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...

How smart glasses are rewriting the rules of consent

EssilorLuxottica and Meta sold more than 7-million Ray-Ban and Oakley-branded smart glasses in 2025. The sales of these intelligent wearables increased almost threefold from 2023 and moved the category to mainstream. In 2023, global smart glasses shipments increased...

NFC relay attacks on smartphones surge 188%

There has been an 188% surge in the number of NFC-based attacks on Android smartphones in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to Kaspersky telemetry. From January to April this year, Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions blocked...

European AI spend to hit $290bn by 2029

European spending on artificial intelligence will reach $290-billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33,7% from 2025 to 2029, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending...

Young scientists to attend Nobel Laureate meeting

Six young South African scientists will travel to Lindau, Germany, to attend one of the world's most exclusive scientific gatherings - the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting from 28 June to 3 July 2026. The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) selections were...

Risks tied to digital medicine

On World Health Day (today, 7 April), Kaspersky warns of risks tied to the digitisation of healthcare and use of telemedicine. Recent incidents show that medical services can be breached, and as a result, medical records may be leaked and then traded on the dark web....

The real contribution SA’s top banks make to the fiscus

South African banks are among the most significant contributors to national revenue, reflecting not only corporate income tax, but also the wider network of employment, consumption, property, and regulatory taxes, according to PwC. In collaboration with The Banking...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

AI boom propels foundry 2.0 market to $360bn

According to The broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market, comprising pure-play foundry, non-memory IDM, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT), and photomask fabrication, is projected to surpass $360-billion in 2026, representing 17% year-over-year growth. This...

Customer service organisations to double tech spend by 2028

By 2028, over 50% of customer service organisations will double their technology spend, without an equivalent reduction in talent, according to Gartner. Despite mounting pressure to use AI to cut labor costs, organizations cannot rely on automation alone to replace...

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Addressing concerns over biometric authentication

Biometrics, particularly face biometrics, continue to be adopted as a method of identity verification (IDV) across multiple sectors in South Africa. By Lance Fanaroff, co-founder and chief strategy officer of iiDENTIFii While the technology promises greater security...

Banks make progress toward the ultimate phishing solution

The rise in e-commerce, online banking, and digital payments has increased the number of online transactions, creating more opportunities for fraud. Each transaction involves account data, such as login credentials, account numbers, and transaction details that can be...

Navigate corporate travel bookings in an AI world

You've probably noticed it already. That moment when you're searching for flights and Google suddenly suggests a complete itinerary: hotels, restaurants, even local experiences; all tailored specifically to you. It feels helpful, almost magical. But then the nagging...

When WhatsApp groups become serious cyber-risk zones

Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity. The 2025 KnowBe4 Africa Annual Cybersecurity survey found that 93% of African respondents use WhatsApp for work communications, surpassing...

Changing the AI narrative from confusion to clarity

Companies are struggling to take the first step into AI, but there is a way around the overwhelm, writes Chris Badenhorst, head of Azure core, data and AI services at Braintree. Artificial intelligence has become the corporate obsession of 2025. From the explosion of...

AI can spot ‘firing signals’ before employees

What if a machine knew you were getting fired before you did? Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to hire, promote, and fire employees. While most of the focus is on employers using AI, a growing number of professionals are exploring these tools to...

Could 15 March 2029 be D-Day for cybersecurity in your organisation?

The 15th of March is etched in history as the day when Julius Caesar met his end at the hands of the senators of Rome, and it's about to become even more significant. "Beware the Ides of March," a soothsayer tells Caesar in Shakespeare's play, and since then, the...

Behaviour change, not hype, will decide the future of work

South African businesses are racing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI), but many risk confusing automation with true AI with potentially costly consequences. Geoff Cohen, partner at digital transformation consultancy DY|DX, urges companies to take a step back and...

Compliance the foundation for sustainable growth in finance

For many financial institutions in South Africa, compliance has long been treated as a cost of doing business, a necessary function to satisfy auditors and regulators, and to avoid penalties. But that mindset no longer holds up, writes Pienaar Zietsman, chief...

Full Stack Developer – 0248

Full Stack DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS:Proficient in modern front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or [URL Removed] with strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design.Strong experience with server-side development using Node.js, Java...

Senior Web Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Hey Code Wizard, Tax-Slaying Superhero Wanted!Tired of building boring enterprise apps that put everyone to sleep?Ready to level up and bring some serious swagger to South Africa's tax system?We're hunting for a Senior Web Developer with serious front-end firepower...

Full Stack Developer – 0248 – Gauteng Gauteng

Full Stack DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS:Proficient in modern front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or [URL Removed] with strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design.Strong experience with server-side development using Node.js, Java...

Senior Integration Developer

Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve code to keep the product maintainable and adaptable to new...

Senior Integration Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve code to keep the product maintainable and adaptable to new...

Senior SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives on optimising performance, unlocking insights, and building robust database solutions?We're looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join a high-impact team within a financial services environment, where your expertise...

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Maintain and enhance existing functionality, while designing and developing new components to support evolving business needs.Develop a deep understanding of the current product architecture and business domain, collaborating with business analysts to refine...

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