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...

AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets

AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...

Human error fuels breaches as cybersecurity training lags

A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 46% of professionals surveyed in South Africa received training on digital threats. This...

South Africans under increasing attack by fraudsters

A massive 68% of South Africans have been targeted by email, online, phone call or text messaging fraud in the last three months, with 13% saying they had become victims. Among those who said they were targeted, the most common reported schemes were phishing, where...

Call for innovators to show DPI solutions

The Digital Public Infrastructure for People and Planet (DPI4PP) Innovation Challenge 2025 is open for applications. The challenge is hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Co-Develop, Gates Foundation, Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure...

Solar Orbiter gets world-first views of the Sun’s poles

Thanks to its newly tilted orbit around the Sun, the European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter spacecraft is the first to image the Sun’s poles from outside the ecliptic plane. Solar Orbiter’s unique viewing angle will change our understanding of the Sun’s magnetic...

As risks rise, CISOs should shift focus

Chief information security officers (CISOs) must focus on three areas to harness increased hype and scrutiny and turn disruption into opportunity, according to Gartner. These three areas include being mission-aligned, innovation-ready and change-agile. “Organisations...

The gap is closing, but gender parity is still a century away

The global gender gap has closed to 68,8%, marking the strongest annual advancement since the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet full parity remains 123 years away at current rates, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025. Iceland leads the rankings...

Stereotypes define perception of Africa

A new report reveals that everyday perceptions of Africa in the UK and the US are still largely shaped by outdated and negative stereotypes — with profound consequences for how people engage with the continent culturally and economically. “Stereotypes about Africa in...

An SME solution to youth unemployment

South Africa faces a critical challenge in rising youth unemployment, and traditional employment avenues are failing to absorb the country’s young jobseekers. While policy solutions remain important, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are playing an...

Logistics industry is unlocking opportunities for youth

With South Africa’s youth unemployment rate sitting at a massive 62n4%, finding sustainable job opportunities for young people has become an urgent national priority. While many sectors are stagnating, logistics is booming. Fueled by the rise of e-commerce, digital...

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Data security in a complicated regulatory environment

Data management and protection are essential for any business to succeed in an agile digital era, and, as a result, companies need to create and maintain a robust plan for managing and securing their data due to the rising risk of cyberattacks and the changing legal...

The extra hand field technicians need

Throughout Africa, businesses that have technicians in the field face unique challenges to their European and US-based peers. Geography, for one, resources are another, and the capitulations of faults are because of power disruptions and ageing technologies and...

Red Hat debuts Red Hat Trusted Software Supply Chain

Red Hat has announced Red Hat Trusted Software Supply Chain, a solution that enhances resilience to software supply chain vulnerabilities. As part of this solution, two new cloud services, Red Hat Trusted Application Pipeline and Red Hat Trusted Content, are joining...

Acer expands support for SpatialLabs developers

Acer has announced an expansion of developer tools for its industry-leading SpatialLabs technology, providing more avenues to develop glasses-free, stereoscopic 3D experiences on Acer SpatialLabs Pro devices. With its new Unity plug-in support, developers from various...

DP World, Standard bank partner in Africa

Standard Bank has partnered with DP World to offer trade finance solutions jointly with DP World Trade Finance. This partnership will help in closing the gap in unmet demand for working capital on the continent. African companies looking for trade finance will now be...

ESET announces 2023 Partner Awards winners

ESET acknowledged outstanding achievements and innovations of its partners during its annual Partner Awards event in Johannesburg. The awards aim to recognise and reward excellent performance, resilience, and meaningful contribution towards ESET's vision of protecting...

Ukheshe Labs to focus on digital payments

Banking as a Service (BaaS) and embedded finance enabler Ukheshe has launched a new innovation hub, Ukheshe Labs, to focus on research and development in the digital payments market. Jason Penton, Ukheshe co-founder and head of Ukheshe Labs, says such an endeavour...

Dell makes it easier to deploy, secure the edge

Dell Technologies has introduced Dell NativeEdge, an edge operations software platform, designed to help businesses simplify and optimize secure edge deployments. Customers can streamline edge operations across thousands of devices and locations from the edge to core...

Sandton Central adapts to hybrid work

Following the significant shift towards remote and hybrid work models in recent years, Sandton Central is experiencing a resurgence as it adapts to the evolving needs and requirements of office tenants. Elaine Jack, district improvement manager of Sandton Central...

Red Hat unveils developer hub

Red Hat has launched the Red Hat Developer Hub, an enterprise-grade, unified and open portal designed to streamline the development process through a supported and opinionated framework. Crafted from the open source project Backstage, the Red Hat Developer Hub...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to build advanced, high-performance mobile applications and drive innovative user experiences. Key Requirements 5+ years' Android development experienceStrong Kotlin and Java skills with Android SDKREST/JSON...

Embedded Systems Engineer

Urgently seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to develop stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware for new and existing products, mentor junior engineers, and implement industry best practices Key Requirements 5+ years embedded software development...

Embedded Systems Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Urgently seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to develop stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware for new and existing products, mentor junior engineers, and implement industry best practices Key Requirements 5+ years embedded software development...

Level 2 SQL Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Database Administrator (Level 2) to manage, maintain, and optimize our SQL Server databases. The successful candidate will ensure performance, integrity, security, and availability of databases, while supporting...

IT Support

Junior position - suitable for a Candidate with 1 year of relevant experience. Basic knowledge and own transport required. Based in or near the Upper Highway Area. Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for IT support queriesProvide technical support for...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking an ambitious Entry-Level DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic global IT team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge Central Ordering applications that drive efficiency and innovation across the...

IT Support – KwaZulu-Natal Assegay

Junior position - suitable for a Candidate with 1 year of relevant experience. Basic knowledge and own transport required. Based in or near the Upper Highway Area. Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for IT support queriesProvide technical support for...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking an ambitious Entry-Level DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic global IT team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge Central Ordering applications that drive efficiency and innovation across the...

Technical Support at Robertec (Pty) Ltd

Technical Support for Kamstrup products, including water and electricity meters, software, AMR equipment. Desired Skills: Electrical Plumbing Computer Skills Desired Qualification Level: Certificate About The Employer: Robertec (Pty) Ltd is a distributor of Kamstrup...

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