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...

Legal departments are not realising tech benefits

General counsel (GC) must take three actions to improve legal technology outcomes in their departments, according to Gartner. “GCs and legal leaders often have a poor understanding of what is needed for effective technology implementation and use in their functions,”...

The digital afterlife … and stolen identities

An astounding 66% of South Africans believe the identities of the deceased are particularly vulnerable to identity theft, according to a new Kaspersky study - Excitement, Superstition and Great Insecurity – How Global Consumers Engage with the Digital World. As for...

Elastic supply chains key in addressing global risks

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must proactively embrace a geopolitically elastic supply chain strategy to support their organisations’ growth objectives, according to Gartner. An elastic supply chain capability - which can expand or contract supply in response to...

HPE plans to go after Mike Lynch’s estate for $4bn

HPE is not giving up on its claim against Mike Lynch, the Autonomy founder who died last month when his yacht sank. The company says it will continue to pursue a claim of up to $4-billion in civil fraud damages from Lynch’s estate. Lynch had been acquitted of fraud...

Africa well positioned for energy transition

Kathy Gibson reports – The last 25 years have seen some major global changes, not least in the area of energy and the technology that goes into its provision and distribution. On a visit to the company’s  South African offices last week, Schneider Electric chairperson...

Ethereum continues to take big hits in crypto market

After growing by almost 70% in the first six months of the year and getting close to its all-time high of $4 300 seen in early 2021, Ethereum's value has slumped by 25% in the past month – and the massive $900 price correction has significantly impacted the share of...

Corruption is African youth’s biggest bugbear

Africa’s youth have bounced back from the ravages of Covid-19, but they aren’t happy with the direction their governments are taking. They are unafraid to speak out and they are unequivocal about what the greatest threat to their futures is - corruption. Corruption is...

First snapshot of polar heat emissions

NASA’s newest climate mission has started collecting data on the amount of heat in the form of far-infrared radiation that the Arctic and Antarctic environments emit to space. The measurements by the Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-Infrared Experiment (Prefire) are...

Competition Commission approves sale of Telkom masts and towers

An important milestone has been reached in the proposed disposal of Telkom’s masts and towers business. The South African Competition Commission, the Competition Tribunal of South Africa, has approved the disposal of the assets housed in the Swiftnet business, subject...

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Leroy Merlin banks on hybrid model to drive future growth

International retailer Leroy Merlin, with a presence in 15 countries, has invested in a cloud-based customer experience platform designed to complement its physical retail stores. Leroy Merlin executive, Dmitriy Anderson, says the future of retailing will be driven by...

Crosscall launches new accessories

Crosscall has unveiled three new accessories equipped with X-LinkTM technology: the X-Dock, the X-Car Pro and the X-Ride, helping users remain connected to their device regardless of where they go. "We are extremely proud of the new Crosscall accessories as it helps...

Rajiv Ramaswami is new Nutanix CEO

Nutanix has appointed Rajiv Ramaswami as president and CEO, , and as a member of the board of directors. Ramaswami will succeed co-founder Dheeraj Pandey, who previously announced his plans to retire as CEO of Nutanix upon the appointment of a successor. Ramaswami is...

Flock expands internationally

South African online events platform Flock Eventing has, over the past 10 months, received a significant increase in demand for virtual events, from both local and global clients, due to the negative impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on live events. This has...

BroadReach adds Vantage to Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare

BroadReach Group has signed on as a partner on the recently-launched Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. BroadReach has integrated its cloud platform for population health management - Vantage - with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. Vantage provides management...

Where to now for education evolution

2020 has been the year of many firsts, on several levels. Collectively, these have not only made businesses accelerate their digital transformation efforts, they have also pushed schools and universities to do the same ... almost overnight. By Ben Roberts, group chief...

How to make it through the final working weeks of 2020

With Covid-19 upending every aspect of our lives, it would be an understatement to say that it's been a challenging year. From the way we work to our home life, it's been a year of changes which have redefined the way we live. Working at home has further blurred the...

Mines can turn energy liabilities into assets

Energy cost, constraints and supply interruptions risk mining companies' productivity, output and profits. While mines are better prepared to operate on reduced power than they were during the 2008 electricity crisis, the sweeping blackouts at the end of 2019 impacted...

Four reasons to become a software developer

From finance and banking to fashion and art, technology is radically altering the global business environment in myriad ways - forcing policymakers and employers alike to rethink their traditional models. By Vutlhari Rikhotso, chief technology officer at Basalt...

Nokia to lead the EU’s 6G project Hexa-X

Nokia is the overall project leader for Hexa-X, the European Commission's 6G flagship initiative for research that will drive the overall 6G vision. The project goals include creating 6G use cases and scenarios, developing fundamental 6G technologies and defining a...

Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our team in Cape Town, on an initial 12-month contract, onsite.The Data Engineer will work within the Business Intelligence team of the information technology division and will be responsible to work closely with our...

CIS Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Collective Investment Scheme Product Specialist to manage the application processes with the FSCA for new fund applications, ballot processes, fund closures, and S65 applications.Must have completed a Bachelor's Degree...

Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town, on an initial 12-month contact onsite.Responsibilities:Establish necessary Program/Project Governance and structures.Facilitate the process for Business Case development and approval.Ensure...

Senior IT Support Technician

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior IT Support Technician. The Senior IT Support Technician will be responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting for desktop computers, printers, Wi-Fi, network connectivity and other devices. They will also...

Integration Developer

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Senior IT Support Technician – Western Cape Rondebosch

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior IT Support Technician. The Senior IT Support Technician will be responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting for desktop computers, printers, Wi-Fi, network connectivity and other devices. They will also...

Integration Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

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Scrum Master

Our esteemed client in Cape Town is seeking an experienced and proactive Scrum Master to support Agile Product Teams within our Data Solutions division. In this role. The Scrum Master will play a vital part in facilitating Agile practices, managing project timelines...

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