Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely

NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....

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...

Young graduate builds hiring engine

As South Africa marks Entrepreneurship Month, celebrating innovators who are reshaping the country’s economic landscape, Nhlanhla Mabena is proving what’s possible when technology meets purpose. The 25-year-old Information Technology (Hons) graduate from Richfield has...

Maker Economy could break SA’s youth deadlock

Almost half of South Africa’s young people remain shut out of work and education, despite ongoing efforts to reverse the trend. New Q3 2025 data by Statistics South Africa puts the not in employment, education, or training (NEET) rate for 15-34-year-olds at 42,7% –...

Enterprise mobility management on growth trajectory

The global enterprise mobility management market size is estimated to reach $69,12-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 24,1% from 2025 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to the proliferation of...

Does Africa have the skills to benefit from AI?

Africa stands to reap substantial benefits from artificial intelligence (AI) – but only if organisations are able to skill up in time. This is among the findings from a new SAP report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African...

Today is Tax Freedom Day

The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has announced 16 May 2025 as this year’s Tax Freedom Day: the day that hardworking South Africans finally stop toiling to pay their taxes, and start earning for themselves. The FMF has marked this day since 1997 to shine a light on the...

Blue Label mulls separate listing for Cell C

Blue Label is exploring a potential restructure of the group which may facilitate separation and potential future listing of Cell C on the Prime Segment of the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The proposed restructure, which Blue Label outlined in...

Cash will go on organic growth and acquisitions in 2025

Eighty-seven percent of CFOs are likely, or very likely, to spend on organic growth in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey involving 110 CFOs, conducted in November 2024, across various industries and regions also revealed that 61% indicated that...

Alarming levels of loneliness among SA’s adolescents

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) revealed that loneliness is highly prevalent among South African adolescents. The study found that more than 90% of participants experienced either moderate or severe levels of loneliness,...

Energy leaders urge swift action on Africa’s resources

In a call to action at the closing session of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, Energean CEO Mathios Rigas laid out a bold vision to replicate the company’s Mediterranean success across Africa, urging African governments to accelerate decision-making and...

AMD in $10bn collaboration with Humain

AMD and Humani, Saudi Arabia’s new AI enterprise, have announced agreement to build what they believe to be the world’s most open, scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure, that will power the future of global intelligence through a network of...

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Equity-based crowdfunding platform lists first African businesses

Equity crowdfunding platform GoGetta has listed its first two businesses outside of South Africa. Scorefam is a sports gaming business which makes it easy for betting fans to deposit and withdraw earnings via its crypto-enabled app. Quiver is a crypto-based savings...

Credit card size 5G network could expand private wireless markets

Vodafone has unveiled a prototype 5G network built on a credit card sized Raspberry Pi personal computer and an equally small, advanced silicon chipset. Beyond the "network on a chip" aspect, the pre- Mobile World Congress (MBC) Barcelona 2023 announcement is notable...

Fujifilm opens new head office in SA

Fujifilm South Africa has officially opened its new local head office in Sandton. The opening of the head office coincides with Fujifilm South Africa's ten-year anniversary celebration in South Africa, having first opened its doors in March 2012 as a subsidiary of...

New earnings threshold gives employees more protections

The earnings threshold will increase to ZAR 241 110.59, representing a ZAR17 030.11 increase from the earnings threshold that currently applies. By Brett Abraham and Mehnaaz Bux, partners at Webber Wentzel The earnings threshold, a determination in terms of section...

Growthpoint Properties signs up Parket

Growthpoint Properties is trialling Parket, a digital parking management platform, at its Longkloof Office Park in Cape Town. Parket founder and CEO Joshua Raphael says: "We are proud to sign Growthpoint Properties. It is especially rewarding that we will be able to...

Why humans should lead your business cybersecurity strategy

How do you get staff on board with security? By making it personal, writes Kevin Halkerd, senior risk and security analyst at e4. Most successful cyber breaches have one thing in common: People. Your company can be protected from every tech angle, with the latest...

Email still tops in lead generation and sales

With the rate (and ingenuity) with which technology and communication is constantly evolving, you'd be forgiven for thinking that social media, robo-calling, and chat bots would dethrone email, but think again. By David Lichtenstein, co-founder and CEO of Superhuman...

E-Prix during load shedding a symbol of hope

Formula E takes to the streets of Cape Town to the backdrop of the longest daily bout of load shedding ever, and the weekend after a week of stage 6 load shedding, which saw some areas experience up to 11,5 hours of no electricity. By Lance Dickerson MD of Revov The...

Budget 2023 deals a blow for South African’s abroad

On 22 February 2023, the 2023 Budget Review was presented, mainly focusing around the energy crisis in South Africa. By Jonty Leon, attorney and tax practitioner, and Reinert van Rensburg, attorney and tax practitioner at Leap Group However, as usual, there are...

Serious consequences for companies that invoice via email

Law firm ENSafrica was recently ordered to pay a cybercrime victim R5,5-million after a syndicate successfully hacked into a client's email during a property transaction. The hackers altered the bank account number in a PDF invoice sent by the law firm, resulting in...

Junior Data Analyst

Reports To: Chief Information OfficerEmployment Status: Full Time (with possibility of Hybrid)Location: Gauteng or Cape TownCompany Overview:We are an exciting insurance company, with over 25 years of experience in nontraditional sectors, looking for a Junior Data...

Senior Commercial Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Commercial Analyst to join our client's dynamic team in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in evaluating commercial vehicle dealers, assessing financial and...

Junior Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Reports To: Chief Information OfficerEmployment Status: Full Time (with possibility of Hybrid)Location: Gauteng or Cape TownCompany Overview:We are an exciting insurance company, with over 25 years of experience in nontraditional sectors, looking for a Junior Data...

Senior Data Analyst

Reports To: Chief Information OfficerEmployment Status: Full Time (with possibility of Hybrid)Location: Gauteng or Cape TownCompany Overview:We are an exciting insurance company, with over 25 years of experience in nontraditional sectors, looking for a Senior Data...

Senior Java Integration Developer at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for an exceptional Java developer to design and build integration services and applications using the organisation's Framework. You will work on challenging projects in a fast-paced banking environment, contributing across the full development...

Software Developer C#.NET

Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...

Software Developer C#.NET – Western Cape Somerset West

Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...

Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.Key Performance Areas: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...

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