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...

Air cargo demand up amid Middle East disruptions

International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for April 2026 global air cargo markets shows that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4% compared to April 2025 levels. However, capacity, measured in available cargo...

Intel Arc G-Series sets handheld PC gaming standard

Intel has introduced Intel Arc G-Series processors, a new family of products designed for next-generation handheld gaming systems. Launching with Intel Arc G3 and Intel Arc G3 Extreme processors running on Windows 11, the series builds on the architecture of Intel...

What you need to know about the SA’s draft AI policy

The publication of the Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy on 10 April 2026 signifies a transition from AI as a technical novelty to AI as a national strategic imperative. For business leaders, this policy acts as a strategic compass,...

Tech talent prioritises hybrid working over pay

Salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain top AI and digital skills talent - more flexible ways of working have become the decisive factor for companies to attract the next generation of leaders, according to new research from International Workplace Group...

Enterprise GenAI apps face rising security risks as adoption grows

By 2028, 25% of all enterprise generative AI (GenAI) applications will experience at least five minor security incidents per year - up from 9% in 2025 - according to Gartner. As organisations continue to build and integrate agentic AI applications using technologies...

Middle East conflict raises food input costs

While developments around the conflict in the Middle East remain unpredictable, the South African agricultural value chain is already being confronted with rising input costs, disrupted trade flow and heightened logistical risk. Loffie Brandt, sector executive for...

Africa Data Centres enhances Gauteng campuses

Africa Data Centres is boosting the connectivity of its Midrand and Samrand campuses in partnership with Oni-Tel Fibre Networks which will deliver high-speed, low-latency services through its Infinity fibre interconnection platform. Purpose-built for data centre...

More South Africans are returning home

A growing number of South Africans abroad are returning home, bringing international experience, global networks and new perspectives with them. New research released as part of the Reverse Emigration Among South Africans report by The TEFL Academy  suggests that...

Payfast founder acquires iVeri

Jonathan Smit, the founder and former MD of Payfast, has acquired iVeri, one of Africa’s longest-standing payment technology providers. “Payments keeps drawing me back because it is infrastructural in nature," Smit explains. "Trends come and go, but the need to move...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

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Relevance is a choice in the age of AI

I often get asked what it means to lead in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), writes Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa. My answer is this: it feels both fascinating and unsettling at the same time. Fascinating, because suddenly we have tools like ChatGPT or...

How to grow sustainably through industrial digitalisation

Resilience, security and compliance now form the foundations of sustainable industrial operations. This is according to Sunil Singh, divisional MD for managed services and enetworks at Datacentrix, who advised delegates of Datacentrix’s inaugural Industrial Indaba...

Valdene Reddy takes on group CEO role at JSE

Leila Fourie will retire as the Group CEO of the JSE on 31 March 2026.  Fourie has led the JSE through a transformative period marked by strategic innovation, operational resilience, and inclusive leadership. Phuthuma Nhleko, JSE chairman, notes: “Leila has led the...

Kaspersky uses LLMs for training

A course developed by Kaspersky AI Technology Research Center aims to equip cybersecurity professionals with the essential skills to understand, evaluate and defend against vulnerabilities in large language models (LLMs). The advent of LLMs has revolutionised the way...

Google gives African students free access to advanced AI tools

Google has announced a major initiative to support  higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro for free to university students for 12 months. The offer is available to eligible students aged 18+  in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria,...

Collective X signs on as WeThinkCode_ strategic partner

WeThinkCode_ has announced a strategic partnership with Collective X, which aims to build a more inclusive, outcomes-based tech talent pipeline for South African youth. As a partner, Collective X’s financial support enables WeThinkCode_ to expand access to...

Digital skills key for public service delivery transformation

Digital transformation in local government can dramatically improve service delivery, transparency and citizen engagement, according to research published earlier this year by Nelson Mandela University. The study, “Assessing the impact of digital technologies on...

SA leaders can’t afford to get governance wrong

South Africans trust Woolworths more than Eskom. Not because of rotisserie chicken, but because we instinctively know where good governance lives and where it hasn’t. By Jonathan Crisp, director of BarnOwl GRC and Audit software In politics, governance failures show...

Business processes must change to protect finance teams from burnout

In South Africa, burnout among professionals is a pressing reality, with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) revealing in a recent report that 52% of employees surveyed have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, 13% of which had been...

Escalating GenAI fraud forces SA banks to shift from identity to intent

Despite its history of resilience and globally recognised innovation, the eyewatering pace of cyber threat evolution, characterised by rapid mutation and increasing sophistication, is forcing South Africa’s banking sector to rethink its approach to security. In its...

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South Africa's leading listed residential property developer, specializing in building large-scale, high-quality, sectional title lifestyle estates in urban areas, is seeking a seasoned C# Developer with at least 5 years of experience to design, test, and maintain...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

South Africa's leading listed residential property developer, specializing in building large-scale, high-quality, sectional title lifestyle estates in urban areas, is seeking a seasoned C# Developer with at least 5 years of experience to design, test, and maintain...

Intermediate .Net Developer (Blazor) – Cape Town (Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies, is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to learn and apply the...

Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE Support the investigation and prosecution of complex financial crimes through technical knowledge and expertise in the scoping, sourcing, integration and analysis of financial information to produce high-quality financial intelligence and forensic evidence...

Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

JOB PURPOSE Support the investigation and prosecution of complex financial crimes through technical knowledge and expertise in the scoping, sourcing, integration and analysis of financial information to produce high-quality financial intelligence and forensic evidence...

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A leading national retail organisation is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join its dynamic team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who can translate business needs into practical solutions, drive process improvements, and support...

Lead Mobile Developer (Xamarin) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in modern web and mobile technologies. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of solutions, and continuously evolves their...

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