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...

Future-proofing Africa’s workforce through AI skills

On Africa Day (25 May 2026), conversations about the continent’s future are increasingly centred on one defining force: AI. From financial services and healthcare to education, agriculture and retail, AI is rapidly reshaping how businesses operate, how economies grow...

Moving Africa forward by reshaping mobility

As Africa Day (today, 25 May) shines a spotlight on the continent’s growth and future potential, one issue is increasingly shaping the trajectory of its cities - mobility. In rapidly expanding cities such as Johannesburg, Lagos and Nairobi, rising congestion, costs...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Business activity, new sales drive PMI recovery

The seasonally adjusted PMI increased to 52.6 in April, from 49.0 in March, marking a meaningful rebound at the start of the second quarter. The improvement was driven by stronger business activity and a sharp recovery in new sales orders, pointing to firmer near-term...

Workload piles up for HR managers

Forty-seven percent of managers say that more is expected of them, and they must work harder today compared to one year ago, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 2 947 employees and managers from November and December 2025 to uncover the managerial...

Bitcoin tops list of quantum-exposed blockchains

Quantum computing is moving faster than expected, and crypto isn’t keeping up. This is according to new TechGaged.com research, based on qLABS data, which shows a clear divide in readiness - with Bitcoin ranking as the most vulnerable blockchain and Cardano emerging...

SMEs can compete for skilled staff against high-paying corporates

As South Africa marked Workers’ Day on Friday 1 May, many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing increasing pressure to retain scarce skilled talent in the face of steep corporate salary competition. However, while bigger firms may have the upper hand when it...

Beware of bogus World Cup sites

Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup, and cybercriminals are seizing the moment to exploit the heightened interest. Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered various types of scams that mimic official tournament resources or leverage...

Microsoft equips non-profits with AI skills

Microsoft South Africa today announced the launch of the AI for Non-profits Signature Credential as part of Microsoft Elevate, unveiled at the Women in Tech Global Summit 2026 in South Africa. The new credential is designed to equip non-profit professionals with...

Sea Monster partners with King’s Trust International

Launched in 2011, Sea Monster uses gaming as an instrument for change. Over the past 15 years, with more than R16-million investment from growth funding partner Edge Growth across multiple funds, it has made significant progress. As a small business development...

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Insurers looking to build trust, value in AI

The insurance business is built on trust. Likewise, AI cannot work without trust; users and consumers have to believe that it’s providing accurate answers based on sound data. But as a new SAS report shows, trust in AI is a tricky subject, with users placing more...

Mobility fintech GoCab raises $45M

Founded in 2024, GoCab was created to address a fundamental challenge across Africa: limited access to ethical financing and vehicle ownership for gig-economy workers. By combining mobility, technology, and inclusive finance, the company enables drivers and delivery...

NEC XON gains full Fortinet accreditation

NEC XON customers will gain access to broader and deeper enterprise cybersecurity capabilities following the company’s achievement of every available accreditation within the Fortinet partner programme, making it the only partner on the continent to hold the full set...

Zamani Telecom chooses Hayo for A2P monetisation, SMS firewall

Hayo has been selected by Niger’s Zamani Telecom as its exclusive partner for A2P monetisation and SMS firewall solutions. Hayo will test, identify and prevent fraud across Zamani’s traffic to increase profitability, sustainability and trust within its A2P SMS...

POSB and Mastercard launch outbound money transfer service

The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to launch POSB Remit Outbound. The service aims to provide a fast, secure and cost-effective way for customers in Zimbabwe to send money directly to bank accounts, mobile...

Spotify brings Audiobooks to SA

Audiobooks are now available to listen to on Spotify in South Africa. Spotify’s selection spans bestsellers, new releases and genre favourites. Users on Premium Platinum get 12 hours of audiobook listening each month included in their subscription. If they need more...

Paratus links Goma to Mombasa

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has switched on a new fibre route in East Africa, directly connecting Mombasa on the Kenyan coast to Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through a protected terrestrial...

DuxNet launches Premium switching range

DuxNet, the in-house brand of Duxbury Networking, has launched its new DuxNet Premium managed switching range, introducing free built-in cloud-based network management. Instead of managing switches and infrastructure on a per-device basis, organisations can now...

Lula, Payfast by Network embed growth funding for e-commerce merchants

Business funding platform Lula has entered into a strategic collaboration with Payfast by Network, enabling Payfast merchants to access fast, flexible funding directly within their payments environment. The collaboration brings Lula’s embedded funding solutions to...

Workplace trends for 2026 and beyond

By Dr Chris Blair - The workplace is no longer a fixed structure; it’s a living ecosystem shaped by demographic shifts, technology breakthroughs, and changing human expectations. By the end of this century, the global population is expected to hover around 10-billion...

ERP Systems Specialist – Gauteng Gauteng

A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint a ERP Systems Specialist The incumbent will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the ERP environment across all business units, ensuring system integrity, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency,...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2575 – Gauteng Pretoria

A skilled Fullstack Developer with expertise in modern frontend and backend technologies, working within cloud environments to build scalable, secure, and high-quality applications. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Angular and [URL Removed] TypeScript, and...

Mid-Level Backend PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Our client is looking for a Mid-Level Backend PHP Developer to join their engineering team. This role is suited to a proactive, detail-oriented, and technically strong developer with solid PHP experience and a passion for building scalable, high-quality backend...

Systems Analyst (CT)

You will be a technologist working closely with the Investment Management Team. You will be responsible for the support, configuration and health of the systems that are used in that environment. This will include analysing system behaviour and having an in depth...

Senior Analyst Developer

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for an Analyst Developer to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Senior Analyst Developer About the OpportunityAn exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled Senior Analyst...

Tech Lead

What will you do?Our client is looking for a Platform Tech Lead to provide senior technical leadership for the company's intermediary digital platform. This role is responsible for leading the technical strategy, architecture and delivery across a complex platform...

Systems Analyst (CT) – Western Cape Cape Town

You will be a technologist working closely with the Investment Management Team. You will be responsible for the support, configuration and health of the systems that are used in that environment. This will include analysing system behaviour and having an in depth...

Senior Analyst Developer – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for an Analyst Developer to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Senior Analyst Developer About the OpportunityAn exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled Senior Analyst...

Tech Lead – Remote Remote

What will you do?Our client is looking for a Platform Tech Lead to provide senior technical leadership for the company's intermediary digital platform. This role is responsible for leading the technical strategy, architecture and delivery across a complex platform...

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