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...

Mobile services in China set for modest growth

China’s mobile services market is set for steady, but modest revenue growth through 2030 as rising mobile data service revenues offset the continued decline in voice and messaging revenues, says GlobalData. The research group’s China Mobile Communications Forecast (Q4...

NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

SCM software with agentic AI set to skyrocket

Supply chain management (SCM) software with agentic AI capabilities will grow from less than $2-billion in 2025 to $53-billion in spend by 2030, according to Gartner. The forecast highlights the rapid expansion in both availability and enterprise spend on SCM software...

Telkom ‘car prize’ is a scam!

Telkom has warned that fraudsters are impersonating the company online to tell individuals they have won a car as part of its recent Summer Campaign. Customers are then asked to make a payment to “release” or claim the prize. The telco has emphasised that it will...

Dedicated AI school launches

Regenesys Education has launched what it believes to be Africa’s first institution dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) education. The School of AI is a dedicated academic institution offering structured programmes across AI fundamentals, machine learning...

Collective action needed for the decarbonisation of Africa

While Africa remains highly vulnerable to climate change, it faces critical energy challenges that hamper decarbonisation efforts, says a new white paper from Vodacom, which outlines several practical solutions that could help accelerate decarbonisation across the ICT...

Pixie flits from the garden to enter your shopping trolley

Shoprite’s Sixty60 is now looking to do your grocery shopping for you with the introduction of a new, personalised AI-powered shopping assistant – Pixie. Pixie - developed entirely in-house by ShopriteX - predicts what it thinks individual customers need, and when...

AI startup Refiant raises $5m

The world's biggest technology companies are set to spend nearly $700-billion this year building data centres to power artificial intelligence. Global data centre energy consumption is expected to double by 2028, with AI workloads driving the majority of that growth....

Don’t be a distracted driver during this holiday month

April is distracted driving awareness month - a timely reminder for South Africans as many undertake holiday trips to make a conscious decision to never drive while distracted (DWD). Insurance data says distracted driving increases the likelihood of a crash by 60% and...

Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates

Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...

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When AI advice underscores the importance of financial advisers

More customers are arriving at meetings with financial plans created by generative artificial intelligence (AI), believing they have already mapped out their financial journey from start to finish. But beneath the neat spreadsheets and projections lie gaps:...

The evolution of BPO

Business process outsourcing (BPO) is not new. In the 1980s and 1990s, companies began outsourcing their back-office functions like payroll processing, accounting and data entry to a third-party provider. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa This allowed them to...

Cybercrime has gone corporate but still being treated like vandalism

Cyber criminals are not sitting alone in a basement somewhere, writes John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software. These are organised business operations and run with the same ruthless discipline you’d expect from any commercial firm. They build strategy, pick an ideal...

Non-life insurance solutions could transform SME talent attraction

In today's competitive business landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a critical challenge: attracting and retaining top talent while managing tight budgets. By Carl Moodley, CIO of Genric Insurance Company Traditional employee benefits packages,...

HR tech transforms remuneration and recognition

  In September HR departments would typically revise their reward and performance management strategies and budgets for the year ahead. Many would also have been exploring how to leverage AI, automation and data-driven HR to make these activities more efficient...

Combat talent shortages in an evolving workplace

In booming sectors like technology, healthcare, and the financial services, the race is on for top executive talent. Barry Jansen van Rensburg, director at BossJansen Executive Search, unpacks the root causes – and potential fixes – behind Africa’s growing talent...

How to uncover payroll fraud

The damage caused by payroll fraud and ghost employees is often catastrophic: large sums lost and additional spending in investigations and prosecutions. In many cases, the companies forgo legal actions and fire the fraudster, who often moves to a new business and...

Building financial bridges to empower Kasi businesses 

Kasipreneurship – otherwise known as Kasi businesses – represents a vital yet virtually untapped economy across South Africa's townships, where cash remains king and small businesses are excluded from formal financial inclusion due to traditional and outdated views of...

Protect your most driven employees in the cyber age

High-performing employees are often an organisation's greatest asset, bringing dedication, expertise, and drive to their roles. However, the very qualities that make these employees exceptional – their commitment to meeting deadlines, willingness to take on...

Platinum Health closes the care gap with satellite connectivity

Platinum Health Medical Scheme has implemented low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity at its critical healthcare facilities to address long-standing infrastructure connectivity challenges in South Africa’s remote mining regions. The aim is to improve access to...

Business Analyst

Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to work closely with development teams and stakeholders to analyse, document, and improve business processes. This role involves requirements gathering, solution design support, and ensuring alignment between business needs...

Software Engineer: Back-End III

Job Title: Software Engineer: Back-End III Our Approach We are more than just a financial services provider. Our mission is to simplify banking and help clients take control of their financial lives. We focus on delivering accessible, affordable solutions through...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to work closely with development teams and stakeholders to analyse, document, and improve business processes. This role involves requirements gathering, solution design support, and ensuring alignment between business needs...

Software Engineer: Back-End III – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: Software Engineer: Back-End III Our Approach We are more than just a financial services provider. Our mission is to simplify banking and help clients take control of their financial lives. We focus on delivering accessible, affordable solutions through...

Database Developer

Our client is looking for a Database Developer to design, implement, and maintain in-house database systems and support related data management products. This role involves full-cycle database development, from design and implementation to testing and ongoing support....

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1563

Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...

Database Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Database Developer to design, implement, and maintain in-house database systems and support related data management products. This role involves full-cycle database development, from design and implementation to testing and ongoing support....

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1563 – Gauteng Pretoria

Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...

Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer

Seeking a Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements Minimum 3-5 years of full-stack development experienceStrong Python (Django) and Angular skillsProven ability to...

Full Stack Developer (Entry) 1428

Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software components across the AI product stack.Implement clean, efficient, and well-tested code following team best practices.Collaborate with UI/UX designers and product stakeholders to build user-friendly...

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