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...

Valued at $1,77trn, SpaceX goes public

Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) will start trading today on the  today (12 June 2026) Nasdaq Global Select Market and Nasdaq Texas. The company has confirmed the pricing of its initial public offering of 555 555 555 shares of its Class A common...

2026 Model Awards recognise tech excellence in financial services

Global advisory firm Celent has named the financial institutions demonstrating excellence in technology use across banking, buy side/sell side, insurance, risk management, and wealth management. Through the 2026 Model Awards, Celent analysts have identified real-world...

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...

Manufacturers still under siege from cybercriminals

The percentage of industrial control systems (ICS) on which malicious objects were blocked reached 19,6% globally in Q1 202, according to a new Kaspersky ICS CERT report, with the cybersecurity specialists blocking malware from 10 052 different malware families of...

Impact-driven companies selected for 2026 Accelerator

Ninety One is proud to announce the companies selected for the 2026 cohort of the Ninety One Accelerator in support of the Earthshot Prize. Working in partnership with Endeavor South Africa, the programme supports high-growth founders building innovative, impactful...

World first biodiversity heat warning system will save species

A global team of scientists, including researchers from UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), has developed the world’s first early warning system capable of predicting unprecedented heat exposure for species up to nine months in advance. The study,...

May’s economic activity drops

The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc alongside wholesale cash demand, showed a significant decline in May 2026, as rising costs and global tensions take a toll on households and businesses. “The...

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AI in the boardroom: the personal liability of the board

Company directors who delegate their fiduciary duties to an AI model or adopt its output as their own decision risk losing their Business Judgement Rule protection. “The King V Code, the Companies Act and common law all dictate that corporate decisions must be made by...

Blue Pearl accelerates enterprise modernisation with IBM Bob

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NTT Data expands collaboration with Google Cloud

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Chat commerce starts with service, not sales

Businesses are no longer asking whether AI, chat, and conversational commerce will shape customer engagement. They are asking where to start. There is a lot of excitement around agentic AI, and understandably so, writes Richard Eberlein, Weaver executive for growth...

What businesses need to know about AI-built software

AI has made software creation faster and more accessible, but speed is not the same as quality. The competitive advantage is shifting from who can write code to who can define the problem, guide the build, test the output, manage risk and keep the system maintainable....

Will 2026 be the turning point for SA’s logistics?

South Africa's logistics crisis has come at a significant economic cost. According to synthesis data compiled by The Geography of Transport Systems, based on World Bank and international logistics datasets, logistics costs can account for up to 25% of GDP in...

SA businesses must become ‘unmissable’ to AI

It has happened before. Physical commerce brought products closer to consumers through stores, malls and distribution networks, making access easier and more immediate. By Adheesh Ori, customer and growth lead for consumer goods and services: retail and automotive at...

Navigating drone insurance in SA

South Africa’s aviation landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution, led by innovators in experimental aircraft, microlights, and drones. According to Industry ARC, South Africa’s small drone market is forecast to reach $369,53-million by 2030, at a CAGR of 22.4% over...

Data loss prevention needs a rethink in the age of AI

For many years, data loss prevention was treated as a control that could be applied to known systems, users, and routes. Sensitive information could be identified through patterns, rules, classifications, or fingerprints, and policies could be applied to prevent it...

The real cost of getting hiring wrong

Executive appointments are among the most consequential decisions a business can make. At board, C-suite, and senior leadership level, one hire has the power to accelerate strategy, strengthen culture, unlock growth, and build confidence across an entire organisation....

Senior DevOps Engineer

About the RoleA data-driven organisation is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join its Platform Engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, operating, and continuously improving the software delivery platform across Kubernetes, Argo...

Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

About the RoleA data-driven organisation is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join its Platform Engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, operating, and continuously improving the software delivery platform across Kubernetes, Argo...

Python Developer

About the RoleA well-established, data-driven organisation is seeking an experienced Python Developer to join its growing technical team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining robust backend systems and APIs that support...

Python Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

About the RoleA well-established, data-driven organisation is seeking an experienced Python Developer to join its growing technical team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining robust backend systems and APIs that support...

Intermediate Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Your role will be to develop code ensuring that it meets the defined criteria for software testing, and produce software builds for loading onto target hardware from software source code within system development and producing integration test specifications as per...

IT Systems Engineer at Mancosa

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.IT Systems EngineerJOB PURPOSE The System Engineer will...

IT Systems Engineer at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.IT Systems EngineerJOB PURPOSE The System Engineer will...

Senior Full Stack Software Developer (Azure, Data Bricks, Python) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A global Marketing Agency seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack Software Developer to provide technical leadership and guidance, improve development processes, and deliver high-quality software features on time, in line with company performance...

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