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...

Businesses urged to take action as 95% of AI pilot projects fail

A recent MIT report featured in Fortune magazine revealed that 95% of generative-AI pilot projects are failing, resulting in investors pulling back and misrepresenting this as a failure of the technology itself. However, the real failure lies in the way organisations...

Measles vaccine has saved hundreds of thousands of lives

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the remarkable progress made in the fight against measles over the past 24 years. Since 2000, global measles cases have fallen by 71%, dropping from an estimated 38-million to 11-million in 2024 – with improvements...

WLAN market bounces back

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue increased by 11% on year-over-year basis. The adoption of the latest technology, WiFi 7, continued its ascent, reaching 12% of units shipped worldwide. “This is...

Items lost and found on Uber rides

South Africans are always on the move – sometimes so quickly that we leave behind everything from wallets to wigs, wedding veils and water bottles. Uber South Africa’s recently released Lost & Found Index offers a glimpse into what happens when a little rush, a...

Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection

There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...

Cloud security report exposes dangerous blind spots

Systemic weaknesses, including alert fatigue, fragmented toolsets, and a widespread inability for organisations to detect lateral movement or defend against AI-driven attacks, leaves enterprises dangerously exposed. This is among the findings from Check Point Software...

AI, quantum, neurotechnology could unlock brain-machine interface

IBM has entered a joint study agreement with Inclusive Brains, which specialises in non-invasive neurotechnologies and multimodal artificial intelligence, to experiment with advanced AI and quantum machine learning techniques. The aim of the joint study is to boost...

Targeted attacks mimic executives to steal funds

With cyberthreats to business executives on the rise, Kaspersky has detected a series of sophisticated attack attempts aimed at deceiving an organisation’s finance team into paying fraudulent invoices. Emails mimicking correspondence between the organisation’s CEO and...

AI pushes tech sector emissions, energy use up

Technology sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening Digital Companies 2025. The report, produced by the International Telecommunication Union...

AI PC cuts eye lesion detection to seconds

A comprehensive eye exam in a crowded doctor’s office can often take the better part of two hours, with much of that time spent waiting for dilation-related eye drops to take effect before tests even begin. While an initial diagnosis using fundus photography can be...

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Unifying channels helps retailers tap into growth opportunities

As online retail growth pushes into double-digit territory, companies that are holding onto a purely face-to-face business model will lose out. Companies under pressure to deliver the revenue growth their investors are looking for shouldn't just be focusing on adding...

How to bridge the financial inclusion gap in SA

Financial inclusion remains a major challenge in South Africa, where millions of people remain outside the formal banking system and where higher-income groups have more access to a broader range of financial services. Despite recent steps being taken in the right...

The next labour frontier: a gig economy and democratisation of labour

A technology training and skills provider warns that South Africa's job creation strategy must adapt or risk leaving millions behind in the global digital transformation opportunity boom. Industries across the globe are rapidly being digitised, evolving their labour...

Inaugural Gitex Africa sells-out,

The cross-continent support of the global tech community has culminated in a sold-out Gitex Africa 2023, with an expansion phase now underway as construction ramps up of a purpose-built venue in Marrakech Morocco. The inaugural Gitex Africa will make its debut from 31...

Contactable partners to fight ID fraud in Africa

Identity fraud is on the rise in Africa. According to the survey conducted by FICO a prominent analytics software company, in 2022, every seventh person experienced an identity fraud incident in South Africa. This factor, and a growing demand for online services,...

Xbox Game Studios Game Camp comes to Africa

Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced its planned Xbox Game Studios Game Camp Africa, a two-day conference to recognise and celebrate all game creators across more than 50 diverse countries and regions. The conference will run from...

Nclose listed among Africa’s fastest growing companies

South African cyber security specialist Nclose has been named among the Financial Times 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Africa for 2023. Nclose was listed at number 41, among leading enterprises from across the continent. The ranking, now in its second year, is based...

Anywhere, anytime storage and backup with Dell Technologies

Digitalisation is driving a continued data explosion as organisations generate, store, and access more data than ever before. This, in turn, is leading to new challenges as they grapple with how to store that data, keep it safe, and ensure it is available when...

Businesses must keep up with sophisticated cybercriminals

It would be fair to suggest that most people are tired of hearing about cybersecurity - not because they don't see a need for it, but because they accept that cybercrime is a serious issue and a massive risk to their businesses (and personal digital lives) and they've...

Align Technology opens in SA

Align Technology, a global medical device company that designs, manufactures and sells the Invisalign system of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, has launched direct operations in...

Front End Developer – Mozambique at Reverside – Remote Remote

About ReversideReverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and...

Project Manager IT – Gauteng Johannesburg

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for an OT/IT Project Manager for a 1 YEAR CONTRACT position within the mining industry. Based in Centurion, must be open to travel. Key Responsibilities: Provide on-site leadership, building and motivating project teams to achieve...

Business Analyst

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification or certification/diploma in Business Analysis (industry recognised)Additional studies in...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification or certification/diploma in Business Analysis (industry recognised)Additional studies in...

Senior Backend Software Developer

Senior Backend Software DeveloperShape the future of sports technology with cutting-edge backend systemsClaremont, Cape Town | R100,000 - R125,000 p/mAbout Our ClientA pioneering sports technology company is redefining how professional sports leverage data and...

Infrastructure Architect

Our client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure. This role will see you shaping the infrastructure strategy, engaging with vendors and partners, and ensuring...

Senior Backend Software Developer – Western Cape Claremont

Senior Backend Software DeveloperShape the future of sports technology with cutting-edge backend systemsClaremont, Cape Town | R100,000 - R125,000 p/mAbout Our ClientA pioneering sports technology company is redefining how professional sports leverage data and...

Infrastructure Architect – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure. This role will see you shaping the infrastructure strategy, engaging with vendors and partners, and ensuring...

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