Human Resource

As mid-year approaches, many South African employees eagerly await news of potential salary increases. This period often brings hope for financial recognition and relief after months of hard work. However, with the country’s economic landscape still facing uncertainties from inflation trends to global market pressures, it’s important to understand what salary adjustments are realistic in 2025. This article explores the key factors shaping salary reviews this year and offers practical advice on how employees can navigate these discussions effectively.

A severe shortage of skilled labour is undermining construction across Africa, with South Africa among the hardest hit. In a 2024 report, the International Labour Organization (ILO) identified the skills gap as a major contributor to substandard construction work and escalating project costs.

Every small business owner dreams of landing a big customer. It’s the kind of breakthrough that doesn’t just change a business. It changes everything. For most entrepreneurs, the hustle isn’t only about profit. It’s about purpose.

Customer loyalty programmes have exploded in popularity, enticing consumers with points for everyday actions—swiping a credit card, hitting the gym, or making a purchase.

South Africa’s relay teams made headlines this month with their outstanding performance at the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou. From smooth baton passes to well-timed surges, they secured multiple victories and qualifications for the World Championships in Tokyo.

In today’s business environment, customer experience (CX) has become the defining factor for success. Companies can ill afford to ignore the importance of service management. If anything, it must become a strategic driver of customer satisfaction and loyalty.

In May 2025, GoodApp, a South African-born home services platform, was named Start-Up of the Year at the prestigious Intelligent ICT Awards, an honour that not only recognises technical achievement but also affirms the growing momentum behind purpose-driven African innovation.

A new wave of AI-powered prediction tools is beginning to challenge one of our oldest assumptions: that the future is inherently uncertain. After correctly forecasting the Bitcoin spike and achieving over 80% accuracy in March Madness, the AI prediction platform 4C Predictions is forcing analysts, investors, and skeptics to take a second look.

As South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) compliance continues to evolve, the financial and operational downsides of non-compliance are becoming important considerations. Not fully understanding the standards or mismanaging paperwork can lead to penalties, lost opportunities and reputational damage.

In a night dedicated to honouring digital innovation and technical brilliance, 4C Predictions claimed the spotlight—winning the prestigious “ICT Team of the Year” award at the 2025 Intelligent ICT Awards, hosted by Lynchpin Media.

inq. Group, a leader in intelligent connectivity and digital solutions, has been named the winner of the Innovation for Business Growth category at the prestigious Intelligent ICT Awards Africa, held on 8 May 2025.

The rise of AI-powered transcription tools has transformed how businesses document meetings and conversations, offering a full record of every word spoken.

In today’s digital age, your online presence is more than a personal diary or collection of memories. It’s a reflection of your professional persona and personal brand, playing a crucial role in the hiring process.

Since its launch five years ago, the Durban Chemicals Cluster (DCC) Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Accelerator has recorded tangible growth for the local chemicals industry, driving over R41 million in new sales and generating an estimated 359 new jobs.

The idea that creativity is all about the people in the room has dominated how we think about innovation for decades. Hire the right minds, assemble dynamic teams, mix seniority and junior energy; and the ideas will follow. But the physical space where this thinking takes place is often treated as secondary. A blank canvas. A neutral backdrop.

Waiting until you’re on the wrong side of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) before taking action is a risk no business can afford. Beyond the threat of hefty fines or legal consequences, there’s the potential for serious reputational damage – something that’s often far harder to recover from.

Leadership, for the longest time, has been mostly equated with charisma, assertiveness, and a commanding presence. The loudest voice in the room or the most gregarious personality tends to dominate, leaving introverts—those quieter, more reserved individuals—overlooked for leadership positions.

Synthesis Software Technologies, a leading South African software development and cloud solutions provider, today announced an exciting new partnership with Remapped, an innovative SaaS platform that significantly accelerates and optimizes Oracle workload assessments for AWS cloud migrations.

In today’s digital age, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rely heavily on their IT infrastructure to maintain smooth operations and stay competitive. However, managing IT systems can be complex and time-consuming, especially for SMEs with limited resources.

Really think about it. What would your answer be? Would you fall into the 40% of global CEOs who, according to professional services giant PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, doubt their companies will still exist in the next decade? If the answer is yes, ask yourself why. Now ask yourself: “Are the people in my company happy?”