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...

Africa must scale the right AI to unlock growth

Organisations across Africa are demonstrating strong intent in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) but are falling behind global leaders in translating that ambition into measurable returns. PwC’s latest AI performance research shows widespread experimentation, yet...

Supply chain shifts to autonomous business

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must prepare for a new era of business in which decision-making and execution increasingly shift from siloed automation to outcome-driven autonomy, according to Gartner. Autonomous business is defined by Gartner as a strategy that...

Encryption crisis looms as Q-Day moves to 2029

The cybersecurity industry has long treated Q-Day – the point at which quantum computing shatters current encryption standards – as a distant, theoretical problem. However, this complacent timeline has been rather aggressively upended. As highlighted by Richard Ford,...

SA’s procurement problem isn’t cost – it’s capability

A new global report from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the global professional body for procurement and supply with a presence in over 180 countries, has revealed a fundamental shift in how organisations manage procurement, with...

Warehouses as we know them are about to change

By 2030, 50% of new warehouses in developed markets will be designed as “robot-centric” facilities, with humans being optional, according to Gartner. As warehouse workers become less willing to perform manual tasks, many organisations will be challenged to sustain...

Yo-yoing oil price threatens African airlines and agriculture

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has told delegates to Semafor World Economy in Washington that rising oil prices driven by the Strait of Hormuz blockade are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmers. “The majority of African airlines won’t be able to...

AMD collaborates with France to expand its National Strategy for AI

AMD and the French government have announced plans to deepen collaboration in support of France’s National Strategy for AI aimed at accelerating local AI innovation, expanding access to open and advanced compute resources for the local AI ecosystem, and strengthening...

Iran eases some Internet restrictions

As Iran’s Internet blackout goes past 50 days, some Iranians will be able to connect – with limitations. Most of the country’s 90-million citizens have been without international Internet access since the US-Israel-Iran war began on 28 February. Iranians do have...

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HP launches new consumer range

HP Inc has announced the company’s newest innovations, with updates to its full HP OmniBook consumer portfolio that deliver passion-ready experiences for consumers to work smarter, look sharper, and lead better. “Today’s consumers use their PCs in more ways than ever...

Samsung makes enterprise debut

Samsung Electronics’ Spatial Signage has been recognised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® as part of the CES Innovation Awards 2026 program. The award marks Samsung’s first-ever recognition in the Enterprise Technology category, coinciding with the...

Samsung debuts Galaxy Book6

At CES 2026, Samsung Electronics debuted the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Galaxy Book6 Pro, and Galaxy Book6. “At Samsung, we believe true innovation starts with getting the fundamentals right,” says Won-Joon Choi, president, chief operating officer and head of the R&D...

Westcon-Comstor strengthens partnership with Nokia

Westcon-Comstor has announced an enhanced collaboration with Nokia aimed at accelerating growth and delivering greater value to channel partners across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Under the expanded partnership, Westcon and Nokia will collaborate closely...

How higher ed is tackling cyber threats

Higher education institutions face cybersecurity challenges unlike those faced by many other sectors. By Musa Masungwini, data protector and cyber defender at Dell Technologies South Africa The major threats faced by South African universities include prevalent...

SIM fraud is not just a telecom issue

A SIM card is, effectively, a portable identity token. Once compromised, it gives attackers a back door into bank accounts, digital wallets, investment apps, and high-risk transactional environments. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply  SIM swap fraud, identity...

Unlock stronger security with continuous Attack Surface Management

Every organisation today operates in a complex, interconnected digital environment that extends far beyond its traditional perimeter. By Nemanja Krstić, operations manager: managed security services at Galix Cloud workloads, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications,...

Key technology trends affecting the security sector in 2026

It came as a surprise that this is the 10th time that we’ve looked at the technology trends that we think will affect the security sector in the coming year. By Johan Paulsson, chief technology officer at Axis Communications; Matt Thulin, director of AI and analytics...

How bank accounts expose payroll fraud

Payroll fraud creates considerable losses for South African companies and taxpayers. The Public Servant Association revealed that ghost employees are costing the public purse nearly R4-billion. The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals estimated that payroll...

Companies rise or fall on how well they renew their leaders

Leadership renewal has become one of the defining governance issues of this decade. By Thabiso Legoete and Veronique Parkin, partners at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa and members of the Global CEO & Board of Directors Practice In a climate defined by...

SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2234 – Gauteng Pretoria

Development of new functionalities to distribute, enhance or create Master Data (in S/4 or ECC) – Backend / Frontend.Technical and functional refinement and breakdown of requirements (Epics, User Stories).Enhance and maintain SAP MDG (Master Data Governance)...

Data Quality Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria

To profile data assets, based on defined data quality dimensions relevant to the business process or problem such as accuracy, completeness, consistency, reliability and timeliness.To assess the level to which data is fit for purpose for its intended use and remediate...

Senior Backend Developer (JavaScript, Typescript, Express.js, Mongo DB)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is seeking a Intermediate to Senior Backend Developer who will be responsible for developing, implementing and testing software components and applications, as well as maintaining and developing existing applications. The...

Full Stack Developer (Angular_Density_Nest.JS) – Evdb

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Angular and [URL Removed] TypeScript, and AWS and Azure cloud services, and will support data-rich applications with a focus on performance and maintainability. Strong frontend development skills with Angular, TypeScript, AG...

Agile Master (Senior) 3239

Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile Masters.Supports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Provides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile Teams to improve efficiencies at an...

Junior VoIP Support & Deployment Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for a motivated Junior Technical Specialist to join their Professional Services team. This is an exciting growth role for candidates who want to develop their technical and integration skills in the world of...

Agile Master (Senior) 3239 – Gauteng Pretoria

Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile Masters.Supports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Provides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile Teams to improve efficiencies at an...

Junior VoIP Support & Deployment Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for a motivated Junior Technical Specialist to join their Professional Services team. This is an exciting growth role for candidates who want to develop their technical and integration skills in the world of...

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