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...

IBM renews Wimbledon partnership

IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club today announced a multi-year renewal of their long-standing technology partnership. From the launch of the Wimbledon website in 1995 and the mobile application in 2009, to the first integration of enhanced AI-powered solutions...

Nvidia releases physical AI models

Nvidia has announced new open models, frameworks and AI infrastructure for physical AI, and unveiled robots for every industry from global partners. The new Nvidia technologies speed workflows across the entire robot development lifecycle to accelerate the next wave...

MetroFibre opens Steeledale store

MetroFibre has opened its fifth Fibre Experience store in Steeledale, South of Johannesburg, marking another milestone in it bid to make high-speed fibre connectivity accessible to underserved communities. The new Steeledale store opened on 25 July 2025 joins...

Sophos and Phishield debut cybersecurity, insurance partnership

Sophos has entered into an exclusive partnership with Phishield, a specialist cyber insurance provider, where the partnership offers an integrated cyber protection (from Sophos) and insurance solution (from Phishield) to businesses across sub-Saharan Africa. The...

How to deliver growth as executive confidence dips

Executive leaders are tempered in their optimism about economic growth and their own organisation’s top-line growth, with the Gartner Executive Confidence Barometer totaling just49.8 out of 100 in the second quarter of 2025. Chief financial officers (CFOs) have a...

Intel streamlines operations as it sets a new course

Intel aims to reduce its global workforce by about 15% by the end of this year, through workforce reductions and attrition. Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, says the goal is to end up with about 75 000 employees. A large portion of the workforce reductions have already taken...

What the future holds for batteries, AI, hydrogen

The future of energy could be increasingly streamlined, sustainable, and efficient, with battery developments and the integration of machine learning. Li-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells are some of the most promising up-and-coming technologies responsible for...

Smart tech supports wildlife and ecosystems

As we mark World Nature Conservation Day today (28 July), AI is emerging as a powerful enabler of environmental protection. What makes this shift particularly compelling is the crossover between sectors. Technologies originally developed to monitor industrial risks in...

WhatsApp groups can become serious cyber-risk zones

Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity. The 2025 KnowBe4 Africa Annual Cybersecurity survey found that 93% of African respondents use WhatsApp for work communications, surpassing...

UK unveils Isambard-AI supercomputer

The UK has officially joined the premier league of global AI infrastructure — and it’s not starting small. Isambard-AI, the most powerful supercomputer to be built in the UK, is housed at the Bristol Centre for Supercomputing (BriCS). “And as we press this switch to...

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Peach Payments concludes $30m funding deal

Baobab Payments, trading as Peach Payments, has concluded a €29-million/$30-million funding round. The round, announced in April, was led by Apis Growth Fund II, a private equity fund managed by UK-based asset manager Apis Partners. Peach Payments is an...

Africa lays the groundwork for a future of electric vehicles

The fast-evolving emobility sector presents a significant opportunity for sustainable growth and job creation in Africa, but some constraints need to be overcome, writes Yael Shafrir, associate director at Webber Wentzel. Many South Africans who struggle every day to...

Revolutionise retail efficiency with cloud

Technology has become not just a tool, but a catalyst for transformation to bring greater efficiencies as well as improve the customer experience. Central to this is the cloud that brings with it the combination of advanced technologies, edge solutions, and the...

The role of domestic solar in the move towards NetZero

Though South Africa has shown a decrease of around 3% in carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes between 2021 and 2022, the country remains among the top 15 largest emitters of carbon dioxide worldwide. By Alison Groves,...

Trusted, conversational AI will drive productivity, decision-making

Businesses are embracing AI and increasing productivity across every industry, with 45% of executive leaders reporting increased investments in AI. Early enterprise adopters are already seeing the benefits, and freeing up more than 30% of time from every employee so...

AI’s role in elevating video conferencing experience

In an era defined by remote work and digital interactions, video conferencing has emerged as a powerful communication tool for businesses and individuals alike. By Charis Nicholas, head of high touch and end user video collaboration in southern Africa at Logitech...

Edge DataWave, Master Data Management combine forces

Data solutions providers Edge DataWave, a member of the Edge Evolve Group, and Master Data Management, have come together to create Edge Master Data. Both organisations played pivotal roles in establishing the South African chapter of DAMA International, a global...

TFG to list on A2X

South African retailer The Foschini Group Limited (TFG) will list its shares for trade on A2X Markets (A2X) from 10 October 2023. A2X is a licensed stock exchange that provides a secondary platform for companies to list their shares for trade. Other well-known...

Tarsus partners get self-service enterprise-level quoting tool

Tarsus Distribution has added the HPE iQuote service to the Tarsus Distribution Portal, allowing partners to quickly and accurately generate quotations for entry-level HPE solutions. The service is available now to all registered Tarsus resellers, helping them to not...

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Managing development projects / processes.Develop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark etc.Develop APIs to trigger side effects in large systems that would affect the whole of the client.Strong Working...

SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2660 – Gauteng Pretoria

General Role Tasks:Development and maintenance on platform/application.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards).Ability and willingness to coach and give training to...

Senior Network Engineer – JHB

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Digital Solutions Provider is on the hunt for a talented Network Engineer to join their Johannesburg team. This isn't just about keeping the lights on—it's about building next-gen network infrastructure that drives innovation and...

Back-end Java Developer (Advance) 2179

Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

Senior Network Engineer – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Digital Solutions Provider is on the hunt for a talented Network Engineer to join their Johannesburg team. This isn't just about keeping the lights on—it's about building next-gen network infrastructure that drives innovation and...

Back-end Java Developer (Advance) 2179 – Gauteng Pretoria

Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

NPD & Project Manager

New Product Development (Manager)Our client in the food and packaging industry is looking for an experienced New Product Development Project Manager. Candidates must hold a tertiary degree with prior experience in an FMCG or packaging industry, and have a strong...

Senior Automation Tester

This is a 12 month contract role that can be extended/renewed as the project duration is 5 years. Job Purpose The Senior Automation Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions across business processes and systems. This role...

NPD & Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg

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Senior Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg

This is a 12 month contract role that can be extended/renewed as the project duration is 5 years. Job Purpose The Senior Automation Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions across business processes and systems. This role...

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