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...

Surging IoT market to hit $1,5trn

As one of the key technologies powering Industry 4.0 besides artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become widely used across industries, connecting devices, processes, and people. Despite headwinds and...

Is SA ready for the data revolution?

Data roles are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the digital economy. Jessica Nyarayi Tandy, director of Bizmod, says the demand for data-driven insights shapes how organisations function compete and innovate. “In South Africa we are mirroring global trends...

SA young scientists showcase pioneering research

Research projects by South African young scientists that aim to address the country's energy crisis, and determine the extent to which artificial intelligence (AI) can be ethically monitored, amongst others, will be showcased at this year's International Science...

New DuneQuixote cyberespionage targets government entities

Kaspersky researchers have discovered an ongoing malicious campaign initially targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East. Further investigation uncovered more than 30 malware dropper samples actively employed in this campaign, allegedly expanding the...

Formal approval could see crypto soar in SA

Cryptocurrencies currently form a small portion of total investment capital in South Africa managed by fund managers, wealth managers, and financial advisors. However, the recent approval by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of several financial service...

AI sets next wave of insurance disruption in motion

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been instrumental in shaping the insurance industry for the past few years and insurance providers have integrated AI models with established methodologies from the actuarial sciences to enhance risk analysis and streamline claim...

Managed services deals tipped to increase in 2024

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Services Contract Database, about 1 800 managed services deals were signed in 2023 worth more than $100-billion in contract value. Although the total number of deals declined compared to 2022, the average deal size...

Intel aims for sustainable AI with world’s largest neuromorphic system

Intel says it has built the world's largest neuromorphic system. Code-named Hala Point, the large-scale neuromorphic system, initially deployed at Sandia National Laboratories, utilises Intel’s Loihi 2 processor, aims at supporting research for future brain-inspired...

Global IT spending bounces back

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,06-trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This is an increase from the previous quarter's forecast of 6,8% growth and puts worldwide IT spending on track to surpass...

Hybrid working brings environmental wins

Hybrid working has enabled businesses to cut energy usage by a fifth as they replace large city centre office space with smaller, more energy-efficient spaces, including flexible workspaces, according to new research released today. IWG more than 500 leaders and...

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Effective ways to thwart mobile fraudster

As the global economy continues its lacklustre performance, legitimate and illegitimate businesses alike are under pressure to boost revenues. "South Africa can expect renewed unauthorised micro-billing attacks on its mobile users as overseas-based fraudsters look to...

Angola gets $165m for diversification

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $165-million loan to finance part of Angola's three-year economic diversification support program intended to restore the country's macroeconomic stability. The Angolan government is...

Wits to present quantum computing summer school

Wits University, together with IBM Research, the Johannesburg Centre for Software Engineering, the Wits Institute for Data Science, and the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) will host its first Quantum Computing Summer School from 2 - 10 December 2019....

.NEXT on Tour comes back to SA

The premier Nutanix event is set to rip the elastoplast off failed hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) implementations and give customers a real path to the cloud and digital transformation. At this year’s annual .NEXT on Tour event hosted by Nutanix, the company is...

ICT infrastructure a barrier to data centre adoption in Africa

To help Africa realise the benefits of the data economy, more data centres in the region are urgent-ly needed. However, building data centres starts with enabling access to the ICT infrastructure and ecosystems, and there are several barriers Africa faces. All of the...

Essential security skills for all employees

Cybercrime is a problem that affects everyone. It doesn't matter how big or small the company may be, it is at risk of breach, fraud, hack, and theft. The statistics around the costs of cybercrime are plentiful, as are those that highlight the percentage growth of the...

Best-practice in the event of a data breach

We've all heard the famous prophecy that states: if we fail to prepare then we must prepare to fail. This statement is never more relevant than in the event of a data breach. By Steve Benton, BT deputy chief security officer, GM of cyber and physical security...

Datacentrix intensifies focus on RPA

Datacentrix has extended its digital business solutions offering to include AI-powered robotic process automation (RPA) technology. Recently appointed as a local business partner for UiPath, a leading AI and RPA software company, Datacentrix is able to help clients to...

Saicom receives global routing certification

Local service provider, Saicom has become one of only five ISPs in South Africa to become MANRS compliant. The Internet's routing information is exchanged between network operators (also known as autonomous systems or AS) using a routing protocol initially designed in...

Capex-free solar solutions power up SA business

Power shortages, rolling black-outs, policy uncertainty and electricity price hikes are pushing business owners to look for alternative solutions to Eskom. Sunshine is a resource southern Africa has in abundance, making solar an obvious solution, and many solar...

Technical Support Manager (Northern Cape)

Technical Support & Site Manager (based in Kathu)You will provide essential technical and safety support to both on-site services and workshop teams, ensuring timely and successful job execution.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain strong client relationships...

Senior Business Analyst (Finance) (CH1085)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst. The Senior Business Analyst will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing, analysing and documenting...

Full Stack Developer

My client is looking for a full stack developer in the LAMP stack to join a dynamic, fast-growing team managing internal development projects. Key Requirements At least 5 years' hands-on experience with vanilla HTML5 & CSS3, Bootstrap, SASS, LESS.Tailwind or...

Intermediate Web Developer

As an Intermediate Developer you will be required to write and test code for various applications, ensuring it meets the required standards and functions correctly, beyond the basics of coding to take on more complex tasks and responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:-...

Technical Support Manager (Northern Cape) – Northern Cape Kathu

Technical Support & Site Manager (based in Kathu)You will provide essential technical and safety support to both on-site services and workshop teams, ensuring timely and successful job execution.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain strong client relationships...

Senior Business Analyst (Finance) (CH1085) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst. The Senior Business Analyst will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing, analysing and documenting...

Full Stack Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

My client is looking for a full stack developer in the LAMP stack to join a dynamic, fast-growing team managing internal development projects. Key Requirements At least 5 years' hands-on experience with vanilla HTML5 & CSS3, Bootstrap, SASS, LESS.Tailwind or...

Intermediate Web Developer – Remote Remote

As an Intermediate Developer you will be required to write and test code for various applications, ensuring it meets the required standards and functions correctly, beyond the basics of coding to take on more complex tasks and responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:-...

Senior Business Analyst and IT Vendor Administrator

Our Client is looking to hire a Senior Business Analyst and IT Vendor Administrator who will handle business and technical requirements, manage IT vendor relationships, and ensure seamless integration of business applications and IT services. This position serves as a...

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