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...

GenAI for Procurement hits the Trough of Disillusionment

Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement has entered the trough of disillusionment, according to Gartner. While some early adopters are seeing benefits, many organizations are experiencing uneven ROI or falling short of expectations, highlighting the need for a more...

Manufacturing sentiment stays in negative territory

As South Africans woke up to the certainty of 30% tariffs from the US, they also face continued deterioration in manufacturing sentiment. The latest update from the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for July 2025, which points to this deterioration as it remains...

DNS activity demonstrates the reach of cyberthreats

The threat landscape is full of moving targets. Over time, popular tools, tactics, and procedures change: malicious techniques shift to follow global trends, and often disappear or resurface, sometimes years down the line. To stay ahead of this ebb and flow, security...

SA firms boost efficiency with GenAI

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value found that surveyed CEOs are facing workforce, culture and regulation challenges as they act quickly to implement and scale generative AI (GenAI) across their organisations. The annual global study of 3 000 CEOs from...

Semiconductor industry sees major gains as memory demand skyrockets

The latest research from IDC - Worldwide Semiconductor Integrated Device Manufacturing Market: Top 10 Vendor Rankings and Insight 1Q24 - reveals significant trends in the semiconductor industry during the first quarter of 2024. The report highlights the normalisation...

Huge failure rate in logistics transformations

Seventy-six percent of logistics transformations never fully succeed - failing to meet critical budget, timeline, or key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, according to a new survey by Gartner. At a time when logistics leaders are regularly launching new...

Intel Foundry achieves major milestones

Intel has announced that its lead products on Intel 18A, Panther Lake (AI PC client processor) and Clearwater Forest (server processor), are out of the fab and have powered-on and booted operating systems. These milestones were achieved less than two quarters after...

Afreximbank to double intra-African trade financing

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) plans to double its financing of intra-African trade from $20-billion in 2021 to $40-billion by 2026. This is according to Haytham ElMaayergi, Afreximbank's executive vice-president: global trade bank, addressing the African...

Africa faces unprecedent surge in mpox cases

The African region is experiencing an unprecedented increase in mpox cases since the start of 2024, with more countries previously unaffected by the disease reporting cases in an expanding spread of the virus. World Health Organisation (WHO) has elevated the mpox...

New insight into paediatric pain practices in SSA

Valuable insights into the management of paediatric pain in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been highlighted in a survey conducted by Anisa Bhettay, a specialist anaesthetist affiliated with the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and the University of Cape Town...

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Limpopo learners show true grit in JSE Investment Challenge

According to Angela Duckworth, a psychologist from the University of Pennsylvania in the US, grit is the key ingredient in personal success. And the learners from Shikundu High School in Limpopo have proved the theory true as they scoop the top honours in the JSE...

BCX receives partner accolades

BCX has bagged four awards from partners in recent weeks. The first saw the company announced as the 2019 Fastest Growth Partner in Africa by Veeam Software, the leader in Backup solutions that deliver Cloud Data Management. The award recognised BCX as having the...

Adapt IT shows resilience

JSE-listed Adapt IT remains resilient despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on its business. The company has released a voluntary trading statement citing anticipated changes to its earnings for the financial year ended 30 June 2020. "Although JSE listing...

Insurers need to move beyond risk and protection

Consumers demand more monetised value and digital convenience, writes Cornel Schoeman, chief operating officer of Genric Insurance Company. Until recently, traditional insurance models have remained remarkably resilient in the onslaught of digital transformation and...

Netcash partnerships to streamline payment processes

Payment solutions provider Netcash has integrated its payment solutions with Billdozer, Paycycle and uCollect. Netcash clients now stand to benefit from the integration capabilities offered by these independent software vendors with Xero Accounting. Netcash MD Charles...

Cyber talent: focus on the talent

The annual security workforce study conducted by ISC2 has found that while approximately 2,8-million professionals currently work in the cybersecurity field around the world, an additional 4-million trained workers are needed to fully bridge the skills gap and...

Red Hat, Samsung drive 5G adoption with Kubernetes-based networking

Red Hat is collaborating with Samsung to deliver 5G network solutions built on Red Hat's OpenShift Kubernetes platform, and will help service providers make 5G a reality across use cases, including 5G core, edge computing, IoT, machine learning and more. It is...

SAMRO launches Indigenous African Music transcription site

It is often a fear that in preserving culture, many may need to interpret long held beliefs, and in doing so run the risk of being misunderstood. The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) helps users transcend this limitation through its Indigenous...

Fujitsu Stylistic Q5010 tablet is the strong silent type

Fujitsu's most durable tablet now performs even better, with the introduction today of the strong and silent Fujitsu Tablet Stylistic Q5010. The new arrival boasts a new housing and the latest Intel Pentium Silver processor, delivering even smoother performance among...

E-commerce boom drives demand for energy-efficient materials-handling

Technology has played an integral role during this difficult year for every industry, but one sector that has perhaps seen the biggest gain is e-commerce. This has proven a key driver of warehousing and logistics demand. According to Statista market and consumer data,...

PBI Developer & Automation specialist, EM

Client based in Cape Town seeks the services of PBI Developer & Automation Specialist, EM. This role supports the Manager Data & Analytics in implementing specific reporting and automation solutions specifically for the adidas South Africa business. This is...

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AgilePoint Business Process Specialist to lead the design, development, and optimization of workflow and process automation solutions. This role requires deep expertise in AgilePoint and BPM platforms, strong collaboration...

PBI Developer & Automation specialist, EM – Western Cape Cape Town

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We are seeking a skilled and motivated .NET Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust software solutions using the .NET framework.You will work on backend services, APIs, and web applications,...

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Tech Troubleshooter Wanted Your Future Starts HereGauteng based, work from home and / or client siteSalary Package: R12k - R15k Monthly + benefits Who we are We're a fast-moving, proudly South African tech solutions company, committed to keeping businesses up and...

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We are seeking a IT Support Administrator (Procurement) to provide administrative support to the Technical Team, from initial enquiry, through the processing of quotations and sales documentation, to order, procurement and completion. Liaising with other departments...

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