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...

Solar Orbiter traces superfast electrons back to Sun

The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the Sun into two groups, tracing each back to a different kind of outburst from our star. The Sun is the most energetic particle accelerator in the...

It will cost nearly $3-trillion to connect humanity to the Internet

Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of $2,6-trillion to $2,8-trillion at current prices, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint report. The report...

IBM, SEforALL launch new AI for energy and urban development

At COP29, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) have announced new, publicly available artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to inform more sustainable urban development for cities and communities around the world - enabling decision-makers and policy...

What financial cyberthreats to expect in 2025

Kaspersky experts have shared their vision for the financial cybersecurity landscape evolution in 2025 in the company’s latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin: Crimeware and financial cyberthreats in 2025 report. One of the trends indicated in the report is that as the...

Understanding the severity of TB in children

A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), and the University of São Paulo has revealed a critical gap in understanding the risk of...

Africa could unlock potential with AI

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Africa, rich in culture and human potential, is standing at the cusp of an artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Large language models, blockchain, and the Internet of Things all hold out immense potential to propel...

Global solutions needed for global issues

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Governments around the world, civil society, and private companies need to work together to enable ubiquitous and secure global connectivity. This is the word from Jessica Rosenworcel, chairperson of the US Federal...

MTN SA, Huawei in SA’s first 5.5G mobile network trial

MTN South Africa, in strategic partnership with Huawei, has completed the first 5.5G network trial in South Africa at MTN’s head office in Johannesburg. 5.5G technology includes five key features: 10-gigabit experience; all-scenario Internet of Things; integrated...

Youth holds the key for African success

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Africa’s young population is key to the continent’s success in the digital economy - and forward-thinking countries are finding ways to leverage their passion and innovation. A panel discussion with government leaders...

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STEM skills key to futureproof career options

Over 230-million jobs on the African continent will require digital skills by 2030, according to a study by the International Finance Corporation. From vertical urban farming to occupational therapy, even careers outside of the tech sector will be redefined by...

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2 drives cloud-native automation

Red Hat has announced Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2 as the company's new standard for hybrid cloud automation. Refined for the evolving realities of computing at hybrid cloud scale, the latest version of the platform adds self-contained automation capabilities...

Huawei announces new nova smartphone and watch

Huawei has announced that it is bringing another member of the Huawei nova family - the Huawei nova 8i - to South Africa, as well as the Huawei Watch 3 series. "This year is a nova year for Huawei. Our Huawei nova 8 and Huawei nova Y60 have already proven to be very...

Altron Karabina named as Microsoft’s Data and Analytics Partner

Altron Karabina, a leading technology solutions provider across Africa and the Middle East, has been awarded the highly coveted Data and Analytics Partner of the Year Award at the 2021 Microsoft Partner Awards. This is the 16th consecutive year that the company has...

Learn how to adapt and thrive

The past months have demonstrated how important the healthcare, finance, and logistics industries are to the world – and the critical role technology plays in ensuring organisations operate, learn and adapt. InterSystems offers key insights into how organisations can...

Proline – Delivering Entry Level Excellence

Built in Africa, for Africa – Proline’s range of locally assembled products are designed with a wealth of knowledge and experience accumulated over many years of existence in the IT Industry. Proline has been around since 1994, and the Pinnacle owned brand has...

The multi-cloud unlocks innovative business growth

Set to run for 48 hours consecutively from October 5 to 7, VMworld 2021 is a truly global event where delegates will be ‘following the sun’ exclusively online around the world. This annual event is filled with tracks, learning sessions, and customer showcases. In...

Build back better with edge computing

Locations seeking to drive recovery from the impacts of the pandemic are turning to digital transformation in their quest to ensure economic growth and accelerate the transition to carbon-neutral societies. By Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell...

Sophos accelerates growth of MSP Connect

Sophos has announced accelerated worldwide growth of MSP Connect, its program to help managed service providers (MSPs) increase customer management efficiencies, unlock new business opportunities and boost revenue. Sophos MSP Connect achieved 67% year-over-year...

+OneX adds development with Code Maven buy

+OneX, a new-age solutions and systems integrator that forms part of the Reunert Group, has acquired privately-owned software talent and development company, Code Maven. The acquisition adds significant application development capability to the +OneX team, with over...

Senior Java Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems and intuitive front-end interfaces. This role requires deep...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems and intuitive front-end interfaces. This role requires deep...

Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a tech-savvy Cloud Engineer ready to take your skills to hyperscale? We're looking for a passionate and experienced Cloud Engineer to help shape the future of cloud transformation.Key Responsibilities: Assessing technology and preparing for cloud...

Automation Engineer

Qualifications and expertise required:BEng in Mechatronics or equivalent is necessary.3 - 5 years' experience in automation engineering and development of new systems in a highly technological environment.Understanding of electronic system design.Understanding of...

SAP Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

This is a remote position.Join Our Tech Revolution as a SAP Business Analyst! Ready to shake up the world of tech and business? We're on the hunt for a rockstar Technical Business Analyst to join our vibrant, fast-paced team! If you're passionate about blending...

SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Seeking an SAP CRM Technical Consultant to implement, customize, and maintain SAP CRM solutions with expertise in ABAP programming and integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP CRM developmentSAP CRM certification and...

Firmware Engineer

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

Senior Systems Developer

Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...

Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

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