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...

GenAI advances that will shape procurement

Progress in generative AI (GenAI) is poised to impact the procurement function through advancements in three areas, according to Gartner. Agentic reasoning, multimodality, and AI agents are the advancements that will redefine how procurement operates and significantly...

Digital transformation accelerates drug development, discovery process

Ever-increasing drug discovery and development timelines is a multiscale issue causing delays in patient access to medicines and increasing costs for pharmaceutical companies. Digital transformation could streamline the process, accelerate innovation, and improve...

Investors turn to SA amid mineral diversification efforts

As global players make strides towards transitioning to a cleaner energy future, demand for critical minerals - which are essential for the production of lithium-ion batteries and associated technologies behind solar and wind components and renewable power systems -...

Consumers are spending more on groceries and eating out

FNB's card data shows that individual customers are spending more of their income on groceries and entertainment, which includes out-of-home experiences such as eating out. Today, groceries account for 28% of customer spend, compared to 27% last year, and...

SA scientists to jet off to Dallas for Regeneron ISEF

A group of six young scientists from South Africa will travel to Dallas, Texas to showcase their scientific brilliance on the global stage at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). They all won the opportunity to represent the country...

Beware scammers feeding on Africa’s crypto craze

Cryptocurrency has become incredibly popular in Africa and, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), transactions hit $20-billion a month from as early as 2021. But its popularity as an alternative route to financial stability, investments, and payments has...

FNB on the hunt for young entrepreneurs

Entries for the second year of the FNB Youth Start-up Accelerator (YSA) programme - in partnership with Fetola - are now open. The programme provides mentorship, training, and support to young, committed, first-time entrepreneurs. The YSA programme is a fresh,...

Structured data management still driving enterprise storage market

Structured databases/data management continued driving the largest share of enterprise IT infrastructure spending in the second half of 2022 (2H22), says International Data Corporation (IDC), which adds that organisations spent $7,6-billion on compute and storage...

Government agencies come under attack

The first quarter of 2023 has already seen 32 significant cyberattacks on government agencies, according to data from Surfshark. A significant nine of these were reported to be cyber espionage - nearly as many as during the whole of 2022. Yearly tendencies show that...

Caught in the act: astronomers spot a star devouring a planet

A new study published online Wednesday, May 3, in the journal Nature documents the first observation of an aging star swallowing a planet. After running out of fuel in its core, the star began to grow in size, shrinking the gap with its neighboring planet, eventually...

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The second scramble for Africa

For the second time in history, the African continent has become a focal point for global expansion, writes Carla Collett, senior associate at Webber Wentzel. As a result of this, valuable goods, services and intellectual property are being exported into Africa. With...

Carpooling helps to get cities moving

Could carpooling be the future of urban mobility, asks Chris Megan, CEO and co-founder of mobility app, uGoMyWay. There would be something gratifying about guessing the future, particularly when it is patently counterintuitive. Isn't carpooling all about that quaint...

DVT presents value-based Agile solutions delivery course

Software and solutions company DVT will soon be running the last of its ICAgile Certified Professional in Business Value Analysis courses for 2017.  Deidré Forbay, Senior BA and Certified ICAgile BVA Trainer at DVT, discusses harnessing value with Agile.Working in a...

How do employees want to work?

Lauren Timmer-Somer, head of Marketing and Technology Services at Ricoh SA, outlines nine ways that employees want companies to beat the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.First there was water and steam. Then there was electricity. The Third Industrial...

Consolidation on the cards for Ghanaian ICT

While the Ghanaian ICT market is more mature in comparison to other West African countries, quality of service (QoS) remains a challenge, with telcos and internet service providers (ISPs) struggling to offer seamless connectivity of voice and data services. According...

DevOps: the missing link

Greg Pritchett, MD of Marval, examines why he thinks there's something missing from the DevOps model. For IT professionals, the idea of having a more collaborative approach between development and operations is highly appealing. Getting rid of the isolated "siloes",...

All-in-one tool helps SMEs digitise

mobical.me, a free all-in-one business tool for SMEs, schools, clubs and associations is a comprehensive platform to simplify business and personal digital engagement. The platform was established as a means to help entrepreneurs and SMEs create their own web presence...

Africa could yield very loyal customers

"Has Africa's growth run out of steam?" begins a McKinsey Global Institute (McKinsey) report. It's called Lions on the move II: Realizing the potential of Africa's economies, dated September 2016. My short answer is: no. But you must embrace the nuance of what it is...

Teach coding to grow the economy

Tomorrow's workplace holds incredible opportunities for individuals with the ability to code, says Alan Turnley-Jones, executive for services for the Middle East and Africa at Dimension Data. It's no secret that the digital revolution is going to create major...

Stronger banking security is needed

The financial services industry is under increased threat from cybercriminals who use ingenious methods to attack institutions and consumers. Cybercriminals are employing ever more sophisticated means to intercept online transactions and commit fraud. Banks, financial...

Front-End Developer – Western Cape Century City

Our client creates unbelievable digital experiences in physical spaces, focussing on retail, brand experience and attractions. Combining an in-house technology platform with a huge range of hardware to help brands communicate best to their customers, visitors, fans -...

UI/UX Designer

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...

Business Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Project Manager (12 Months Contract – Wits AGINCOURT)

Additional Information:The South African Medical Research Council/Wits University Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt) is an exceptional health and population research centre based in the Wits School of Public Health, Faculty of Health...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

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...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

SAP Specialist at QES

My client based in Cape Town(North) is currently looking for a SAP Manager to join themCape Town based / Hybrid work modelTo build, maintain and manage a team of SAP professionals to support a stable SAPenvironment and maximise SAP usage while critically assessing new...

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