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...

Sophos sets up SA entity

Sophos has set up Sophos South Africa, a local legal entity designed to strengthen Sophos’ operations in South Africa and support the company’s continued growth across sub-Saharan Africa. Local organisations are facing a more complex threat landscape driven by...

Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

Municipal engineers raise red flags in local government white paper

The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) has raised concerns that despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions, the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps. Unless addressed, IMESA warns that the flawed document...

ClearScore makes Cape Town its second global tech hub

UK fintech ClearScore Group is expanding its Cape Town operations and has named the city its second major tech hub outside of London. The move marks a new chapter for the company in South Africa and reinforces the Western Cape’s growing reputation as a destination for...

Free SA cautions against overregulating AI

Free SA has made an initial submission to Parliament opposing elements of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy that risk burdening innovation with excessive bureaucracy, compliance costs and expanded state control. While the draft policy correctly recognises the...

AI is taking an interest in your fitness routine

On average, each January sees a 23% increase in fitness search interest - and April brings the second climb of 13% as people prepare for summer. However, a new study from Surfshark reveals that the digital fitness boom comes with a hidden cost: popular apps collect...

Developing countries launch first-ever borrowers’ platform

Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system today, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serving as its secretariat. The Platform brings...

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...

Talent paradox as AI integration and skills scarcity converge

The latest Mercer Global Talent Trends (GTT) 2026 report, surveying 500 employees and 50 C-suite executives in South Africa, reveals a workforce at a critical juncture - with AI viewed as the primary driver of productivity, and a widening skills gap threatening...

Africa urged to up refining amid energy disruptions

Africa’s downstream sector is back on the radar as global supply disruptions brought about by the Gulf war highlight a need for a strategic re-thinking of African energy systems. With over 600-million people living without access to electricity, 900-million people...

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When likes become a liability …

The use of social media at work – especially on devices connected to internal networks – is putting South African businesses at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks. With no specific laws governing social media use in the workplace, many businesses operate without...

Inside SA’s passport reforms

South African business travellers have long faced barriers when venturing abroad – from increased visa requirements to frustrating delays. For the country’s SMEs, these challenges can be more than just an administrative hurdle; they can represent missed opportunities,...

Young professionals are rewriting career paths

The once coveted corner office is losing its shine for many young South African professionals. A growing number of professionals under 35 are choosing flexible contracts and freelance opportunities over traditional corporate careers. Jessica Tandy, Bizmod cofounder...

Clean up fronting before an empowerment levy can work

An empowerment levy could simplify compliance and unlock transformation funding - but only if credibility and enforcement come first. By Bruce Hunt, MD of Transcend Capital and Transcend Corporate Advisory A new private-sector proposal has reignited debate about how...

Hayo launches eSIM platform

Hayo has launched an end-to-end eSIM solution to help mobile network operators (MNOs) transition from legacy SIM infrastructure to an eSIM-first model. The platform can be white-labelled by MNOs to streamline onboarding, simplify customer experiences, enable the rapid...

Qlik Predict adds no-code predictive intelligence

Qlik has announced the rapid adoption of Qlik Predict, as enterprises turn to real-time, explainable forecasting to drive smarter, faster decisions at scale. Built for enterprise-grade reliability and governance, Qlik Predict transforms how organisations leverage...

Salesforce and Google expand strategic partnership

Salesforce and Google have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, bringing Google’s Gemini models to the new Agentforce 360 Platform. The expanded partnership places employee productivity at the forefront, integrating Agentforce 360 with Google...

Vertiv and PNY Technologies partner in EMEA

Vertiv has announced a distribution agreement with PNY Technologies, a provider of NVIDIA-based solutions in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Vertiv and PNY will work together to provide comprehensive power and cooling infrastructure solutions based on Vertiv’s...

Java Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Java Engineer will design, develop, and deliver cloud-ready backend services and RESTful APIs while contributing to scalable system architecture. This role requires end-to-end ownership of features, from design and development through deployment and monitoring,...

SALT Graduate Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The SAAO, in partnership with SALT, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Graduate Engineer Software Engineering/ Diagnostics and Control Systems to join our Software Engineering Team based in Cape Town.The...

Java Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

The Java Engineer will design, develop, and deliver cloud-ready backend services and RESTful APIs while contributing to scalable system architecture. This role requires end-to-end ownership of features, from design and development through deployment and monitoring,...

Online Administrator at PnP

Role SummaryTo support the organization by efficiently managing employee schedules, maintaining accurate workforce data, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and assisting with key HR administrative functions. The Workforce Administrator plays a vital role in...

SALT Graduate Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The SAAO, in partnership with SALT, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Graduate Engineer Software Engineering/ Diagnostics and Control Systems to join our Software Engineering Team based in Cape Town. The...

Online Administrator at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth

Role SummaryTo support the organization by efficiently managing employee schedules, maintaining accurate workforce data, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and assisting with key HR administrative functions. The Workforce Administrator plays a vital role in...

Senior Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

The main purpose of this job is to apply technical expertise and judgment in the interpretation and presentation of a variety of complex financial, factual and geopolitical data with specific emphasis on sanctions, financial and other, to assist with identifying...

Security Engineer

Role Description:Design, implement and maintain enterprise cybersecurity frameworksEnsure regulatory compliance and protect organisational assetsSupport cloud, network and physical security environments Key ResponsibilitiesImplement and manage security controls across...

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