A report polling CEOs and business leaders in the technology, telecommunications and content industries has found that broadband and 3G are some way off in SA, but once it hits, a handful of companies stand to gain.
A close look at salaries as a factor of certified skills confirms the deflated value of mass-produced certifications. A new skill set is in demand to support the networked, e-business economy.
Our survey found that job-hopping offers significant financial rewards, and that headhunting is a growing trend.
The ideals of the Rainbow Nation have yet to make their mark on the IT industry. Judging by our sample, the IT industry in SA is dominated by young white males.
Hoards of South African techies are leaving the country in search of better opportunities and a safer environment. The alluring prospect of being paid in a stronger currency doesn`t hurt either.
ITWeb`s third annual IT salary survey finds South African IT professionals made more money in 2000 than they did the previous year, although the gains were not as sharp as before.
Non-guaranteed incentives based on company performance are becoming commonplace.
Money is not nearly the number one job satisfaction factor. Holiday and flexible work hours come first.
Whopping increases and "out of this world" salary offers may have slowed down, but it`s still more profitable to be a professional in IT than in other industry.
The Bain FM E-index has ranked AfriCam, HealthBridge and Tradek as the three most exciting e-ventures in SA after examining more than 100 companies. But that doesn`t mean their futures are secure.
Two million South Africans are now connected to the Internet, but the rate of growth is slowing down, says Media Africa. The trend will not change until fixed-line competition is introduced.
Is it spam or research? Guy van den Berg wants to know how Web site owners think and he is willing to use unsolicited e-mail to find out.