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...

IBM and Cisco aim for network-distributed quantum computing

IBM and Cisco have announced their intention to collaborate on the groundwork for networked distributed quantum computing, to be realized as soon as the early 2030s. By combining IBM's leadership in building useful quantum computers with Cisco's quantum networking...

Intel, Cisco partner to put AI workloads on the edge

The edge is quickly taking hold as a new frontier for compute, especially as the demand for agentic and physical AI workloads increases. Enterprises now require more adaptable infrastructures that can scale across multiple industries – like retail, manufacturing and...

Cisco joins Stargate UAE initiative

Cisco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the Stargate UAE consortium as a preferred technology partner. The strategic MoU, signed by Cisco’s chair and CEO Chuck Robbins together with other consortium partners G42, OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia and...

Average vehicle age continues to rise

The average age of US light vehicles rose to 12,8 years, an increase of two months for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. The average age for passenger cars climbed to 14,5 years, while light trucks average is...

Teen Accounts aim to keep youngsters safe

Meta is has launched Teen Accounts on Instagram in South Africa, aiming to provide safe, private and positive online experiences for teens across Africa. Parents want to feel confident that their teens can use social media to connect with their friends and explore...

Bitcoin hits new all-time high

The 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day last week was marked by the cryptocurrency attaining a new all-time high of $111 534, On 22 May 2010, developer Laszlo Hanyecz famously paid 10 000 Bitcoin for two pizzas – a transaction worth over $1,1-billion at today's...

Deeper divides for vulnerable economies as tariffs bite

A wave of new import tariffs is set to reshape global trade dynamics and significantly raise trade costs for many developing countries, alerts UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in a new data-driven analysis, titled "Sparing the vulnerable: The cost of new tariff...

Creativity is enabled by advanced technology

Kathy Gibson reports from Lenovo Accelerate ’25 - Technology is critical to the creation of animated movies like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda – one of the reasons Lenovo has become a key partner with iconic movie studio Dreamworks. Kate Swanborg, senior vice-president of...

Integrating AI in apps a headache for software engineers

Seventy-seven percent of engineering leaders identify building AI capabilities into applications to improve features and functionality as a significant or moderate pain point, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey also found that the use of AI tools to augment...

Microsoft, Nvidia accelerate agentic AI innovation

Agentic AI is redefining scientific discovery and unlocking research breakthroughs and innovations across industries and, through deepened collaboration, Nvidia and Microsoft are delivering advancements that accelerate agentic AI-powered applications from the cloud to...

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Dell integrates CEE and META regions

Dell Technologies has formed a new Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, Turkey & Africa (CEEMETA) region. The new region will represent a more extensive customer, partner and talent base, thereby allowing Dell to further build its strong partner network and...

Virtual burglaries to shine light on why criminals work in pairs

Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology is being used in a new study to understand how and why burglars work in pairs or groups. Students at the University of Portsmouth are being asked to become burglars for the day. Student participant pairs will be tasked with...

Stratio, Freeway bring predictive maintenance to transport operators

Stratio, which provides predictive maintenance platform for transport operators, and Johannesburg-based fleet management software company Freeway Fleet Systems, have announced a commercial partnership in South Africa. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to process live...

Partnership programmes key business growth during tough economic times

Partnership programmes are becoming increasingly important, as tough economic times force businesses to continually look for new ways to increase revenue, retain existing customers and attract new business. By Phumelele Mzizi, partnership development manager for...

Avaya completes last financial restructuring milestone

Avaya Holdings has announced that the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has confirmed the company's prepackaged Plan of Reorganisation. Implementing the confirmed prepackaged Plan of Reorganisation will reduce Avaya's total debt by more than 75%,...

Can realtime monitoring help the transport industry?

Both consumers and businesses should take note of road safety in South Africa given how much it affects us all. Despite significant government expenditure on public transport systems such as busses and trains, a decrease in reliance on these systems has resulted in...

Liquid buys cloud, cyber security provider in Egypt

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has acquired Cysiv MEA, a technology company that was formerly SecureMisr, headquartered in Cairo. The business specialises in providing enterprise cloud and cyber security services to some of Egypt's leading companies, particularly in...

Danger: data ahead

Data security, artificial intelligence (AI), and data management remain key optimisation concerns for companies looking to retain the value of their data while mitigating the risks, writes Shenita Nathoo, senior solutions specialist: data and analytics at Altron...

Improve remote working by collaborating with employees

How we work is changing very fast. A recent study conducted among UK businesses suggests that four-day workweeks are not a bad idea. The study discovered that contrary to entrenched concerns of lazy employees and poor delivery, most of the firms involved experienced...

Software Engineer (Frontend) – React.js Developer (SvW)

As a Frontend Software Engineer a, you'll play a pivotal role in building and maintaining the next generation of e-commerce solutions. You'll design, develop, and optimise scalable software that drives innovation and delivers real value for our users. Your day-to-day...

Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Senior Systems Analyst Degree or Diploma and/or CBAP Certification. Experience and Exposure: 8 years plus or more in systems analysis experience - payments and Forex industry domain Strong working knowledge of Use Cases and UML.Solid understanding of the ISO20022...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Primrose

Cloud Solutions Architect / Platform EngineerAccelerate your career with a global automotive leader!R [Phone Number Removed]; - R [Phone Number Removed]; plus benefitsJoin a dynamic and successful automotive group with over 70 years of excellence in the industry. As a...

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Senior IT Specialist

Our client seeks the expertise of a Senior IT Specialist will oversee the technological infrastructure supporting credit control and audit processes for municipal utility contracts. This role focuses on managing systems for data collection, storage, and reporting...

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Project Manager Opportunity! Fixed-Term (12 month contract) | Market Related Job Purpose:To manage the organisational projects using current Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery...

CRM Analyst (HubSpot) (George Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal part in reducing call centre reliance and driving sustainable online growth by using data-led decision-making and marketing automation to enable seamless customer journeys as the next CRM Analyst wanted by one of South Africa's...

Commercial Analyst – Mpumalanga Delmas

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Senior IT Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client seeks the expertise of a Senior IT Specialist will oversee the technological infrastructure supporting credit control and audit processes for municipal utility contracts. This role focuses on managing systems for data collection, storage, and reporting...

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