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...

Nvidia kicks off next-generation AI with Rubin

Nvidia has kickstarted the next generation of AI with the launch of the Nvidia Rubin platform, comprising six new chips designed to deliver one AI supercomputer. The Rubin platform uses extreme codesign across the six chips — the Nvidia Vera CPU, Nvidia Rubin...

AMD and partners share AI vision

At CES 2026, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su detailed in the show’s opening keynote how the company’s extensive portfolio of AI products and deep cross-industry collaborations are turning the promise of AI into real-world impact. The keynote showcased major advancements...

AI-powered coding competition empowers 90 kids

When RocketHour decided to host an AI-assisted coding competition during the July school holidays, it aimed to explore how AI changes the way we teach and how accessible it makes complex tasks for younger students. And it demonstrated that 90 11-to-13 year-olds, a...

Nation-state actors exploit SharePoint vulnerability

High-profile local and global sites alike have fallen victim to a newly-uncovered vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. In South Africa, National Treasury is among the customers affected, while international users like the US nuclear weapons agency have also been...

AI drives major infrastructure shift for SA enterprises

As AI assistants, agents, and data-driven workloads reshape how work gets done, they’re creating faster, more dynamic, more latency-sensitive and more complex network traffic in South Africa. This is the headline finding from a Cisco study into the architectural...

Visa opens first African data centre in Joburg

Visa has opened a new data centre in Johannesburg, the company’s first in Africa, as part of three-year R1-billion investment into South Africa. The data centre, which is already operational, ensures that local transactions are processed securely, seamlessly and...

Trump administration make AI a priority

US president Donald Trump has signed three new executive orders aimed at strenthening the US’s dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. The executive orders come hours after the government released a National AI Action Plan that details strategies to...

Meat prices push grocery bills up

Meat was the biggest driver of food inflation after surging to a 25-month high of 6,6% year-on-year and 2,2% month-on-month in June 2025. This is according to Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial. The foot and-mouth (FMD) disease outbreak...

New backdoor targets MS Exchange servers

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a new backdoor based on open-source tools, dubbed GhostContainer. The previously unknown highly customised malware was discovered during an incident response (IR) case, targeting Exchange...

Leadership shake-up at Rain

Brandon Leigh, founder and CEO of rain, has stepped away from his executive position and moved into a strategic advisory role on the board. Conrad Leigh, previously the chief operating officer, has been appointed as the company’s new CEO. Brandon Leigh will take on...

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Fortunes to be made in crypto – but threats lie in wait

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Digital distribution will disrupt SME insurance

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WeWork expands Cape Town offering

WeWork South Africa has announced a significant expansion of its Strand Street location in Cape Town. From 1 November, WeWork will be welcoming more than 250 new members with the addition of an extra floor. The expansion marks the first significant growth initiative...

Tips for getting started with an esports programme

Simply generating a conversation around competitive gaming can help your school get on track to be a game-changer, but make sure to set out a strategy and get buy-in from stakeholders. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa As...

Frogfoot acquires part of Surf4Life network

Open-access fibre infrastructure provider Frogfoot Networks has announced the acquisition of a portion of Surf4Life's FTTH network The transaction adds around 11 000 households to its fibre network, and follows successful collaboration over the past five years, during...

Vodacom invests R1bn in KZN

Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal is investing over R1- billion this financial year into the region's network to increase capacity and resilience and accelerate access to connectivity throughout the province, particularly in deep rural areas. "In pursuing our aim of creating an...

A multi-level approach to the growing skills gap

In the South African context, skills development is frequently centred around the youth and acquiring entry-level skills to improve employment prospects. However, the truth is that there is a significant shortage of skills in the mid to high-level positions,...

Embrace change and the power of innovation

One thing is certain, uncertainty and change are the new norms in business. From economic upheaval and technological advancements to global health crises and environmental challenges, companies face a multitude of factors that can disrupt even the most...

How to mitigate rising African cyber incidents

There's no question that African businesses are being increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, with ransomware, spyware and backdoor incidents, as well as data leaks, becoming ever more prevalent. By Brian Smith, business unit manager at Datacentrix One such recent...

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UI/UX Designer / Front-End Developer Bring creativity and code together to craft seamless digital experiences.Durban (Office-Based) | R35,000 to R45,000 per month | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a growing software development company creating innovative...

Full Stack Web Developer at IT Career Switch

About the Role We're looking for a Full Stack Web Developer who's confident working independently, someone who can design, build, and launch an entire website from the ground up.You'll be a one-person development team responsible for creating a modern, fast, and...

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Specialist Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Role PurposeThe Specialist Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing complex cloud infrastructure environments. The role ensures that cloud solutions are secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives. This position...

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Design and develop high-quality software solutions using full stack technologies.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.Implement and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS and Terraform.Develop and maintain backend services...

IT Technician

To provide both Esports coaching and IT technical support within a private school environment. The role combines competitive gaming leadership with day-to-day IT operational support to ensure effective learning delivery and technical functionality across the...

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