Memory and SDD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Arctic sea ice heads for another record low

The National Snow and Ice Data Centre reports that on March 10 Arctic sea ice coverage was below even last year’s historic low of 5,5-million square miles. Though ice could still expand, it is likely that the 2026 sea ice maximum will remain critically low. Low Arctic...

Affordability drives strongest new car sales in a decade

South Africa’s automotive market closed 2025 at its strongest level in more than a decade, supported by easing interest rates, improving vehicle pricing, and a decisive shift in how consumers evaluate vehicle affordability. While headline sales reflect a clear...

Intel debuts Intel Xeon 600 processors for workstations

Intel has announced its new Intel Xeon 600 processors for Client Workstation, a full stack update for Intel’s high-end workstation platform (Intel W890 Chipset). The newest generation of Intel workstation processors provides a wide range of improvements on its prior...

Winter Olympics cyber threats

The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin tomorrow (6 February 2026) in Italy, attracting the attention of fans both online and offline. Hundreds of athletes will participate, and the host cities are expected to welcome large crowds. Kaspersky experts have listed the types...

AMD reports record revenues

AMD has reported fourth quarter revenue was a record $10,3-billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, gross margin was 54%. Operating income was $1,8-billion, net income was $1,5-billion and diluted earnings per share was $0.92. On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 57%,...

SA merchants get access to crypto payments

Binance Pay has signed a strategic partnership with digital payment network Scan To Pay, whose more than 650 000 merchants can now accept cryptocurrency payments via Binance Pay. Through Scan to Pay’s integration with Moneybadger, Binance Pay users can now pay with...

The bigger picture on smart TVs

The global smart TV market is expected to reach $673,47-billion by 2033 - a CAGR of 13,9% from 2026 to 2033 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise in use of OTT applications and services for streaming latest TV content on smart televisions as a...

AI component demand to drive campus switch market

The Campus Ethernet Switch market rebounded in 2025 but did not grow enough to compensate for the 19% contraction in 2024 revenue, says a new report on the sector from Dell’Oro Group. “Vendors are dodging campus switch component shortages that are appearing because of...

$8bn boost as SA joins Afreximbank

South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of pan-African multilateral financial institution, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). South Africa becomes the 54th state to accede to the bank’s Establishment Agreement, aimed at...

Software stocks hit as AI jolts pricing power

The software selloff is investors’ real-time repricing of the sector in the AI age, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His stark analysis from comes as a new AI automation tool from Anthropic sparked a $285-billion plunge in big-name stocks across the...

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Agentic AI will redefine the work we do

There’s no doubt that Agentic AI will transform contact centres, writes Kevin McGachy, head of AI solutions at Sabio Group. What’s less clear – and rarely acknowledged head-on – is how much of that transformation will impact the size, shape, and role of the human...

Corporate SA must rethink degree-based hiring

In a country with 4,9-million unemployed youth, South Africa’s fixation on degrees as a gateway to meaningful employment is not just outdated but actively holding the economy back. That is the view of Sandra Pretorius, GM of Afri Training Institute (ATI), who says it...

Strategies for smarter digital transformation

The acceleration of digital transformation and the widespread adoption of AI have led to a shift in most business operations taking place in the digital realm, across all industries. As a result, data has emerged as the most critical business asset. “The importance of...

Sony partners with World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

s an official partner of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 (WCH Tokyo 25), which will take place at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo from 13 to 21 September, Sony will enhance and deliver the entertainment value of the sports to audiences around the world. At...

Peach Payments announces real-time clearance payouts

Peach Payments has launched real-time clearance (RTC) payouts for all merchants on its platform in South Africa. The new payouts solution lets merchants top up their float and disburse payments in just minutes. Rahul Jain, CEO and co-founder of Peach Payments, says:...

Botswana summit aims to build African supply chain

Reflecting its aim of building supply chain skills across Africa, supply chain industry body SAPICS will co-host the upcoming Botswana Supply Chain Summit (BSCS). Now in its second year, this important event will be held from 22 to 23 October 2025 at the Gaborone...

Your WiFi router is about to start watching you

Imagine this: your WiFi router knows when you've fallen down the stairs, whether you're having trouble breathing, and exactly how many times you've visited the loo today. By Paul Colmer, executive committee member of WAPA It can also detect when your teenager is...

Why businesses must rethink their data lakes

While businesses are racing to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI), many overlook a critical factor in success: the quality and structure of the data feeding these models. The reality is that a model is only as good as the data it is trained on. This is according...

Uber boosts accessibility, inclusivity

Statistics South Africa reports a national disability prevalence rate of 15,7%, encompassing visual, hearing, and physical impairments, among others. The data also reveals that households led by individuals with disabilities often have limited access to basic...

Kaspersky and Smedan support Nigerian SMEs

Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (Smedan) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to assist small and medium businesses in the country to become more cyber-aware and less vulnerable...

Human Capital Information Systems Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Manager: Human Capital Information Systems, the Analyst: Human Capital Information Systems is responsible for driving the optimisation of Human Capital Information Systems (HCIS) to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of people...

Developer Intern (24 month contract)

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Developer Intern for a 24 month contractAt the end of the Internship Programme, the intern will be provided with a hands-on exposure to real-world software development practices while contributing...

Developer Intern (24 month contract) – Remote Remote

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Developer Intern for a 24 month contractAt the end of the Internship Programme, the intern will be provided with a hands-on exposure to real-world software development practices while contributing...

Full Stack Software Engineer (Python, FastAPI, TypeScript) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Engineering team of a cutting-edge FinTech Platform on a mission to build data-driven funding products that power real-world impact as its next Full Stack Software Engineer. You will design, build, and maintain scalable systems at the heart of the...

Senior IT Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to design, implement, and lead advanced security solutions across hybrid on-prem and cloud environments (Azure, Microsoft 365).Key Responsibilities1. Security Architecture & Engineering Design and implement...

Intermediate Manual Test Analyst

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an Intermediate Manual Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a...

Intermediate Manual Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an Intermediate Manual Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a...

Devops Engineer

DevOps EngineerContract duration: 12 monthsLocation: Johannesburg, RosebankWork model: hybrid bases going in 2x a week to the office however , the department is moving towards full time back in office at some point it will be compulsory to be office based. Key...

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