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...

Humanoid robots on the march

The global humanoid robot market will reach $40,5-billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 38,2% from 2026 to 2033, says Grand View Research. The market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid technological advancements leading to more efficient and...

Four critical threats cybersecurity leaders must urgently address

There are four critical and unpredictable threats where attackers hold a significant advantage to successfully exploit weaknesses in targeted organisations, according to Gartner. These include deepfakes, AI application compromise, prompt injection, and software supply...

SA’s democracy can’t be taken for granted

As South Africa marks 30 years of constitutional democracy, leading legal scholars and public intellectuals have warned that the country’s democratic future will depend not only on the strength of the Constitution, but on accountable leadership, active citizenship,...

Structural shifts redefine how African markets work

The era of expansion-led growth in Africa is over, with the continent’s business leadership class pivoting from growth narrative to institutional proof, according to the latest IndustryTrends Report from TheBoardroom Africa. The report brings together insights from 30...

SA scale-ups grow faster than the broader economy

While South Africa’s economy is expected to grow by around 1% this year amid persistent unemployment, constrained investment conditions and uncertain geopolitics, a group of locally founded high-growth companies is expanding at more than 40 times that rate, creating...

CFOs must stop mistaking finance AI deployment for value creation

Finance functions are rapidly moving AI from experimentation into production, but many CFOs are still struggling to convert AI deployment into significant business value, according to Gartner. Marco Steecker, director analyst, research in the Gartner Finance practice,...

Data drives strong Telkom earnings

Telkom SA SOC has published strong financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026. Group revenue increased by 1,4% to R44 477-million, driven by robust data revenue growth of 7,6%. Data revenue now contributes 59,8% to total group revenue, up from 56.4% in the...

Vehicle sales defy headwinds to hit 12-year high

New vehicles sales in May reached 51 071 units, the highest monthly total recorded since May 2013 and representing a 12,8% increase over May 2025, according to naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. “Rising new vehicle sales in South Africa continue to confound...

SOC blind spot could miss threats

A new global Kaspersky Security Services report ‘Anatomy of a Cyber World’* reveals a blind spot in enterprise security operations centres (SOCs): while performance is typically measured by detection and response speed, organisations rarely assess whether they’re...

Resurgence of vulnerable whales in southeastern Atlantic

More than 40 years after the end of commercial whaling, new research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) reveals a recent increase in sightings of the world’s two largest whale species – blue and fin - in the southeastern Atlantic. The findings, published in the...

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Veeam launches DataAI Command Platform

Veeam Software announced its Veeam DataAI Command Platform at VeeamON 2026 in New York City. The DataAI Command Platform is the result of Veeam’s acquisition of Securiti AI fused with its own resilience offerings. “The infrastructure to deploy AI exists. The...

Sage expands developer platform with AI tools

Sage has announced new tools and commercial options designed to make it easier for developers and partners to build, launch and scale solutions across Sage products. The update introduces a more unified developer experience across Sage Intacct, Sage X3 and Sage...

GoTyme Bank hits 1m app migrations

GoTyme Bank (formerly TymeBank) has had more than 1-million downloads of its new app, just three months since its launch. Customers were able to transition to the new app with minimal disruption. All banking information and personal data – including accounts, balances...

SAS expands SAS Viya with AI

SAS has announced expansions to SAS Viya that advance the platform’s agentic AI features, introducing new AI assistants, agent infrastructure and acceleration tools. Together, these updates build on SAS Viya’s existing AI foundation, helping organisations move from...

Africa must think in grid-scale power to compete in the AI economy

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping global energy demand, with implications that extend well beyond traditional power planning. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the growing energy footprint of data centres. Facilities...

Ozow expands payment ecosystem

Ozow has announced a new partnership with Happy Pay that will enable its merchants to offer buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) at checkout, without requiring any additional integration. South Africa’s BNPL market was projected to grow to over $815-milliomn (approximately...

Santi4 modernises investment management

Santi4, a next-generation investment technology platform, has launched  with R720-billion ($35-billion) in client assets under administration, and is positioned to reach the R1-trillion ($58-billion) milestone within the next year. The platform enters the market with...

Connectivity fails when people can’t use it

As South Africa prepares to mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17 May, the conversation around connectivity is shifting from infrastructure to impact. Vuyani Jarana, CEO of Ilitha Telecommunications, says the next phase of South Africa’s...

Your multi-cloud strategy is a lie. It’s actually a Frankenstack

When cloud first hit mainstream business use, companies were told to move fast. Then they were told to move everything. Now, many organisations are discovering what they actually built, and it’s not a modern platform, or a streamlined architecture, and it certainly...

Camunda Developer – Gauteng Midrand

We are seeking skilled Camunda Developers to join a dynamic technology team focused on designing, developing, and supporting enterprise workflow and process automation solutions. The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Camunda BPM, Java-based...

Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialist – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialist to design, develop, and deliver trusted business intelligence and data analytics solutions that support operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be...

Technical Lead

TECHNICAL LEAD Location: Pietermaritzburg, KZNPlease note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application!NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: Heavy automotive industry experience...

Technical Lead – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg

TECHNICAL LEAD Location: Pietermaritzburg, KZNPlease note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application!NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: Heavy automotive industry experience...

Junior IT Assistant

Do you want to grow your IT skills and experience with a successful team? Job Title: IT Support SpecialistLocation: Irene, PretoriaSalary: R20K – R25K Negotiable depending on experienceAbout The clientOur client has become a successful national leader in sustainable...

Junior IT Assistant – Gauteng Gauteng

Do you want to grow your IT skills and experience with a successful team? Job Title: IT Support SpecialistLocation: Irene, PretoriaSalary: R20K – R25K Negotiable depending on experienceAbout The clientOur client has become a successful national leader in sustainable...

Service Desk Analyst

Global legal practice is looking to appoint a Service Desk Analyst The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for providing professional, responsive first and second-line IT support to partners, fee earners and business services staff across the offices.Required:Relevant...

Service Desk Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Global legal practice is looking to appoint a Service Desk Analyst The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for providing professional, responsive first and second-line IT support to partners, fee earners and business services staff across the offices.Required:Relevant...

Full Stack Developer (React)

Are you a Full Stack Developer with strong React and .NET core experience, based in Durban? Do you want to be part of an organisation that sees the value in their true assets - their people. Join a team of like-minded devs and be rewarded with challenging work and a...

Full Stack Developer (React) – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga Rocks

Are you a Full Stack Developer with strong React and .NET core experience, based in Durban? Do you want to be part of an organisation that sees the value in their true assets - their people. Join a team of like-minded devs and be rewarded with challenging work and a...

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