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...

Veeam streamlines African distribution

Kathy Gibson reports from the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2026 – Veeam has finalised the consolidation of its distribution landscape in Africa. As part of this updated model, Veeam has onboarded Mitsumi Distribution as a new distributor for East and West Africa, while...

SA’s Saucecode garners global awards

South African company Saucecode has been gathering global awards for its home-grown Roboteur automation platform, which is deployed in enterprises as varied as Nedbank, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Cine Centre. CIOReview Magazine Europe recently awarded Saucecode...

Novus warns of lower earnings

Novus Holdings has issued a trading statement, alerting shareholders to reduced earnings for the year ended 31 March 2026. The company cautions that earnings per share (EPS) is expected to be between 78.58 cents and 89.66 cents, reflecting a decrease of between 19,1%...

Veeam aims to put trust back into the data platform

Kathy Gibson reports from the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted enterprises’ relationship with their data, which could expose that data to new threats. To plug this emerging gap in enterprise resilience, Veeam has added a new...

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...

Turning youth potential into economic impact

South Africa’s youth are entering a labour market that is being reshaped by AI, digital technologies and automation which create new opportunities – but it’s also exposing a widening gap between the skills young people have today and those required for the future...

Habitat loss could foster a new species of crane

A collaborative project led by the Endangered Wildlife Trust and International Crane Foundation is underway to understand the Wattled Crane decline in Mpumalanga, which has plummeted from around 45 breeding pairs to just four pairs today. In addition, citizen science...

The two reasons Bitcoin is in the doldrums

Trading at around $61 000 – down more than 50% from its record high and suffering its steepest weekly decline since 2022 - Bitcoin is in the grip of a “mild crypto winter”, according to the deVere Group. Yet despite the sharp correction, Nigel Green, CEO of deVere...

Cisco urges campus switch refresh after ‘Mythos Moment’

Campus switch revenue grew at double-digit rates for the second quarter in a row, according to the Dell’Oro Group, prompting market leaders Cisco to respond that the “Mythos Moment” is a critical turning point for campus network refresh. “The combination of higher...

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Dell rewrites the rules of storage modernisation, performance

Dell Technologies has introduced Dell PowerStore Elite, a new class of modern storage platform that delivers breakthrough performance and efficiency through software-driven innovation and a fully refreshed hardware platform. PowerStore Elite supports block, file,...

How a school run led to inDrive’s latest anti-bullying initiative

School bullying remains one of the most widespread yet least visible challenges affecting young people around the world. While many children experience bullying, far fewer speak openly about it, often leaving parents and caregivers unaware that anything is wrong. In...

Google launches Notebooks in Gemini

Google has launched Notebooks in Gemini, a new feature that brings the power of NotebookLM directly into the Gemini app, helping people organise information, manage complex projects and learn more effectively in one place. With AI becoming an increasingly important...

Africa’s AI future will be built on its networks

The technology industry is entering a new era defined by an AI Supercycle that is reshaping infrastructure, investment, and innovation worldwide, writes Samer Lutfi, head of MEA hyperscaler and AI cloud at Nokia. This is not a passing trend or a narrow software...

Sanlam advances people transformation with cloud, data and AI

For large, diversified financial services organisations, transforming human capital functions is no longer only about digitising HR processes. Increasingly, it is about creating an integrated, data-driven foundation that enables better workforce planning, stronger...

I pulled Excalibur from the stone and used it to trim my hedges

By Barry Buck, with Claude Fable 5 - This week Anthropic handed the village folk the keys to the armoury. Claude Fable 5 – a Mythos-class model, the tier whose legend of being too dangerous to release precedes it – is now generally available for a limited period. Its...

Unpacking the risks major event organisers must manage

The Comrades Marathon is one of South Africa’s most enduring symbols of resilience, with thousands of runners taking to the road each year in a display of grit and determination, while millions of spectators watch with pride. Yet the spectacle that unfolds on race day...

Salesforce to transform football fan engagement

Salesforce has announced a landmark partnership, becoming an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America and Europe and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in North America and the host country Brazil. The multi-tournament partnership brings...

Lenovo powers FIFA World Cup 2026 operations

Lenovo is delivering a near real-time AI-powered infrastructure platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to enable ultra-low-latency IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) video distribution in addition to the traditional cable and satellite broadcast, intelligent content...

Mining and banking payouts drive growth

South African dividends increased 75% year on year to R143,2-billion during Q1 2026, says Computershare. The global financial services company says that the increase reflects higher dividend payments from metals and mining companies, as well as banks. The rebound from...

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Strong SQL skills are essential, including:Writing complex SQL queries and scripts. Developing and maintaining database views. Creating and optimising stored procedures. Developing database triggers. Performing query analysis and optimisation. Developing and executing...

Software Developer II – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking an experienced Software Developer II with strong [URL Removed] expertise to join a high-performing development team. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate front-end specialist who enjoys building scalable enterprise applications, mentoring...

Senior SQL Developer & Implementer – Gauteng Pretoria

Strong SQL skills are essential, including:Writing complex SQL queries and scripts. Developing and maintaining database views. Creating and optimising stored procedures. Developing database triggers. Performing query analysis and optimisation. Developing and executing...

Senior Data Analyst

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Analyst (Business Intelligence focus) for a 3-month contract based in Johannesburg. This is an urgent requirement for a specialist who can step into a global BI environment and deliver high-quality reporting, dashboards, and...

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The purpose of a DevOps engineer is to facilitate collaboration between development and operations teams, enabling them to deliver high-quality software more efficiently and reliably. DevOps engineers achieve this by improving collaboration, automating processes,...

Senior Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Analyst (Business Intelligence focus) for a 3-month contract based in Johannesburg. This is an urgent requirement for a specialist who can step into a global BI environment and deliver high-quality reporting, dashboards, and...

DevOps Engineer – Salesforce – Gauteng Braamfontein

The purpose of a DevOps engineer is to facilitate collaboration between development and operations teams, enabling them to deliver high-quality software more efficiently and reliably. DevOps engineers achieve this by improving collaboration, automating processes,...

C# Developer

We are looking for an Intermediate C# developer with about 3 years of experience.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain C#/.NET applications.Design, develop, test, and maintain React applicationsDevelop and support RESTful Web APIs and backend...

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We are seeking a highly motivated, assertive, and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate Agile practices and processes, ensuring that our teams effectively adhere to the principles of Scrum. This person needs to...

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We are looking for an Intermediate C# developer with about 3 years of experience.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain C#/.NET applications.Design, develop, test, and maintain React applicationsDevelop and support RESTful Web APIs and backend...

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