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...

The quest for quantum AI advantage

The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”, but in many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious: full of promise, but not fully understood. Still, the desire to profit from being first on the scene is...

Fintech industry poised for its next wave of disruption

Global fintech is entering a new era of maturity and momentum – it has finally emerged from a tough funding environment much stronger, more disciplined, and with greater growth prospects than ever. This is according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG)...

Team SA takes bronze at International Olympiad in Informatics 

The four-member South African team won two bronze medals and an honourable mention at the 36th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2024) - the most prestigious global computer science competition for secondary school and high school students. Bronze medals were...

Interest rates down, SME confidence up

With the rand continuing to strengthen and heightened political stability as a result of the now formalised Government of National Unity, the small business sector in South Africa continues to show improved confidence. On the back of South African Reserve Bank cutting...

Repo rate drop welcomed

The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday (19 September) announced a 0,25 basis point cut, taking the interest rate down to 8%, with the prime lending rate now set at 11,50%. This cautious approach brings a small sigh of relief...

UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools

IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...

Gen Z set to shake up the workplace

Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...

Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy

Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...

Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030

Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...

Agentic AI set to democratise data access

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...

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KPMG halts non-audit related services to JSE-listed audit clients

KPMG South Africa has announced that it will cease all future non-audit-related services to its listed audit clients with effect from 31 March 2021. This announcement is as a result of an intensive review process that seeks to improve the perception of auditor...

Changes to Jasco board

The board of Jasco has announced that Warren Prinsloo, who has been the company's group chief financial officer (CFO) for the last 15 years, will be appointed as the new CEO with effect from 1 March 2021. He will replace the interim CEO, Pete da Silva, who took the...

University versus college: choosing a study path

Are you unsure about which tertiary education path to follow after graduation? Undecided about whether to attend a college or university at all, or uncertain about what the difference is? Perhaps you haven't completed high school and simply want to know what...

Data management key to economic recovery and growth

As we all know, the Covid-19 pandemic caused major disruption in the workplace, dramatically accelerating digital transformation and forcing many businesses to significantly alter their processes. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies The cloud has become the...

How African SMEs could benefit from ERP

In the context of a tough post-pandemic business environment and in a sector where liquidity and cash flow are perennial challenges, SMEs' ability to quickly adapt to this new normal can be the difference between survival and absolute disaster. By Dumisani Moyo, head...

Click & collect an essential part of the new normal

2020 was a rollercoaster of a year filled with twists, turns, ups and lock-downs, which threw any semblance of normality out the window. But, despite this uncertainty, last year made one thing clear for retailers and consumers alike -- ecommerce is the future, and it...

Make every checkout count …

The pandemic has shocked local businesses into action when it comes to transitioning from offline to online. While many have managed to digitise aspects of their business, brick-and-mortar companies are yet to fully realise the customer insight and retention benefits...

How to secure the branch networks of financial institutions

In recent years, the financial services industry has begun the shift to a digital business model in order to enhance the customer experience and remain competitive. By Renee Tarun, deputy CISO/ vice-president: information security at Fortinet Inc But considering that...

Getting to grips with the 5G backhaul economy

As we navigate our way through the Covid-19 pandemic, we are finding that economic and social survival is tied to the ability to work and play at a distance. If ever there was a time for a revolutionary new internet technology to take hold, now would seem to be that...

Emtel and NEC XON deploy Mauritius’ biggest SD-WAN

Emtel, the telecom operator in Mauritius, has partnered with NEC XON to deploy the biggest SD-WAN in the country, which has reduced the corporate customer’s connectivity costs by between 30% to 40%, together with the provision of a secured network. The SD-WAN serves...

Java and C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are urgently seeking experienced Java and C# Developers (Level 2 and 3) to support a high-impact project focused on building reliable fact collectors, a robust logic engine, and custom data processing components. This is a fast-paced, technically challenging...

C# Developer (Junior – Mid-Level – Senior) (George)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic company, dedicated to transforming the insurance industry with innovative and customer-centric solutions, is based in the scenic city of George. They are currently seeking C# Developers at various experience levels: Junior (2 years), Mid-Level,...

Project Manager

Our client is actively seeking highly capable Project Managers to lead exciting electrical and instrumentation projects in Cape Town, Durban, and Bloemfontein.They are looking for leaders who can expertly navigate the complexities of electrical and instrumentation...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a Senior Frontend Software Developer to work on mission-critical B2B, payments, and SaaS solutions. Key Requirements Minimum 6+ years' software development experience in B2B transactional, payments, or SaaS environmentsRelevant IT Degree (preferred)Expertise...

Junior Data Analyst

An exciting opportunity available within the energy solutions industry for a Junior Data Analyst, based in Bellville, Cape Town. The Analyst is expected to use existing tools and models for this reporting, as well as assist in the development of new tools. It would be...

API Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...

Project Manager

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. We are seeking a dynamic...

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