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...

Engie is a preferred bidder fr Corona PV project

Engie has been announced as a preferred bidder for the new Corona utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 7. The company has also been pre-qualified to...

Fynd launches in SA

Fynd, an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has officially expanded into South Africa, onboarding Surtee Group as its first strategic customer in the market. The move also comes as South Africa’s e-commerce sector is...

Global PC shipments up 4,4% in Q2

Worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 63-million units in the second quarter of 2025, a 4,4% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “In the second quarter of 2025, enterprise demand outpaced consumer demand,...

Parker snaps closest-ever images of the Sun

On its record-breaking pass by the Sun late last year, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured stunning new images from within the Sun’s atmosphere. These newly released images — taken closer to the Sun than we’ve ever been before — are helping scientists better understand...

Webb scratches under Cat’s Paw Nebula for third anniversary

To mark its third year of highly productive science, astronomers used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to scratch beyond the surface of the Cat’s Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), a massive, local star-forming region. Webb’s NIRCam instrument was used to look at this...

Disused coal mines could become sites of job creation

South Africa’s abandoned coal mines – often regarded as environmental hazards – could have hidden potential to promote sustainable jobs, economic diversity and community resilience in the context of the Just Energy Transition (JET). This insight comes from an analysis...

AI for Good summit pushes AI governance, skills, standards

With artificial intelligence (AI) innovation growing in speed and scale, the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 reinforced the global commitment to AI governance, skills, and standards. More than 11 000 participants from 169 countries participated this week at the AI for...

WSIS+20 charts path for a sustainable digital future

Geneva served as the centre of global digital dialogue last week as technology leaders, policymakers, and innovators reviewed 20 years of progress and the future of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Co-hosted by the International Telecommunication...

MoneyBadger announces R7m pre-seed funding raise

South African Bitcoin and crypto payments solution provider MoneyBadger has closed a $400 000 (about R7-million) pre-seed funding round. The raise was led by P1 Ventures, a venture capitalist with deep African fintech exposure, along with three angel investors who are...

AI makes abuse videos more realistic

Full “feature-length” AI films of child sexual abuse may now be “inevitable” unless urgent action is taken, experts warn, as rapidly improving technology means AI video is now “indistinguishable” from genuine imagery. New data, published on Friday (11 July 2025) by...

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Everyone is busy – but are you busy with the right things?

By Natasha Bezuidenhout, Business Executive: Microsoft at First Distribution - First, we had the New Normal with people working from home during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic; that was later modified to a hybrid working model where employees juggled between home...

Local ISPs need to up their game

Twenty years ago, if you asked business leaders what their most essential utilities and business enablers were, they would have listed electricity, a phone line, and internet connectivity, in that order. Today, after 16 years of load shedding and cloud-based...

NoPBX scoops innovation award

Cape-based NoPBX is officially the 'Most Innovative PBX Service Provider in South Africa', according to the sixth and latest annual African Excellence Awards. Hosted by AI Global Media and its quarterly MEA Markets magazine, the awards celebrate the Africa of today...

Pyramid Analytics, Smollan forge international partnership

Global retail specialist Smollan has formalised an international reseller and implementation partnership agreement with decision and business intelligence (BI) software provider Pyramid Analytics. The agreement will see Smollan, via its data and technology business,...

HAVAÍC completes second investment in RapidDeploy

Cape Town-headquartered venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC has announced a further investment in RapidDeploy following its participation in a bridge round in October last year. The VC firm has bolstered its stake with a second investment as part of RapidDeploy's Series...

Bringing education and technology together

Technology can help deliver more effective education. Research reveals that, at the least, technology in schools improves learners' software and computer proficiency. Classrooms that use technology to boost efficiency or personalise learning also experience...

Enabling inspection and detection for food and beverage manufacturers

Simply put, consumers must be able to trust the food they buy. Quality control issues can easily and quickly lead to consumer dissatisfaction and negative sentiment towards a brand or product line. They may also lead to a costly product recall, or in the worst-case...

What your telephone system can tell you about your business

Telephone systems are the primary point of contact for many businesses. They also offer insights that can improve customer satisfaction, retention and business performance. Zendesk's CX Trends 2023 Report found that 59% of consumers believe businesses should use the...

How AI can transform business for the better

Despite what many may fear, artificial intelligence (AI) is not going to replace humans in the job market. At least not yet. If harnessed correctly, AI could do wonders for the way we live, work, play, and travel. The future of the hospitality industry in particular,...

Deal Analyst

An investment company with a keen interest in business funding is seeking a Deal Analyst to join their credit team in the cozy southern suburbs of Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finance and a desire to learn about the SMME lending...

Deal Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

An investment company with a keen interest in business funding is seeking a Deal Analyst to join their credit team in the cozy southern suburbs of Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finance and a desire to learn about the SMME lending...

Sales and Application Specialist – Laboratory

Leading medical equipment supplier situated in JHB North is looking for a Sales and Application Specialist to join their laboratory division.Experience requiredFluent in English, verbal and written;3-5 years experience in the medical field;3-5 years experience in a...

Sales and Application Specialist – Laboratory – Gauteng Midrand

Leading medical equipment supplier situated in JHB North is looking for a Sales and Application Specialist to join their laboratory division.Experience requiredFluent in English, verbal and written;3-5 years experience in the medical field;3-5 years experience in a...

Senior Cyber Security Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our international client has redefined the approach to addressing client security needs by reshaping support strategies, tapping into existing client technologies, optimising or complementing their current resources, all while aligning seamlessly with...

Data Analyst (Research/NGO exp) (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A Community Upliftment Programme based in Joburg seeks a strategic-thinking Data Analyst who will enhance its internal analytical capacity, support strategic insights, and ensure high-quality data governance and use across the organisation and network. You...

Data Analyst (Research/NGO exp) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A Community Upliftment Programme based in Joburg seeks a strategic-thinking Data Analyst who will enhance its internal analytical capacity, support strategic insights, and ensure high-quality data governance and use across the organisation and network. You...

Intermediate BI Developer

Our client is seeking an Intermediate BI Developer (Data Scientist) to support the design, development, and delivery of business intelligence solutions. The successful candidate will leverage tools such as AWS QuickSight and Power BI to transform raw data into...

Intermediate BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is seeking an Intermediate BI Developer (Data Scientist) to support the design, development, and delivery of business intelligence solutions. The successful candidate will leverage tools such as AWS QuickSight and Power BI to transform raw data into...

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