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’s H200 exports to China could reshape AI investment

The decision by the Trump administration to allow Nvidia to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to approved customers in China represents a material shift in the global AI investment environment. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere...

Is AI choosing your Xmas gifts this year?

While artificial intelligence (AI) has become a regular part of the business environment, home assistance, and everyday consumer experiences, not many would have expected AI tools to transform holiday shopping. However, a rising number of consumers are now embracing...

Beware new Trojan on App Store and Google Play

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android and sends images from an infected phone and information about the device to the attackers. This malware was embedded in apps related to crypto and...

Steady growth predicted for high-performance computing

The global high-performance computing (HPC) market is expected to reach $87,31-billion by 2030 and is expected to grow at 7,2% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. High-performance computing can be categorised into high-performance...

Donors commit to fund Gavi vaccines

World leaders have pledge support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, with a total of more than $9-billion secured against a targeted $11,9-billion budget for its next five-year strategic period from 2026 to 2030 (Gavi 6.0) at the Global Summit: Health and Prosperity...

Urgent reforms to get SA back on track outlined

South Africa’s transport and logistics sector has long been recognised as a key obstacle to economic growth – but change is underway. In the latest PSG Think Big webinar, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy sat down with award-winning financial journalist Alishia...

TransUnion invests in Omnisient

TransUnion has announced a minority investment and broader strategic partnership with Omnisient, a South Africa-founded fintech operating internationally that offers a privacy-preserving data collaboration and advanced analytics platform. The Omnisient platform...

Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

Monetisation appeal of 5G fixed wireless access grows

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in appeal to communications service providers (CSPs) around the world, with the ability to offer speed-based tariff plans - enhanced by 5G capabilities - proving particularly attractive. While about 80% of the global CSPs...

ISPA cries foul over AfriNIC voting

South Africa’s Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has sounded concerns – and opened a criminal case – over voting at the AfriNIC elections held in Mauritius on Monday (23 June 2025). The industry body has issued a statement regarding issues with the...

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Progress and hurdles on retirement reform, NHI

Over the past day, the South African government has made headway with two hot topics around the long-awaited legislation for the "two-pot" retirement system and the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill. By Yolandi Esterhuizen, director: product compliance at Sage AME...

Syrex partners with Seceon

Syrex, a provider of hyperconverged cloud technology solutions in South Africa. announced today a strategic partnership with Seceon, a global provider of an AI/ML-driven cyber threat detection and remediation platform for enterprises and managed security service...

Millions available for solar installations

As South Africa continues to struggle with load shedding and rising energy prices, many business owners need to source alternative energy to remain operational. Rooftop solar has become a popular choice as it requires minimal maintenance, most of its components are...

Teradata and FICO partner to reduce fraud

Teradata and FICO plan to bring to market integrated advanced analytic solutions for real-time payments fraud, insurance claims, and supply chain optimisation. Bringing data, analytics and insights together in one environment streamlines the development of solutions...

Capital Appreciation concludes Dariel Solutions acquisition

Fintech group Capital Appreciation has completed the R131,2-million acquisition of Dariel Solutions, the parent company of South African IT software services provider Dariel Software. Capital Appreciation offers technology-based goods and services to businesses in a...

All firewalls are created equal – but they don’t stay that way

Cybersecurity has never been more important than it is today. Attacks by cybercriminals are more powerful and sophisticated than ever, and they are targeting at a wider range of businesses than ever before. In fact, South Africa has the highest number of ransomware...

Multicloud is the future of enterprise IT

A recent report reveals that more than 80% of enterprises surveyed have a multi-cloud strategy and nearly that number (78%) already have workloads deployed in more than three public clouds. Enterprises are realising the need to customise their cloud infrastructures to...

ERP empowers the future-focused retailer

The world of retail has changed. With more and more customers now shopping online, retailers have had to come up with creative ways to bring the physical and virtual worlds together to create seamless, memorable experiences. But with this comes a great deal of...

How to bridge chasm between education and employment

Practical skills and proven expertise are expected of job seekers, so how do graduates bridge the gap between experience and employment asks Philisa Mvunyiswa, recruitment consultant at Altron Karabina. The gap between completing education and finding a job can be a...

Can we get rid of plastic pollution for good?

Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From the vast expanses of our oceans to the remotest corners of our planet, plastic waste has infiltrated every ecosystem, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Plastic...

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Information Security ManagerInformation Security ManagerResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & GovernanceDevelop and maintain The Companys enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.Establish and enforce...

Senior System Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled Systems Analyst to join our team and play a key role in bridging business needs with technology solutions. The Systems Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analysing, and translating business requirements into clear, functional...

Information Security Manager – Gauteng Midrand

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IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About The RoleThe core function of a Project Manager is to ensure the successful completion of software implementation projects for our clients. This includes the planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and finalization of assigned projects according to the...

C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Opportunity: C# Developer | Stellenbosch, Cape Town Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Setup: Hybrid (2 days in-office, Stellenbosch)As a C# Developer, you'll be directly involved in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), shaping, coding, and refining...

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