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...

Global investment growth resumes

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by 14% in 2025 to an estimated $1,6-trillion, according to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its the latest Global Investment Trends Monitor. More than $140-billion of the increase came from higher flows...

Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

GReAT uncovers new Trojan GodRAT

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered GodRAT - a new Remote Access Trojan distributed via malicious screensaver files disguised as financial documents and that were delivered through Skype messenger up until March 2025 - and subsequently...

JSE roadshow looks to empower SMEs

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s third annual SME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow is now underway, continuing its mission to unlock funding opportunities and accelerate growth for South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This year, the roadshow will expand...

Vertiv finalises Great Lakes acquisition

Vertiv has expanded its rack, cabinet, and integration solutions for white space applications with the $200-million acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets group. "We are pleased to officially welcome the Great Lakes team to Vertiv and begin innovating...

Africa rallies innovative financing for climate-driven health crises

As rising heat waves, floods, and droughts push Africa’s health systems to the brink, governments, innovators, and partners are charting a new path to protect the continent’s most vulnerable communities. At a recent two-day regional workshop in Nairobi, convened by...

IBM, NASA debut open source AI model for solar observation

IBM and NASA have unveiled the most advanced open-source foundation model designed to understand high resolution solar observation data and predict how solar activity affects Earth and space-based technology. Surya, named for the Sanskrit word for the Sun, represents...

Water scarcity threatens data centres

With a substantial increase in wildfires in Europe this year amid record droughts and extreme heat, the availability of water for data centre cooling is emerging as a critical challenge for the region, says GlobalData. While industry debates have largely focused on...

Intel, AWS drive cloud innovation with new processors

Years of collaboration between Intel and AWS have come to fruition with Intel Xeon 6 processors with P-cores now powering the new Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) R8i and R8I-flex instances, delivering the highest performance and fastest memory bandwidth among...

Software spend to hit $1,7trn by 2029

As the global economy braces for slower trade growth and geopolitical tensions, the software industry is defying economic headwinds with robust expansion. According to Forrester’s Global Commercial Software Forecast, 2025 To 2029, software infrastructure growth is set...

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Counter career stagnation to reclaim your work mojo

Few people are unaware of burnout - the state of extreme stress, exhaustion, and overload that can dramatically affect one's work and personal life and wellbeing. Less well-known however is another sub-optimal state which is prevalent in workplaces across the globe...

Under the covers with ML and AI

Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are an unstoppable and disruptive force, with pros, cons and reasons for caution, according to KID Group's expert data scientists. Wrapping up the year's developments and looking into trends in 2024, KID Group's...

A hybrid approach to navigating the AI landscape

Enterprises today are looking towards AI adoption to stay competitive, better understand their customers, and uncover efficiencies. By Erica Langhi, senior solutions architect: EMEA at Red Hat But while excitement continues to grow around AI's potential, many...

Retail lessons of 2023 shape trends in 2024  

The cost of living, the nervous twitches of the global economy and the lingering recession are all having an ongoing impact on the retail sector and its outlook for 2024. What lies ahead? What lessons learned in 2023 will shape decision-making, investment and...

A socio-technical approach to data management is crucial

The world is more polarised than ever before, with global conflict and geopolitical tensions drawing strong lines between regions and even within countries. By Lee Wearne, data strategist at Insight Consulting Conflict, social unrest, inflation, climate change, and...

Why SA’s digital banking outperforms other nations

Digital innovation in banking is no longer a choice. It is now a requirement that is essential to business continuity. By Pierre Romagny, partner: financial services at Oliver Wyman in South Africa  The encouraging news is that South Africa can teach the world a thing...

Never do these things on your company computer

At least 70% of employees admit to doing activities that are not work-related on their company computer. Although some employers may ignore your browsing habits, it is important to reconsider your activities on your work PC or laptop, particularly in light of...

AI-powered cybersecurity won’t supersede the human firewall 

In the world of cybersecurity, it is always a challenge to keep up with the evolving threat landscape. As we look into the future, it's evident that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a growing role in protecting the digital assets of organisations. By Martin...

Qlik acquires Mozaic Data

Qlik has announced the acquisition of Mozaic Data (Mozaic), an AI-driven data management technology. "Organizations are increasingly seeking to create domain-centric data products that transcend data integration and quality. There's an elevated expectation within the...

SAP BW Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled SAP BW/SAC Consultant with strong experience in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing business intelligence solutions, ensuring seamless...

Senior Network Engineer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage our network infrastructure supporting over 5,000 POS merchants. You'll play a key role in ensuring network reliability, security, and performance across distributed...

BI Analyst

Our client is seeking a BI Analyst who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in data science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.Experience in a BI Analyst or similar role is a...

BI Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is seeking a BI Analyst who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in data science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.Experience in a BI Analyst or similar role is a...

Business Intelligence Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Intelligence Analyst to join our team.We are looking for a cross-skilled individual who can analyse business and systems requirements, recommend appropriate software and non-software solutions, and build...

BI Analyst (Citrusdal)

SummaryOur client is looking for a detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their fast-growingstartup company in the agriculture industry. The BI Analyst will be responsible for analyzing largedatasets, developing reports, and delivering insights to...

Desktop Support Engineer

An established IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer (Customer Services) to join their technical operations team.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of customer...

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