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...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

The $600bn wake-up call on system downtime

The aggregate cost of unplanned downtime for Global 2000 companies has surged to $600-billion annually – a 50% increase in just two years – according to new research from Cisco subsidiary, Splunk. In partnership with Oxford Economics, the Splunk study – The Hidden...

Dis-Chem debuts new healthcare concept

Dis-Chem has opened its Melrose Arch Health Hub, delivering healthcare through retail. The format is anchored in a clinic, pharmacy and cover services trifecta, marking a significant step in Dis-Chem’s evolution from a pharmacy-led retailer to an integrated health...

Strengthen digital defences on World Password Day

World Password Day is today (7 May), and a good time to highlight the importance of stronger password practises as cyber risks continue to rise for local businesses. According to David Howell, regional sales director at ManageEngine South Africa, many organisations...

More than 50% of leaked passwords end with a number

To mark the occasion of World Password Day, Kaspersky experts analysed 231-million unique passwords in major password leaks from 2023 to 2026, and uncovered several key patterns. First, 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day. Second, it turned out that...

Why your password may not be good enough

The first Thursday of May each year marks World Password Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of securing passwords and following the best online security practices. With cyber-attacks and data breaches an almost daily occurrence...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Cisco paves the way to a quantum network

Cisco has announced the Cisco Universal Quantum Switch, a working research prototype marking a milestone in quantum networking that addresses one of the most fundamental barriers to building a quantum network. Quantum computers encode information in different ways...

Frontier firms rebuild operating models for the age of AI

Spend time with any software engineering team right now and you’ll see something worth paying attention to, writes Jared Spataro, chief marketing officer: AI at Work at Microsoft. Over the last few years, the way software gets built has moved through four distinct...

The office of 2050 will be very different to today

Neural implants, which link the human brain directly to external devices, are among the top emerging technology global workers expect to see in the workplace by 2050, according to new research by IWG. The study, “IWG’s Work Reimagined: The Office of 2050”, summarises...

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Rethinking readiness in an age of uncertainty

South African businesses are operating in a period of structural change. By Richard Perez, founding director of the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at the University of Cape Town In his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a R1-trillion...

Testing that changes the game

Software testing is a critical part of the software and product development cycle. For years, quality assurance (QA) has been the final gate before a release, a functional validation that the code is ready to go to market. Today, however, despite a growing need for...

R800bn at stake: The urgency of SARS tax modernisation

In his State of the Nation address on 12 February 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa set out several bold strategies to underpin South Africa’s growth and development – expensive strategies that are likely to apply pressure on the government’s fiscus. By Shannon...

Luno launches crypto and tokenised stocks bundle

Crypto platform Luno has launched what it believes to be South Africa’s first bundle combining market-leading crypto and top tokenised US stocks in a single investment. This provides investors with diversified exposure to two established asset classes through a single...

Leadership development matters for retaining top local talent

As global companies continue to increase investment in leadership development to strengthen retention, South Africa risks falling behind. By Mark Watt, partner at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa Internationally, organisations are lifting leadership development...

Protect the 2026 balance sheet by fixing tech spend

If you look at the macroeconomic forecasts for South Africa this year, the message is clear: we are entering a period where efficiency is not just a metric for the operations manager. It is a survival strategy for the boardroom, writes Evan Berger, CEO of Go Rentals....

Directing the dual workforce in the age of AI Agents

We will be the last generation to work with all-human workforces, writes Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering Africa at Salesforce. This is not a provocative soundbite but a statement of fact, one that signals a fundamental shift...

How SaaS supply chains became cybersecurity’s new weak link

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is no longer an IT choice; it’s the operating system of business itself. By Avinash Gupta, head of centre of excellence at In2IT Technologies From Salesforce to Workday, Microsoft 365 to Slack, the SaaS layer now underpins collaboration,...

iOCO expands Saudi presence

iOCO has expanded operations in Saudi Arabia, aiming to help organisations in the Kingdom and further across the Middle East accelerate cloud adoption and deliver mission-critical digital transformation outcomes. As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 objectives,...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Data Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.4-5+ years'...

Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager in Umhlanga. Key Requirements: +10 years experience in residential and commercial building projectsBSc. in Quantity SurveyingMust have previous PQS experienceBe able to lead a teamContact...

SAP Functional Consultact at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

WE ARE HIRING!We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous SAP Functional Consultant to join a goal-oriented team within a leading organisation.KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCore Technical Delivery: Act as the subject matter...

Data Scientist (Credit Risk Modeller) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing FinTech company seeks the expertise of a Data Scientist - Credit Risk Modeller - with experience in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and products like LookerStudio, Colab and BigQuery. In this role, you will analyse complex data sets, create...

Data Scientist (Credit Risk Modeller) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing FinTech company seeks the expertise of a Data Scientist - Credit Risk Modeller - with experience in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and products like LookerStudio, Colab and BigQuery. In this role, you will analyse complex data sets, create...

Senior Systems Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A growing provider of cutting-edge Custom Cloud Solutions seeks an ambitious Senior Systems Engineer to join its talented and dynamic team working with clients around the globe. The successful incumbent must have 5 years' work experience in the IT industry...

Geographic Information Systems GIS Administrator / GIS Specialist

Geographic Information Systems GIS Administrator / GIS Specialist (New Zealand Opportunity) We are recruiting on behalf of a New Zealand-based Council for an experienced GIS Administrator / GIS Specialist to join their Corporate Services division in a permanent...

Senior Systems Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A growing provider of cutting-edge Custom Cloud Solutions seeks an ambitious Senior Systems Engineer to join its talented and dynamic team working with clients around the globe. The successful incumbent must have 5 years' work experience in the IT industry...

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