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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...

Could Bitcoin hit $125k this week?

Bitcoin is on track to reach $125 000 in the coming days. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says support from US President Trump, sweeping regulatory moves in Washington, and accelerating institutional demand are converging to drive the...

How ISPA’s take-down process can protect learners

With school holidays in full-swing, the official internet industry representative body (IRB) ISPA is removing an average of three to four problematic websites from the local Internet every week. Online scammers target different age groups for different types of scams,...

Affordability chokes new vehicle sales

With yet another year-on-year decline in new vehicle sales, WesBank says affordability is the biggest factor limiting growth. This view is supported by the TransUnion SA Vehicle Pricing Index that showed that new vehicle prices rose 4,7% for the first quarter of 2024...

Nvidia has an outsize impact on S&P index

Nvidia has significantly boosted the S&P index, contributing 33,73% of its returns this year with its soaring stock price. Stocklytics financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "Nvidia's significant contribution to the S&P 500's growth in 2024 highlights its...

SAWEA welcomes new Ministry of Electricity and Energy

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) supports the separation of Mineral Resources and Energy into two separate ministries, saying it enables the country to prioritise energy security with a special focus on electricity. Through a concerted effort in...

Malatsi takes on Communications and Digital Technologies portfolio

Mmoba Solomon “Solly” Malatsi has been appointed as Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. He is one of the new ministers appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who last night announced his new cabinet. His predecessor in the post, Mondli Gungubele,...

Cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives are underutilised

Some of the most cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives currently have a lower than 30% adoption rate by organisations, according to a new survey by Gartner. “Sustainable IT progress is underway at a solid pace,” says Kristin Moyer, distinguished vice-president...

Double-digit revenue growth forecast for security products

Worldwide revenue for security products totaled $106,8-billion in 2023, an increase of 15,6% compared to 2022. And revenue growth was strong across the board with all six product categories registering double-digit year-over-year growth, according to new data from the...

Intel demos fully-integrated optical I/O chiplet

Intel has achieved what it believes to be a milestone in integrated photonics technology for high-speed data transmission. At the Optical Fibre Communication Conference (OFC) 2024, Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) Group demonstrated the industry's first...

AI surges as luxury goods push personalisation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has induced a fresh wave of technological advancement, prompting businesses across various sectors to intensify their efforts to integrate AI capabilities into their products and services. As the industry grapples with the interpretation...

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It would be convenient to believe that the South African Global Business Services (GBS) sector is streaking across the global outsourcing landscape as the new darling for offshore locations. By Andy Searle, CEO of BPESA This is not surprising as, last month, South...

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Desktops the preferred choice for home workers

In the new normal, everything is up for review. When we think about personal computing, most of us would instinctively choose the mobile option. But is this the best choice for all environments? By Xperien IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) expert Bridgette Vermaak Let us look...

Blended learning: the norm in the future of school education?

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Pawn Storm: new techniques drive 2019 patterns

Pawn Storm, one of the most notorious global hacking groups, has been relying on increasingly sophisticated techniques to compromise organisational defences. By Indi Siriniwasa, vice-president of Trend Micro Sub-Saharan Africa From spear-phishing emails to malware...

How to make remote learning less stressful

When President Cyril Ramaphosa placed South Africa under a hard lockdown on 23 March, the face-to-face education sector was amongst the hardest hit. Schools, parents, educators, and pupils suddenly found themselves having to adapt to new ways of doing things on the...

How to handle a pay cut

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the global economy to its knees, and inevitably many employers will need to contain costs by cutting salaries. "Being hit with a salary cut or a retrenchment is something every employee dreads, but it's important not to panic and to...

UP uses Blackboard to support staff and students during closure

The shutdown of South Africa's institutions of higher learning is not a new phenomenon, with the country having experienced several severe interruptions to its university academic programmes in recent memory. During these periods of disruption, primarily driven by...

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