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...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

AI boom propels foundry 2.0 market to $360bn

According to The broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market, comprising pure-play foundry, non-memory IDM, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT), and photomask fabrication, is projected to surpass $360-billion in 2026, representing 17% year-over-year growth. This...

Protecting personal data the foundation of trust in an AI-driven world

Yesterday (28 January) was World Data Privacy Day and organisations around the world should have paused to reflect on how personal information is collected, stored, and protected. That's the view of Ian Janse van Rensburg, head of security engineering: Africa at Check...

Smart clothing market to hit $38,94bn by 2033

The global smart clothing market size is expected to reach $38,94-billion in 2033 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2026 to 2033. Usage of smart clothing in sports and athletics is on the rise, striving to elevate performance, mitigate injuries, and...

WiFi 7 set to dominate as prices drop

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, WiFi 7 adoption is expected to peak in 2029, at a rate not seen since the zenith of...

Digitalisation is impacting family life

Kaspersky's latest global research shows that most people currently interact with their family members digitally: 86% of all survey participants communicate with family via messaging apps, 58% have regular video calls, and 44% have even established joint streaming...

SA one of the most difficult countries for debt collection

South Africa ranks as one of the most difficult countries for debt collection in the Allianz Trade’s Collection Complexity Score and Rating report with a score of 67 - which has remained unchanged for the past four years. The score represents a severe level of...

Open-source intelligence raises risks

The risk of crime related to open-source intelligence (OSINT) continues to escalate. This is according to Community Monitoring Service (CMS) senior manager Gerrit van Heerden, who says we are seeing a growing, increasingly clinical approach by criminals who are using...

Enterprise AI is at a critical tipping point

Kathy Gibson reports - We are at a critical moment in the race for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) – winning is no longer about who adopts AI, but who scales safely, efficiently and with business impact. This is the headline finding from IDC’s CIO Playbook, a...

We won’t see humanoid robots in manufacturing and supply chain soon

Through 2028, fewer than 100 companies will progress humanoid robot proofs of concept beyond experimentation, with no more than 20 companies going live in production for supply chain and manufacturing use cases, according to Gartner. Most production deployments of...

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Digital transformation an imperative for municipalities

Municipal debt is a pressing issue in South Africa, with local governments facing significant financial distress which has resulted in a cycle of financial instability that threatens the delivery of essential services. The debt owed by municipalities totals well over...

Kaspersky launches Research Sandbox 3.0

Kaspersky has launched a major update to Kaspersky Research Sandbox, introducing version 3.0 with advanced capabilities for deeper file analysis, interactive threat investigation, and significantly reduced hardware requirements. Designed for security teams and threat...

InnoVent, Circular Computing partner on remanufacture laptops

IT asset rental and management solutions provider InnoVent is partnering with laptop Circular Computing to supply remanufactured and refurbished laptops to the African market through its remarketing brand Qrent. Circular Computing has invested years of research and...

CFI opens in SA

Online trading company CFI Financial Group has officially launched its South African operations with the opening of CFI South Africa. “This is a pivotal moment for CFI Group. South Africa represents a dynamic and rapidly growing financial market, and with the opening...

Altron intros One IoT Device Management Platform 

Altron Digital Business has launched Friendly Technologies’ (FT) One IoT Device Management Platform, providing a unified IoT DM solution designed to help businesses deploy, manage, and scale Internet of Things (IoT) devices throughout the full lifecycle. The platform...

Anglo American expands smart lockers

Anglo American is expanding its innovative pharmaceutical smart locker programme – Collect&Go smart lockers – across its mining communities in South Africa, enhancing medication access and adherence for thousands of community members managing chronic conditions....

Smartfill joins Transform’s R9m circular economy initiative

Transform, a partnership between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Unilever and EY, is empowering South Africa’s circular economy with R9-million in grant funding and business support for four innovative startups. Among these recipients, Smartfill...

More funds committed for African financial inclusion

The Agence française de développement (AFD) has committed an additional €3-million to the African Development Bank-managed Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) to accelerate financial inclusion in Africa. The increase brings AFD’s total funding to over...

ADG is Google’s 2025 Cloud Partner of the Year for Africa

Accelera Digital Group (ADG) has been named a 2025 Google Cloud's Partner of the Year for Africa, recognising its contributions to cloud innovation, service excellence, and customer impact across the continent. The award was presented to Cliff De Wit, ADG CUI, at the...

Building stronger communities through partnership

No matter where in the world a company is based, it exists within its community, and the success of one is by some measure linked to the success of the other. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa Nowhere is this truer than in the business process outsourcing (BPO...

Information Security Engineer

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Information Security Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing client services. The role is responsible for protecting the organization's critical data, systems, and networks from cyber threats while ensuring...

Data Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Data Engineering & Pipeline ManagementDesign, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL Server...

Senior Software Developer

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a hybrid role based in Durbanville, Cape Town. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred).Experience: 7+ years as a Software...

Information Security Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Information Security Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing client services. The role is responsible for protecting the organization's critical data, systems, and networks from cyber threats while ensuring...

Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Key Responsibilities:Data Engineering & Pipeline ManagementDesign, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL Server...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Durbanville

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a hybrid role based in Durbanville, Cape Town. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred).Experience: 7+ years as a Software...

Senior Java and Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...

Technical Software Team Lead (CH1207) (Remote)

Our client in the fraud prevention industry is looking for a Technical Team Lead to join their team. The role is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in South Africa.The company combats fraud across the financial services industry by providing a shared...

Back-End Developer (Senior) 0706

Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile / DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

Low Code Developer

Our client is seeking a Low Code Developer for a fully in-office role in Citrusdal, Western Cape. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.Experience: 3+ years in software development,...

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