Study uncovers hidden human cost of online gambling

Nearly three quarters (72%) of South African online gamblers describe themselves as being in control of their gambling – but a new study indicates that the reality might be very different. A national study by Yazi reveals a more troubling reality beneath the...

These are the pioneers building next-era AI infrastructure

The World Economic Forum has announced its 2026 Technology Pioneers cohort, recognising 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries that are developing breakthrough technologies with the potential to transform industries and societies. The cohort reflects the growing...

Access to capital a persistent barrier for SA’s young entrepreneurs

South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis continues to deepen as reflected in Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS). The data shows that 258 000 South Africans under the age of 34 lost their jobs in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the growing...

Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?

The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...

Kaspersky joins Interpol-Afripol operation

Kaspersky recently assisted its partner law enforcement agencies Interpol and Africapol in a joint effort to disrupt cybercrime across the African region. Dubbed “Serengeti”, the operation has led to the arrest of more than 1 000 individuals suspected of links to...

Sales uptick for hardcopy peripherals

The global HCP market rebounded in the third quarter of 2024, achieving a 3,8% year-over-year (YoY) growth to approximately 20,3-million units shipped in. This marks a positive shift following five consecutive quarters of YoY declines, according to the IDC Worldwide...

$70m programme aims to promote quality health research in Africa

The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) has launched the second phase of a multimillion-dollar programme developing world-class research and African scientific leaders on the continent, while strengthening African institutions. The second phase of the...

Top 10 data and analytics trends for 2023

Gartner has identified the Top 10 data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2023 that can guide D&A leaders to create new sources of value by anticipating change and transforming extreme uncertainty into new business opportunities. "The need to deliver provable...

Nigeria, Turkey, UAE top countries for crypto ownership

Global crypto revenue is expected to double to nearly $38-billion in 2023, with more than half that value coming from market leaders the US and UK. But when it comes to crypto adoption, the two countries don't even make the Top 10. According to data from...

Short-form video proving popular with marketing departments

Social media marketers plan to double down on short-form video this year, according to research from OnlyAccounts.io, which says that a third of them plan to invest in the format more than any other type of content. The rise of short-form videos, first popularised by...

Resilient economy pushes April BETI up

After two consecutive months of declines, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) increased in April 2023. Although encouraging, it is unlikely that this is the start of a notable recovery phase in the economy as the index deteriorated on an annual and...

Usurpa Gallery introduces a new medium of fine art

As the first fine-art physical NFT gallery in South Africa, the Usurpa Gallery has taken a bold new step by opening The New Medium group exhibition featuring 12 local artists. The organisers say the exhibition - running at the gallery until 1 June - adds a "new...

US agencies take down Russian malware network

The US Justice Department has announced the completion of a court-authorised operation, code-named Medusa, to disrupt a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by sophisticated malware, called "Snake". The US Government attributes the malware to a unit...

Spike in demand for deepfakes on the darkweb

Kaspersky has discovered that deepfake creation tools and services are available on darknet marketplaces and, depending on the complexity of the project and the quality of the final product, prices for one minute of deepfake video range from $300 to $20 000. The...

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TFG offer social customer reviews

In what it believes is a first of its kind in South Africa, TFG (The Foschini Goup) is pioneering a modern way to review products online by adding functionality that allows shoppers to upload photographs and video links of themselves and their purchases to an online...

The changing workplace

It's the 21st century and the way we work is rapidly changing. More people are choosing to do their work away from the office, a movement inspired and often implemented by Millennials. With the leaps and bounds of technological progression, being chained to a cubicle...

New devices from Acer

Acer has expanded its portfolio of ultraslim convertible and detachable Windows 10 devices with the next generation of Swift, Spin and Switch models. The additions all incorporate the new, exceptionally powerful 8th Generation Intel Core processors, more secure...

A vision for digital health

We live in an unprecedented era of technological innovation, writes Nivashini Narsiah, technology consulting principal director for health and public sector at Accenture in South Africa. Digital breakthroughs are empowering healthcare organisations to improve labour...

Securing customer communication is best left to experts

Every day, several times a day, customers trust businesses with their personal information. A single transaction can generate reams and reams of data. Identification numbers, physical addresses, phone numbers, bank account details -- a customer parts with all these...

Cybersecurity and the future model

Industry leaders presented a wide range of topics and case studies at the Cyber Security in Banking Conference recently, highlighting the latest trends and development in cyber security. The event offered a comprehensive and multi-facetted agenda relevant to all...

BDO advises risk assessment

In a new white paper published today, BDO's global cybersecurity leadership group stresses the importance of businesses gaining an understanding of their unique risk profiles in order to ensure the right cyber insurance for their needs. Cyber insurance: managing the...

Parity implements Sage X3 Fast Start for Lutramart Oils

Parity, a Sage Platinum Reseller, implemented Sage X3 Fast Start for Lutramart Oils -- an independent oil and lubricants company in just 21 days. As a small business providing oils, greases and coolants to a range of industries, including the mining sector, power...

Top trends impacting app development

The world of app development is in a constant state of change, with coders having to learn and relearn their craft on an ongoing basis. But the emergence of exciting new possibilities in the Internet of Things (IoT) and user interface fields is stepping up the pace of...

Engagement vital to digital transformation

Organisations are urged to embrace digital transformation to remain competitive. Jonathan Jardim, software developer at SilverBridge Holdings, believes that while technology forms an important part of this process, the human element should not be forgotten. "We are...

Lead Python Developer (AI/ML & Cloud, NVIDIA SDKs) (George Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of cutting-edge Intelligent Security Solutions in George seeks to fill the role of a Lead Python Developer who is an expert in Python and highly experienced with AWS services and AI/ML technologies. The ideal candidate will not only lead...

Technical Business Analyst

Technical Business AnalystMinimum Requirements:5+ years of proficient skills in SQL3+ years experience in Unix/Linux Operation systems3-5 years minimum experience in an analyst role (Financial Services industry preferred)Experience in production support...

Lead C# Developer

The successful candidate will be part of a team tasked to look after the back-end system. You will be adding new, as well as improve existing functionality within the system, using the Scrum Agile methodology. Day to day tasks involves joining standup sessions,...

Technical Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

Technical Business AnalystMinimum Requirements:5+ years of proficient skills in SQL3+ years experience in Unix/Linux Operation systems3-5 years minimum experience in an analyst role (Financial Services industry preferred)Experience in production support...

Lead C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The successful candidate will be part of a team tasked to look after the back-end system. You will be adding new, as well as improve existing functionality within the system, using the Scrum Agile methodology. Day to day tasks involves joining standup sessions,...

Project Manager (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR ability to work on multiple projects concurrently & broad knowledge of business and financial products is sought to fill the role of the next Project Manager wanted by a dynamic Financial Services Group. Your core role will be to successfully...

Network Technician -2024-10

NETWORK TECHNICIAN - HYBRID MODEL - CONTRACT - TRAVEL WILL BE REQUIRED TWO WEEKS PER MONTH. MIGHT INCREASE IN NEED. IT Network Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of an organization's computer networks. Overall, an IT...

FullStack C# Developer

Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to own the role, manage traffic for development-related tasks, manage internal and external client expectations and maintain the software using C#, JavaScript and SQL Server. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in...

UI/UX Designer – Western Cape Cape Town

Collaborate with Business Analysts and Business Owners to gather and assess user requirements.Illustrate design concepts through storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps.Create UI mock-ups and prototypes to demonstrate how applications will function and appear.Produce...

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