Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

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...

Atmospheric sputtering observed on Mars

After a decade of searching, NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere Volatile Evolution) mission has, for the first time, reported a direct observation of an elusive atmospheric escape process called sputtering that could help answer longstanding questions about the history of...

PC and tablet forecast up, despite uncertainty

After recording strong results in the first quarter of 2025, IDC is increasing its traditional PC forecast for 2025 — this comes despite the significant impact that US tariffs have had on its trading partners’ market sentiment. Global PC volume is now expected to...

Nvidia boosts robotics with Project GR00T

Nvidia has announced Project GR00T, a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots which is designed to further its work driving breakthroughs in robotics and embodied AI. As part of the initiative, the company also unveiled a new computer, Jetson Thor, for...

Nvidia ushers in a new era of computing with Blackwell

Aimed at powering a new era of computing, Nvidia has launched its Blackwell platform which it says will enable organisations everywhere to build and run realtime generative AI (GenAI) on trillion-parameter large language models (LLMs) at up to 25-times less cost and...

Canal+ makes a firm offer for Multichoice

Multichoice and French media company Canal+ have reached an agreement by which Canal+ would acquire the Multichoice group, offering shareholders R125.00 per share - a 66,6% premium over the R75.00 closing price on 1 February 2024. The announcement constitutes a firm...

EdTech transforming into $350bn industry

The global education technology (edtech) market is expected to reach $348,41-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 13,4% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The process of learning is evolving gradually in line with advances in...

Beware of deepfakes in the age of AI

The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies in recent years is providing threat actors with sophisticated new tools to perpetrate their attacks, says Kaspersky. One of these are deepfakes which include generated human-like...

Africa Data Centres, DPA SA break ground on Free State solar farm

Africa Data Centres (ADC) has broken ground on the construction of a solar farm in the Free State in collaboration with DPA Southern Africa. The project is a component of the 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) inked in March 2023 with DPA Southern Africa, a joint...

Nvidia looks to advance wireless communications with AI

Nvidia has unveiled a 6G research platform that empowers researchers with a novel approach to develop the next phase of wireless technology, offering them a comprehensive suite to advance AI for radio access network (RAN) technology. The Nvidia 6G Research Cloud...

Opportunities for all in the sports tourism market

For individuals, sports are about competition and enjoyment. But to South Africa's tourism industry, sports is a money spinner that attracts more than 50 000 people a year to local shores and saw about $3,6-billion pumped into the local economy in 2022, according to...

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The Learning Resource: The Software Developer

This is one job that will put you in high demand no matter where you live, or want to live, in the world. If you were a trained software developer right now, in South Africa, you’d find your job prospects to be more than a little awesome. In fact, you’d probably be...

ESET named as endpoint security top performer

ESET has been described as a top performer in the KuppingerCole ESET Executive View report. The report analysed ESET Endpoint Security and outlines the strengths and robust anti-malware capabilities of the software. KuppingerCole Analysts is an international and...

Huawei supports World of Rugby Fan Zones

In the spirit of unity, Huawei will be doing its part to stimulate the South African spirit by rallying the country behind our national team. Until 2 November 2019, shopping centres in Cape Town (Tygervalley and Westgate), Bloemfontein (Mimosa Mall), Pretoria (Menlyn...

Canon develops remote-control system for interchangeable-lens cameras

Canon has announced the development of a new remote-control solution for stills photography, providing professional users with remote operation for Canon's interchangeable-lens cameras. Taking user needs into consideration, the technology has been developed to enable...

BKB cites digital transformation benefits from ERP

BKB, a global provider of agricultural products based in South Africa, accompanied its ERP partner Syspro on an industry analyst tour to outline its digital transformation journey started in 2013 and which includes Syspro as its foundational ERP backbone. "Syspro's...

Uranium mine deploys SAP ERP in four months

Mining is an important pillar of the Namibian economy, contributing an estimated 12% to the country's GDP in 2017. One of the jewels in the country's resources crown is Rössing Uranium, one of the longest-operating uranium mines in the world, which produced 4,1% of...

Thales works with Ghana on financial inclusion

Thales, through its Gemalto expertise, is working in partnership with Paycode to supply dual card technology to GhIPSS (Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems), supporting plans to enhance the functionality of the e-zwich biometric card, Ghana's first...

Extrahop takes top security award

The ability to rise above the noise created by increasingly complex hybrid network architectures, multi-stage attacks, siloed tools, and the sheer volume of traffic required for digital businesses is critical when searching for a network detection and response tool....

Paratus SA acquires satellite hub

Paratus South Africa has completed a transaction for the acquisition of a satellite teleport via its subsidiary Maxwell technology for an undisclosed amount. Paratus will now start with a harmonisation process to incorporate the transfer of assets and resources as...

Logicalis, Qualys join forces on cloud-based security, compliance

International IT solutions and managed services provider Logicalis SA has signed a partnership agreement with Qualys, a provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions. The Qualys Cloud Platform and its integrated apps help businesses simplify security...

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The Infrastructure Specialist will focus on delivering and managing Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure planning work for projects, demands, and solutions. This role serves as the primary contact and contributor for the planning and scoping of all...

Senior Backend Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients who is the leading supplier of intelligent security solutions to security companies across Sub-Saharan Africa is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer Key Requirements: Minimum of 7 years of development.Degree in Computer Science,...

Data Scientist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering...

Senior .Net Developer

Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs and servicesCreating and maintaining SQL Server database tables, functions and stored proceduresImplementation of unit testing for new software modules or servicesDetermining operational practicality,...

Learning Materials Content Developer (Hybrid – Stellenbosch)

ENVIRONMENT:Our Client is an accredited and trusted business skills training provider for learners, professionals and companies in Africa. They offer students of all ages and companies digital, blended and in-class skills training, short courses, qualifications, and...

Senior .Net Developer – Gauteng Sandton

Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs and servicesCreating and maintaining SQL Server database tables, functions and stored proceduresImplementation of unit testing for new software modules or servicesDetermining operational practicality,...

Solution Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre

Include primary accomplishments, products, and services, who benefits from them and howDesign technology solutions for the organisation by defining integrated solution architectures that are aligned with IT strategies and architectures to meet and support the...

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