PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

JSE roadshow looks to empower SMEs

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s third annual SME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow is now underway, continuing its mission to unlock funding opportunities and accelerate growth for South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This year, the roadshow will expand...

Vertiv finalises Great Lakes acquisition

Vertiv has expanded its rack, cabinet, and integration solutions for white space applications with the $200-million acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets group. "We are pleased to officially welcome the Great Lakes team to Vertiv and begin innovating...

Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short

Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...

The crucial role of metals in combating malarial resistance

Although malaria mortality rates have decreased over the years, the problem still lies with rising resistance, according to Professor Gregory Smith, a professor of inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Prof Smith was...

Anti-piracy raid targets Worcester operation

Law enforcement officers, working alongside the Irdeto Anti-Piracy Department, conducted a raid in Worcester, Cape Town, on an outlet alleged to be distributing login credentials for unauthorised access to premium streamed content. The suspect appeared in court on 20...

PC refresh cycles, tablets spur growth in emerging markets

Shipments of personal computing devices are expected to grow 2,6% year over year in 2024 to 398,9-million units, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The traditional PC market...

AI PCs on track to be the only show in town

Worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 114-million units in 2025, an increase of 165,5% from 2024, according to a new forecast from Gartner. Gartner defines AI PCs as a PC with an embedded neural processing unit (NPU) and uses this classification for the...

Opportunity knocks for Africa

Africa's outlook is promising, according to the ninth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. The report, released today by global specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and its economics consulting partner Oxford Economics Africa, provides policymakers, business...

Edison Alliance connects 1bn people

The Edison Alliance, a World Economic Forum initiative, has successfully connected over 1-billion people globally – ahead of its initial 2025 target - to essential digital services in healthcare, education and finance in over 100 countries. Since its launch in 2021,...

Network automation set to scale up

By 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities, an increase from under 10% in mid-2023, according to Gartner. “Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders are increasingly looking to AI-based analytics and augmented decision...

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Improve chatbot adoption through integration

It doesn't seem all that long ago that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots were a new, futuristic-seeming technology, with analysts trying to predict how they might be used. Now you can hardly go onto a website without encountering one. By Brent Haumann, MD of...

AIOps can solve IT’s toughest network operational challenges

Until recently, troubleshooting network issues meant helping users face-to-face or huddling in a conference room while planning next steps. By Trent Fierro, senior marketing manager for AIOps at Aruba Now, most IT teams are working remotely, trying to solve issues for...

The difference between a legal stokvel and an illegal Ponzi scheme

According to the National Stokvel Association of South Africa (NASASA), there are roughly 810 000 active stokvel groups consisting of over 11-million South Africans, collecting an estimated R50-billion annually. Nearly 40% of South Africa's adult population are...

Why we can’t go back to the future

How can we harness the impact that connectivity has had on our lives since the start of Covid-19? Ericsson President and CEO Börje Ekholm outlines the consequences that the pandemic has had on our online lives, and why we cannot go back to pre-pandemic habits. Through...

Privacy concerns as used electronics are returned to employers

Business owners could be in for a data protection headache as many used electronics that are returned still hold personal information on them. In many cases these devices have information such as credit card details, personal passwords and photos. By Bridgett Vermaak,...

Responsible management is in the hands of the consumer

February is the month of love. While we are spoiling our loved ones with tokens of our love and appreciation, we must remember that this is a time when cyber criminals are spreading their own brand of love by targeting the bank accounts of online shoppers. "The world...

Unlock the value of healthcare data with effective data management

Data in the healthcare sector is heavily regulated, with numerous laws and regulations governing how data needs to be processed, protected and retained. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies This has become more important than ever in light of the Covid-19...

Digital transformation enables financial services in emerging markets

Digital transformation has had a profound impact on almost all industries, fundamentally altering how customers experience the organisations they deal with on a daily basis. By Ndagi Job Goshi, GM of Liferay Africa The financial services space is no exception, with...

Clevva partners Blue Prism, goes global

Stellenbosch-based Clevva and UK-based Blue Prism have announced a partnership that combines Clevva's front-office solutions with Blue Prism's back-office solutions to deliver an end-to-end customer service offering. Under the partnership, Blue Prism will sell...

Imperial invests in ParcelNinja

Effective 1 February 2021, Imperial acquired 60% of e-commerce logistics business, ParcelNinja. ParcelNinja offers an outsourced warehousing and fulfilment business to South African online shops, using its custom-developed best-of-breed warehouse system and fulfilment...

Biometrics System Specialist at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire a Biometrics System Specialist based in Durban central.The Biometrics System Specialist will oversee the deployment, operation, and integration of biometric attendance systems (e.g., fingerprint, facial recognition,) to ensure...

IT Technician (Onsite – Durban) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a vibrant Managed IT Services Provider in Durban, is looking for a tech-savvy onsite IT Technician to join their team. The role involves a mix of scheduled installations and jumping in for emergency support when things go sideways. You'll be...

Manager, Reporting & IT Operations – Gauteng Braamfontein

Manager, Reporting & IT Operations (PowerBI Focus)We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, Reporting & IT Operations to lead the development and enhancement of reporting solutions, focusing on IT operational metrics, IT Service Management (ITSM) KPIs,...

Manual QA Tester (CH1134)

Join a high-performing engineering team focused on quality and innovationOur client, a dynamic and growing tech company based in Stellenbosch, is looking for an experienced Manual QA Tester to join their software quality assurance team. The successful candidate will...

Database Administrator

Database Administrator - MS SQLWe are seeking a seasoned Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in database deployment, optimization, security, and management of...

Manual QA Tester (CH1134) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Join a high-performing engineering team focused on quality and innovationOur client, a dynamic and growing tech company based in Stellenbosch, is looking for an experienced Manual QA Tester to join their software quality assurance team. The successful candidate will...

Database Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein

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Applications Support Specialist (Starlims LIMS)

Application Support Specialist - STARLIMS (LIMS)We are looking for an experienced Application Support Specialist with strong expertise in STARLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to provide high-level application support, maintenance, and troubleshooting...

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