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...

Meta helps local businesses generate greater revenue

South Africa's R495-billion digital economy could grow to R874,5-billion by 2035, according to new research from Public First conducted on behalf of Meta, with AI set to add a further R528-billion to GDP over the next decade. The "Meta's Impact in South Africa" report...

AI will create more jobs than it eliminates

Beginning in 2028, AI will create more jobs than it eliminates, and therefore robust internal talent pipelines will be critical to meet talent demand, according to Gartner. “AI is ultimately going to result in more job gains than losses, but in the process it’s going...

AI will drive operational capability overhauls

A massive 80% of CEOs expect AI to force a high to medium degree of change to their operational capabilities, shifting the focus from digital business to autonomous business, according to a survey from Gartner. “Autonomous business is a strategy where self-learning...

Draft AI policy withdrawn amid AI hallucinations

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has announced the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following an internal process. “Following revelations that the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy published...

Cyber resilience counts on contractors’ security

More than two-thirds of companies are willing to invest in the security of their contractors and suppliers to guarantee invulnerability to cyberattacks, while a further quarter is already doing that. This is according to a global Kaspersky study, which signals that...

What’s needed to increase women’s incomes

Five critical, interconnected domains drive income growth for low-income women micro-entrepreneurs. This is the main finding the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Opportunity Leads Umbrella Program by BFA Global, a two-year collaboration with 11 enterprises in Kenya...

AI forces workforce transformation in services

Eighty-five percent of customer service and support leaders are expanding human agent responsibilities as AI reduces contact volume and shifts work toward higher-value tasks, according to a survey by Gartner. Just 31% have implemented, or are planning, frontline...

Urgent intervention sought as cheap cable imports surge

The latest Commodity Trade Observer report on low-voltage cable imports from March 2024 to February 2026 indicates that low-voltage cable imports have jumped 18% year-on-year to 19,27-million kilograms. Average prices have fallen sharply from R161/kg to R129/kg...

AASA calls for jet fuel supply clarity

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) notes with grave concern the lack of clarity around the availability of jet fuel across the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region, beyond next month (May 2026). An open letter from Aaron Munetsi, CEO of...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

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Mesh vs repeaters vs extenders: what’s the difference?

You can have a blazing-fast fibre line and still struggle with buffering, laggy Zoom calls, or “no signal” in the back bedroom. That’s because fibre is only the internet pipe coming into your home - what really determines your day-to-day experience is how well that...

How do we define a smart city in SA?

In recent years, the term “smart city” has become a buzzword attached to various developments across the country. By Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild But what does it really mean? Contrary to popular belief, a smart city is not defined by how much technology has been...

How to future-proof the human developer

As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continue to reshape industries, one question dominates the conversation: Will AI take my job? At Dariel Software, the question is different. The company believes it’s not about if AI will change the developer’s...

Cash buyers lose, opex wins, as PC price inflation arrives

PC prices are expected to rise as component supply tightens and manufacturers shift their focus toward higher‑margin, AI‑capable devices. This puts immediate pressure on IT budgets that are already strained. For many organisations, the challenge is no longer just...

A smarter way to cool homes this summer

With summer temperatures climbing, South African households face a familiar dilemma: how to stay cool without the electricity bill skyrocketing. For many, the default strategy is to run the air conditioner at full blast until the room is freezing, then switch it off...

TCL deepens partnership with Arsenal

TCL has announced Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka as its brand ambassador. TCL recently teamed up with Arsenal and Bukayo Saka with the launch of ‘Inspire Greatness, Together’, a new campaign that celebrates how football brings people together through moments on and off the...

Amazon brings image-based shopping to SA

Amazon has launched Amazon Lens in South Africa, bringing its visual shopping tool to more customers seeking a faster, easier way to shop online. Amazon Lens lets customers shop using images, screenshots, scanning a barcode, or the live camera in the app. Tens of...

Cisco launches new Cisco 360 Partner Program

Cisco has announced the launch of the Cisco 360 Partner Program after fifteen months of co-design with partners. Cisco’s success is built on close collaboration with its partners to meet customer needs in the fast-changing AI world. Now, Cisco is boosting how it...

Dr Mathe to lead TIA

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has announced the appointment of Dr Titus Mathe as its CEO, with effect from 1 April 2026. Dr Mathe previously held senior leadership roles at Eskom,...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Do you enjoy building sleek frontend experiences, powerful backend services, and cloud-native platforms that actually solve complex real-world problems? We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer who can code across the stack, thrive in modern cloud environments,...

Senior Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Senior Systems Analyst – Supply Chain Management (SCM) ApplicationsAre you a seasoned Systems Analyst ready to shape and modernise enterprise Supply Chain systems at scale?We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Analyst to lead the analysis, design, and...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a dynamic global technology team focused on building innovative, cloud-based solutions that support data analysis, collaboration, and operational efficiency across a large international enterprise...

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Our client is looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst (Data Visualization Specialist) to join their team. This role is suited to a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven professional with strong Power BI expertise and a passion for turning complex...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer (Expert) to join a global technology team delivering innovative cloud-based analysis and collaboration solutions.The successful candidate will work on a modern enterprise platform designed to simplify access to...

Business Intelligence Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst (Data Visualization Specialist) to join their team. This role is suited to a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven professional with strong Power BI expertise and a passion for turning complex...

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