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...

Majority of Bill Gates’ $200bn pledge heading to Africa

Following his pledge to give away his $200-billion fortune over the next 20 years, Bill Gates has said that the majority of this spend will go to Africa – with a focus on partnering with governments that prioritise the health and well-being of their people. “I...

UCT at forefront of landmark discovery on early human genetics

In a scientific first, a team led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Copenhagen has used ancient proteins to uncover biological sex and hidden genetic variation in Paranthropus robustus - a close, extinct cousin of modern...

Steep growth for smart waste sensors

The number of waste collection points fitted with smart waste sensor technology reached 1,25-million worldwide in 2023 (excluding China) and, growing at a CAGR of 22,8%, will increase to 3,5- million by 2028, according to new research from Berg Insight. These...

Growing demand for mainframe skills

IBM introduced the Mainframe Skills Council during its recent SHARE conference, to provide a forum where global organisations will foster a skilled, diverse, sustainable workforce for the mainframe platform. In addition to IBM, the council includes organisations...

Software engineers set to make full use of AI code assistants

By 2028, 75% of enterprise software engineers will use AI code assistants, up from less than 10% in early 2023, according to Gartner. Sixty-three percent of organisations are currently piloting, deploying, or have already deployed AI code assistants, according to a...

HR professionals ready to embrace AI

A new global report from Sage reveals that HR professionals are prepared to embrace AI to ease the burden of admin jobs, take away time consuming tasks and, ultimately, ease burnout. The annual report - The Changing Face of HR - surveyed over 1 000 HR leaders across a...

Global coal fleet inches up

Global operating coal capacity grew by 2% in 2023 - with China driving two-thirds of new additions - and a small uptick was seen for the first time since 2019 in the rest of the world, according to Global Energy Monitor's annual survey of the global coal fleet. But...

EV charging beyond the utility grid

Electric vehicles are no longer a niche oddity but fully mainstream, with many automotive manufacturers announcing targets to phase out ICE (internal combustion engine) construction in favour of BEVs (battery electric vehicles). Passenger cars are not the only sectors...

Research breakthrough could enable future 6G comms networks

A breakthrough development in wireless communication technology could help deliver the ultra-fast and software-controlled 6G networks of the future, researchers say. A team led by researchers from the University of Glasgow has developed an innovative wireless...

New tools to protect against sextortion and intimate image abuse

Meta says it is testing new features to help protect young people from sextortion and intimate image abuse, and to make it more difficult for potential scammers and criminals to find and interact with teens. It is also testing new ways to help people spot potential...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold sells out in SA

The Galaxy Fold is clearly a hit with South Africans: the first batch released has already sold out with pre-order sales. Samsung South Africa is currently working on increasing stock levels to keep up with demand. The Galaxy Fold officially goes on sale in South...

Changing cyber security best practice

Even though cyber security is a mission-critical part of ensuring business success in today's digital environment, not many local companies are prioritising this. According to Zaheer Ebrahim - Presales Engineer at Trend Micro, more must be done to ensure systems are...

Coindirect raises SA trading limit

Coindirect has announced an increase to the trading limits for verified South African traders. The new limit, set at R1-million for fixed quote purchases, comes hot on the heels of the launch of its brokerage style platform, announced on 26 September. The OTC...

Protect yourself against cyberattacks

Consistent year-on-year growth of Internet users is resulting in increased digital identities and the sharing of more and more personal information online. As Internet users become more comfortable and interconnected with the digital tools available to them - tools...

Africa still ripe for investment

Even though economic growth is slowing globally, technology innovation is unlocking unparalleled opportunities for countries all over the world. Nowhere is this more evident than in Africa where developing economies are in a prime position to harness the potential of...

Dell debuts modular zero-footprint PC

Dell Technologies has announced the new OptiPlex 7070 Ultra, an innovative desktop that stores its small and powerful technology vertically inside a thin and light display stand. With a flexible, zero-footprint desktop design, the OptiPlex 7070 Ultra is space-saving...

Private sector steps up the fight against AIDS, TB, malaria

At the opening of the Sixth Replenishment conference, the Global Fund announced a range of private sector partners that will spur innovation to accelerate the end to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, the world's deadliest infectious diseases. Nine private sector...

HPE, Nutanix announce GreenLake and ProLiant DX Solutions

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Nutanix have announced the general availability of HPE's integrated hybrid cloud as a service (aaS) offering, HPE GreenLake for Nutanix, and the HPE ProLiant DX solution. The news delivers on the partnership announced between the...

Insurers need contextualised marketing

Thanks to digitalisation and the effective analysis of data, marketing continues to become more personalised and contextual. In fact, digital technologies enable companies to provide customers with relevant and quality experiences reflective of today's real-time...

BT sparks network transformation for Rexel

BT has successfully completed the implementation of a new software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) for Rexel, a distributor of electrical products, connecting more than 50 sites throughout Germany. The agreement for provision and management of the network is the...

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Introduction:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oracle Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Oracle database solutions that support business objectives. This role...

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Are you a highly analytical and self-motivated individual with a knack for uncovering valuable insights from complex data? Do you have experience in the FMCG industry and the ability to influence business decisions through shopper insights and data-driven strategies?...

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