Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

The gap is closing, but gender parity is still a century away

The global gender gap has closed to 68,8%, marking the strongest annual advancement since the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet full parity remains 123 years away at current rates, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025. Iceland leads the rankings...

Stereotypes define perception of Africa

A new report reveals that everyday perceptions of Africa in the UK and the US are still largely shaped by outdated and negative stereotypes — with profound consequences for how people engage with the continent culturally and economically. “Stereotypes about Africa in...

This is the real experience for SA’s mobile users

MTN’s South African customers enjoy the fastest mobile experience, with speeds well ahead of competitive network provoders. This is one of the findings from Opensignal research analysing and understanding the true experience consumers receive on wireless networks. In...

Action models, autonomous agents to take over task completion

By 2028, one-third of interactions with generative AI (GenAI) services will use action models and autonomous agents for task completion, according to Gartner. Autonomous agents are combined systems that achieve defined goals without repeated human intervention, using...

Walking can add years to your life expectancy

New research by Vitality and the London School of Economics shows that walking at least 5 000 steps three times a week is a milestone habit that, when maintained for two years, can add up to three years to a previously inactive individual's life expectancy and reduce...

Intel opens up Continuous Profiler to increase CPU performance

Intel has released its Continuous Profiler to open source. The optimisation agent is actively used by companies including ironSource, ShareChat and Snap to identify production bottlenecks and optimisation opportunities. Developed by Intel Granulate and contributed to...

Nvidia, HP boost data science, GenAI on workstations

Nvidia and HP Inc have announced that Nvidia CUDA-X data processing libraries will be integrated with HP AI workstation solutions to boost the data preparation and processing work that forms the foundation of generative AI (GenAI) development. Built on the Nvidia CUDA...

How teens and parents view screen time

In a time when teenagers are more digitally connected than ever, 38% of teens say they spend too much time on their smartphone, according to a new Pew Research Centre report. About a quarter say the same regarding their social media use. But teens' experiences vary by...

Phishing attacks spiral upwards

More than 709-million attempts to access phishing and scam websites in 2023 were thwarted by Kaspersky's anti-phishing system, marking a 40% increase compared to the previous year's figures. Messaging apps, artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, social media...

Stable growth for global security appliance market

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the worldwide security appliance market reached $17,6-billion for the full year 2023, an increase of $868-million compared to 2022. The fourth...

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Artificial intelligence versus automation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often confused with automation, yet the two are fundamentally different. Dr Mark Nasila, FNB's chief analytics officer for consumer banking, explains the key difference is that AI mimics human intelligence decisions and actions, while...

Compact new Ricoh devices automate intelligently

Ricoh has announced the launch of a series of smart compact multi-function printers (MFPs) to help automate everyday document processes and empower workforces to focus more on core business activities. The new devices, which will soon be in SA, feature Ricoh's new...

How digital assistants will change the way finance works

How many times have you visited a company’s web site, only to be greeted by a small pop-up window asking, “How can I help?” By Sarah George, ERP/EPM cloud applications business development manager and product leader at Oracle Such a greeting is becoming more and more...

Datacentrix attains Red Hat Advanced Solution Partner status

Datacentrix has reached Advanced Solution Partner status with Red Hat South Africa. The partnership that has been just over a year in the making, says Graeme Dendy, service manager: converged solutions at Datacentrix. "The certification requirements for Red Hat's...

Linking technology spend to business performance

The phrase technology expenditure often finds its way towards the top of the company income statement. It's a phrase used by many but understood by few. It's a phrase often targeted when it comes to cost reduction, but conversely targeted when there is a need to...

Tips and Tricks: Howzit, Hola, Hello

The beginner, the expert and the pro can use Skype’s many hidden secrets to get the most out of its communication and collaboration abilities. Skype has had many iterations. It was a standalone app that launched in 2003, then it was bought by eBay in 2005, then 2009...

Fintech a potential driver of African economies

Most African countries have a positive economic outlook, largely due to positive performance of traditional sectors. This is according to ICAEW's (the Institute of Chartered in England and Wales) latest report. In Economic Insight: Africa Q1 2019, launched today, the...

World Password Day a reminder to review defenses

Yesterday was World Password Day, a day to reflect on just how vulnerable a poor password can leave you. As more and more of the processes and tools we use in our everyday lives shift to the online world, the number of passwords we need to create and remember...

Tips on selling to manufacturing companies

As manufacturers strive to succeed in an increasingly competitive environment and volatile economic conditions, they are investing in new tools and solutions to help them gain the competitive edge. However, differences in what impacts purchase decisions are not...

Junior Oracle PL/SQL Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Assist the product team with technical challenges and application issues.Develop high-level solutions, efficient database tables, and software applications.Develop and Maintain PL/SQL or SQL Applications.Manage all phases of the...

Application Support Engineer (Linux)

COMPANY: Innovators in the digital communications space, creating data-backed customer interactions that work seamlessly across every platform and device. As a leading service provider, this company helps brands connect with their customers in meaningful and efficient...

Business Analyst

We are looking for an Intermediate / Senior Business Analyst or Systems Analyst. A shortlisted candidate must meet the following minimum requirements: must have worked as a Business / Systems Analyst for at least 5 years (will consider at least 3 years).must have a...

Project Manager (Automation) at PG Group

IntroductionInternal Job Title: Automation Project ManagerLocation: Port ElizabethMain job purpose:The Project Automation Manager oversees major technical projects, ensuring they meet scope and customer expectations. With a deep understanding of Shatterprufe's...

Application Support Engineer (Linux) – Western Cape Cape Town

COMPANY: Innovators in the digital communications space, creating data-backed customer interactions that work seamlessly across every platform and device. As a leading service provider, this company helps brands connect with their customers in meaningful and efficient...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for an Intermediate / Senior Business Analyst or Systems Analyst. A shortlisted candidate must meet the following minimum requirements: must have worked as a Business / Systems Analyst for at least 5 years (will consider at least 3 years).must have a...

Project Manager (Automation) at PG Group – Eastern Cape Gqebera

IntroductionInternal Job Title: Automation Project ManagerLocation: Port ElizabethMain job purpose:The Project Automation Manager oversees major technical projects, ensuring they meet scope and customer expectations. With a deep understanding of Shatterprufe's...

Senior Developer

Senior / Advanced .Net Developer Our Client is an enterprise software development consultancy serving both local and international clients We are currently seeking a skilled .NET Developer with extensive experience to lead the transition of a legacy system to modern...

Software Developer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our client's team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our omni-channel communication systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, with a focus...

Senior Software Engineer – Java Development

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Java Development (Global Markets Technology) Introduction: Join a dynamic and high-performing software engineering team within our client's Global Markets Technology division, specializing in Pricing and Post Trade Services. We...

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