challenges of securing...

MTN , ZTE debut 5G ultra-range maritime coverage

MTN South Africa and ZTE have announced Africa's first 5G Ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, with benefits for maritime connectivity, tourism and the economic prospects of local fishermen. The deployment of Ultra-range 5G network in Mossel Bay will...

South Africans increasingly using crypto for payments

South Africans are not only using cryptocurrency as an investment - they are increasingly using crypto to pay for goods and services, according to a new report by crypto investment app Luno. “One of the fundamental principles of money is its redeemability,” says...

Phishing links lurk behind images

At the end of August, Kaspersky experts discovered a phishing campaign with an unusual attack vector – through an image. This scam targeted organisations in the fields of online retail, distribution, transportation, and logistics. The cyber attackers aimed to steal...

Venture capital funding in cybersecurity heading to record levels

The surging cost of cybercrime - expected to jump from a shocking $9,2-trillion to a head-spinning $13,8-trillion in the next four years - continues fueling cybersecurity market growth, both in revenue and the amount of capital poured into the companies working in...

Alarming surge in AI-driven cybercrime

Trend Micro has warned that threat actors have bounced back from recent law enforcement efforts to unleash a new wave of attacks leveraging AI and other techniques – revealing that it blocked almost 47-million email threats, more than 7 000 ransomware attempts, and...

Cloud innovations drive enterprise efficiency

Cloud computing is rapidly transforming how enterprises operate by optimising performance, enhancing scalability, and ensuring sustainability. The integration of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, edge computing, and AI/ML technologies are driving enterprises toward...

Climate change catches agro-food sector off guard

With Africa being highly vulnerable to climate shocks, research by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) master’s graduate Koaile Monaheng has shed light on how South Africa’s agro-food sector - a crucial, yet often overlooked industry - faces significant risks and...

Mustek reports lower revenue

Mustek has reported revenue of R8,51-billion for the year ended 30 June 2024, down 16% from the R10,13-billion in 2023. Gross profit percentage decreased to 12,2%, from 13,9% last year. Headline earnings per share 67,13 cents, down 82,1% from 2023’s 357,18 cents....

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Stefanutti Stocks moves cloud back home

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The last year-and-a-half has seen a rapid rise in all forms of contactless payments. For merchants across the globe, enabling these payments as a means to reduce surface contact has been a pandemic trading necessity. However, as time moves on, choosing which payment...

Kyocera adds intelligent A3 MFP TASKalfa devices

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As the global Covid-19 crisis began to unfold in 2020, the cloud had to be ready and capable of scaling dramatically and reliably to meet massive, unplanned-for demand, as huge portions of everyday life were dumped onto cloud infrastructure overnight. By delivering on...

Continental uses supercomputer to drive basic research

Continental, the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon in France have received a grant worth 43-million core hours of supercomputer time for their joint basic research project. The project, which aims to drive fundamental...

Warm up those cold calls in the era of POPIA

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has set down firm frameworks that companies have to abide by to avoid fines, criminal persecution and potential reputation loss. Breaching the rules and regulations outlined by this Act can have serious financial...

Navigating internet usage and safety against digital predators

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Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and upgrade SQL Server instances: Ensure that all database environments are deployed, maintained, and managed.Develop and implement database security policies: Protect sensitive data by establishing and enforcing security...

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ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical & solutions-driven Technical Business Analyst with strong SQL expertise and a background in Software development is sought by a Durban-based Financial Services company to join its team. You will play a key part in aligning client...

Senior Backend Developer

The client is seeking a skilled Backend Software Developer with 6+ years of experience, preferably in the payments or SaaS industry, to design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using C#, VB.NET, SQL, and RabbitMQ in a hybrid work environment. Key...

Senior Backend Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

The client is seeking a skilled Backend Software Developer with 6+ years of experience, preferably in the payments or SaaS industry, to design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using C#, VB.NET, SQL, and RabbitMQ in a hybrid work environment. Key...

Java Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Java Developer (Advanced Level) Location: Menlyn / Midrand / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation Our client in the motor industry is looking for a highly skilled Java Developer to join a dynamic, international team within the Production Visualization domain. This is your...

UI/UX Designer

A vacancy is available for a creative, innovative, analytical and experienced self-starter to join this dynamic company and to take responsibility for the full design process of web-based and mobile business applications, including user experience and user interface...

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