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...

ITU sets path for digital inclusion

Member states of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) agreed on a roadmap to bring connectivity to everyone around the world as the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) closed in Baku, Azerbaijan.​ The Baku Action Plan agreed at WTDC-25...

Data centres turn to oceans and space as energy demand soars

The growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services and digital applications is driving unprecedented demand for computing power, placing huge pressure on traditional land-based data centres. To alleviate some of this pressure and meet the needs of...

Pick n Pay customers divert 1m plastic items from landfill

Pick n Pay is celebrating an environmental milestone: its Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) customer recycling initiative has now diverted over 1,1-million plastic and packaging recyclable items from landfill. Since launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative has...

Is Bitcoin a safer bet than gold?

As gold prices hover near record highs, driven by insatiable central bank demand, a striking new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 now favour Bitcoin over the precious metal as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients...

Young workers drive growth in earned wage access

Data from Paymenow reveals that young people are leading the adoption of earned wage access (EWA). The number of active users of the Paymenow platform aged 18 to 33 grew by 132% over the past year, significantly outpacing the platform’s 73% growth among older users....

The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies

The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...

Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation

The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...

Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching

A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...

Ambitious reforms needed to boost productivity, employment

South Africa has extraordinary growth potential, though low public investment and high costs of doing business have been holding back growth. Major structural reforms are needed to boost productivity and advance the country towards meeting its goals of durably...

Don’t be fooled by fake AARTO news

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has noted with concern the proliferation of fake news and misinformation surrounding the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act rollout. The agency urges members of the public to exercise caution...

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Deaf students graduate from Belgium Campus

In what is thought to be a South African first, six deaf IT students are graduating this Friday (12 May) from Belgium Campus iTversity NPC, each with a three-year Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree. "We collaborate with the industry to provide these...

InterSystems recognised as best in KLAS

InterSystems' HealthShare Unified Care Record has been recognised by KLAS Research in the 2023 Best in KLAS: Global Software. This marks the 10th time that the system has been honored by KLAS since 2006. The need for high-quality, accurate healthcare data today cannot...

Boniswa Corporate Solutions scoops Africa Tech Week award

Telecommunications services provider Boniswa Corporate Solutions has won two awards at Sentech Africa Tech Week awards. The are the Africa Tech: Technology Company of The Year Award, an award that celebrates companies that have created and delivered an outstanding...

PSG Konsult is changing its name

Financial services group PSG Konsult is seeking approval to change its name to PSG Financial Services. The proposed change, which is subject to regulatory and shareholder approval, is aligned to the firm's growth aspirations. "In the 25 years since being established,...

Zebra Technologies grows Mobile Robotics Specialisation

Zebra Technologies has announced the rapid growth of its Mobile Robotics Specialisation for channel partners. Nearly 40 specialist robotics partners have joined the programme since its April 2022 launch to help solve customer challenges. As part of Zebra's...

What do data centres and home plumbing have in common?

It might sound prosaic but a solid, well-planned IT infrastructure is a bit like having good plumbing. If the pipes don't work, there's little point in installing a state-of-the-art bathroom with marble tiles, jacuzzi bath and power shower. By Dermot O'Connell, senior...

Convergence of cyber, physical security presents new challenges

With South Africa being the sixth most targeted country worldwide regarding cyber attacks, it's no surprise that organisations have to put numerous steps in place to protect their networks and data. By Richard Frost, head of product: cybersecurity at Armata This is...

IoT can boost your competitive edge in manufacturing

Chief information officers (CIOs) in South Africa's manufacturing sector face a challenging operating environment with increasing competition, rand/dollar volatility, higher customer expectations, load shedding and shorter innovation cycles. Technology is essential to...

Call centres still a smart career choice – despite AI

An often-overlooked career option for South African school leavers is that of becoming a call centre operator. Given recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), some may now even discard this idea out of hand because of mistaken perceptions about machines taking...

Payment24 expands into new geographies, industries

Payment24 has significantly expanded operations and acquired several new logo clients as it diversifies its business beyond a provider of solutions for the fuel industry and banks only. In support, the company has also announced the significant global expansion of its...

Junior IT Support Technician (Workshop) – Sandton

An established and reputable managed IT solutions partner, based in Sandton, is looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team. We specialize in providing end-to-end IT infrastructure solutions and support for South African SMEs, ensuring our...

Back-end Java Software Engineer with focus on Operations – 0688

?? We're Hiring: Senior Java Developer (DevOps Focus)Ready to build and run world-class backend systems in the cloud? ??Must-have skills:?? Java 11+ & Spring Boot?? Docker & Kubernetes?? AWS (SQS, SNS, Kinesis, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, Cognito, API Gateway)??...

Mid-Senior Level Desktop Support Engineer – Sandton

An established and reputable managed IT solutions partner, based in Sandton, is seeking a skilled and proactive Mid-Senior Level Desktop Support Engineer to join our team. We specialize in providing end-to-end IT infrastructure solutions and support for South African...

Software Developer

Job Overview:We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer to join our dynamic development team based in Cape Town. You will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions that support business objectives....

Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Job Overview:We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer to join our dynamic development team based in Cape Town. You will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions that support business objectives....

IT Support Technician

IT Support TechnicianOur client in Stellenbosch is seeking an IT support technician to join their time. The successful candidate will assist with desktop support and would need to hold the relevant A+ and N+ certification. Desired Skills: Ticket Management Hardware...

IT Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

IT Support TechnicianOur client in Stellenbosch is seeking an IT support technician to join their time. The successful candidate will assist with desktop support and would need to hold the relevant A+ and N+ certification. Desired Skills: Ticket Management Hardware...

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