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...

Concertgoers becoming more savvy about online scams

The average financial loss from concert ticket scams has halved this year, according to new research from Surfshark, which says that scams reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) indicate potential concertgoers lost $303 – compared to $606 in 2024. From 2020 to...

Nvidia releases open dataset, models for multilingual speech AI

There are about 7 000 languages in the world, but just a small fraction of them are supported by AI language models. Nvidia is tackling the problem with a new dataset and models that support the development of high-quality speech recognition and translation AI for 25...

Open source AI set to drive new innovation

Kathy Gibson reports from Red Hat Summit in Johannesburg –  Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the big IT buzzword for the last year and is ready to become a mainstream technology that can help organisations solve their IT and business challenges. Dion Harvey,...

Virtualisation is back in the spotlight

Kathy Gibson reports from Red Hat Summit in Johannesburg – Just a couple of years ago, few would have believed that virtualisation would be a pressing topic in 2024. “But virtualisation is back on the agenda - and it’s bigger than ever,” says Bruce Busansky,...

AI, adaptability top priorities for SMEs

The ability to adapt to rapidly changing external circumstances and leverage powerful new technologies are key to the growth and success of African small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a new report by SAP. Cameron Beveridge, head of mid-market at SAP MEA...

Marketplaces set to shake up omnichannel retail

South African manufacturers and retailers are starting to look more carefully at how digital platforms such as e-commerce marketplaces, super apps and social commerce can form part of an omnichannel strategy to reach consumers wherever they are. Those that can...

Obituary: Pravin Gordhan

Pravin Gordhan, former Minister of Public Enterprise and SARS commissioner, has died. Known for his activism credentials and opposition to corruption, Gordhan succumbed to cancer at the age of 75. Gordhan was appointed as Commissioner of the South African Revenue...

South African healthcare leads in the adoption of AI and Virtual Care

South Africa’s healthcare sector has seen rapid transformation, according to the South African findings of Royal Philips’ Future Health Index (FHI) 2024 report: Better care for more people. In 2021, just 15% of healthcare leaders cited AI as an area of investment,...

Africa faces urgent cybersecurity challenges

Check Point’s Global Threat Index for August 2024 reveals that ransomware remains a dominant force, with RansomHub sustaining its position as the top ransomware group. This Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation has rapidly expanded since its rebranding from Knight...

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Complexity still cybersecurity’s worst enemy

Multi-vendor security environments and an unmanageable number of security alerts are causing cybersecurity fatigue in IT security specialists, and harming organisations' ability to protect themselves. By Fady Younes, cybersecurity director: Middle East & Africa at...

New MD for made-in-SA Mara Phones

Mara Phones, South Africa’s manufacturer of smartphones, has appointed Sylvester Taku CA (SA) to the position of MD with immediate effect. Taku has been doing business in Africa for over 20 years and has made accelerating growth through smart, well-considered moves...

SA investors turn to guaranteed investment solutions

Just when South Africans thought they’d seen the worst in 2020, the second wave of Covid-19 infections hit. Given this latest resurgence of volatility and uncertainty, local investors are understandably concerned about the state of the market and what they can do to...

Bluegrass Digital wins top app developer recognition

When it comes to app development, Bluegrass Digital is an industry leader and one of the most trusted development agencies. From new start-ups to established businesses, clients trust Bluegrass Digital and its expert team to build apps. Bluegrass Digital provides...

The growing role of SASE for enterprises

SD-WAN provider Silver Peak, recently acquired by Aruba, is now better able to help enterprises successfully transform their wide area network (WAN) and security architectures, and advance their digital transformation. This includes the ability for enterprises and...

Crush workplace communication in the Millennial Age

The modern workplace is being transformed by technology. Companies that are embracing all things digital are reaping the benefits while those that don’t, run the risk of being left behind. But with more than half the workforce now made up of tech-savvy Millennials, is...

The role of technology in unlocking trade value in East Africa

Is it too soon to be optimistic about an economic revival in East Africa following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the global economy?  By Pedro Guerreiro, MD: Central Africa at SAP The latest data - and the region's continued focus on transforming its key...

TCM introduces the work-from-home MPS Connector

Technology Corporate Management (TCM) is enabling seamless managed print services (MPS) integration. MPS Connector is a managed printing service connector device that integrates directly and securely into existing MPS management platforms to enable the full automation...

Ricoh Europe collaborates with Zebra

Ricoh has signed an agreement with Zebra Technologies in Europe to provide Ricoh’s managed print services (MPS) customers with a single point of contact for all label printing requirements. Ricoh Europe will leverage its proven EMEA-wide service capabilities and...

Android Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed towards Android. Your primary focus will be the development of such applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working alongside...

Intermediate C# Full Stack Developer (JHB Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:THE talents of a dedicated and deadline-driven Intermediate C# Full Stack Developer is required by a Joburg-based Marketing & Media Solutions Provider to join its team. Your core role will entail developing new products and features while maintaining...

Software Implementation Specialist (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:BRIDGE the gap between technology solutions and business requirements through the successful identification and adoption of solutions and systems as the next Software Implementation Specialist sought to join the team of a forward-thinking Property...

Fullstack Java Developer (1441) KG

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Development and maintenance on platform/application Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery...

Intermediate C# Full Stack Developer (JHB Remote) – Gauteng Randburg

ENVIRONMENT:THE talents of a dedicated and deadline-driven Intermediate C# Full Stack Developer is required by a Joburg-based Marketing & Media Solutions Provider to join its team. Your core role will entail developing new products and features while maintaining...

Fullstack Java Developer (1441) KG – Gauteng Midrand

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Development and maintenance on platform/application Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery...

Jira Analyst

Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications through well facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders User support including trouble shoo ng errorsExperience in creang workfows and the deployments of workfowsDocument exisng...

Junior Software Developer (Python, Django, FastAPI) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Junior Software Developer is wanted by our client, a dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions, to join its growing team. You will assist with the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of...

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