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...

Future-proofing Africa’s workforce through AI skills

On Africa Day (25 May 2026), conversations about the continent’s future are increasingly centred on one defining force: AI. From financial services and healthcare to education, agriculture and retail, AI is rapidly reshaping how businesses operate, how economies grow...

Moving Africa forward by reshaping mobility

As Africa Day (today, 25 May) shines a spotlight on the continent’s growth and future potential, one issue is increasingly shaping the trajectory of its cities - mobility. In rapidly expanding cities such as Johannesburg, Lagos and Nairobi, rising congestion, costs...

Outcome‑focused workflow set to overtake assistive AI

By 2028, over half of all enterprises will stop paying for assistive intelligence (such as copilots and smart advisors) and instead will favor platforms that commit to workflow results, according to Gartner. In this emerging model, humans move from completing work...

AI-driven and omnichannel communication on the rise in SA

In its latest Messaging Trends Report 2026, communications platform Infobip says its 20-year analysis of 3,8-trillion messages reveals a rise of omnichannel and AI-driven communication in South Africa. Drawing on data from 628-billion mobile interactions in 2025 - and...

Europe cautioned to stay ahead in the quantum race

In the second quarter of 2026, Brussels is expected to release the first draft for a Quantum Act, a document that should pave the way for Europe to become the leader in quantum technology. To stand a real chance against the US and China, the bloc must move beyond...

Air passenger numbers were up in February

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6,1% compared to February 2025. Total capacity, measured in...

Positive PMI movement, but geopolitical impact still to come

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for March 2026 rose by 1.6 points to 49.0 in March, from 47.4 in February. While the improvement is encouraging, the headline index remained below the neutral 50-point mark, suggesting that the...

Employees under the lash as financial stress grows

There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...

Watch as Artemis II heads for the Moon and back

NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch, launch, and mission events for the agency’s upcoming Artemis II crewed test flight around the Moon. Launch is targeted for no earlier than 6:24 pm EDT today (1 April), with a two-hour launch window. Additional...

Lack of trust in vendors hampers cybersecurity

The latest Sophos Cybersecurity Trust Reality 2026 report reveals a critical challenge facing CISOs - trust in cybersecurity vendors is fragile, difficult to measure, and increasingly shaping risk posture at both operational and board levels. At a time of relentless...

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SearchWorks and Voca empower SA law firms

SearchWorks together with its compliance platform Voca, has announced new initiatives to support attorneys in navigating increasingly complex compliance requirements. Regulatory standards set by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) continue to raise the bar for...

Paratus expands operations in East Africa

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, Paratus Group, has completed its expansion programme into East Africa. Kenya has been operational since November 2024 as a licensed ISP (internet service provider) and authorised Starlink reseller. Rwanda...

Vodacom invests in North-West and Tshwane Municipality

Vodacom will be investing just over R435-million in the Northern Gauteng Area (NGA) for the 2025/2026 financial year. The strategic and transformative investment spans both the North-West province and Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, targeting critical...

The future of payroll is flexible, data-smart, automated

While employees now work from coffee shops in Sandton and kitchen tables in George, their payroll systems are still stuck in cubicles. Meanwhile, organisations collect stacks of payroll data but remain blind to patterns that can enhance their employment dynamics. And,...

Britehouse partners with SnapLogic

Britehouse has entered into a strategic partnership with California-based Agentic Integration Platform provider SnapLogic to help companies integrate systems, automate workflows, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. The collaboration brings together...

Sage delivers AI-powered finance tools

Sage has launched new capabilities in Sage Intacct to simplify operations and accelerate the close. Today’s finance leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver speed, efficiency, and strategic value, yet many are still held back by manual processes, fragmented...

Absa, AWS collaborate on cloud migration

Absa Group has announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate its cloud migration journey as part of its continuous digital transformation journey. Building on a strategic relationship that began in 2015, Absa has expanded its...

Milu Kipimo to lead Bolt Business in SA

Milu Kipimo has been appointed as the country manager in South Africa (ZA). Having served as senior country manager for Bolt in Tanzania, Tunisia and Ghana, he joins the South African Bolt Business team with over five years of experience, during which he held various...

Think Tank Software partners with Kore.ai

Think Tank Software Solutions is partnering with Kore.ai, giving South African businesses access to AI-powered automation tools designed to make IT services faster, smarter, and more efficient. Think Tank Software Solutions  will combine Kore.ai’s intelligent virtual...

Binance pay goes live at SA merchants

Binance Pay has extended its reach in South Africa, enabling cryptocurrency payments at over 31 000 merchants nationwide through its integration with Zapper. This allows consumers to use digital currencies for everyday purchases at various establishments, including...

Senior Networking Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Senior Networking Consultant to join our professional services team on a permanent basis. This is a client-facing, strategic role focused purely on high-level networking consultancy. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance,...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who thrives in enterprise environments, understands clean architecture, and is passionate about building high-performance applications.What You'll Be DoingDesign, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications...

Senior Java Developer – Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading innovation, services, and support partner to retailers, retail banks, and payment service providers across South Africa and key African markets. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will develop and maintain market-leading Java-based...

Tech Lead – Java

Our client is looking for a hands-on Tech Lead who can architect, design, and deliver high-performing enterprise applications while guiding and mentoring development teams.If you're passionate about clean architecture, cloud-native solutions, and leading from the...

Senior Business Analyst (CH1161)

Our client, in the Financial Services industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team. You will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements within Product Portfolio, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing,...

Senior Java Developer – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading innovation, services, and support partner to retailers, retail banks, and payment service providers across South Africa and key African markets. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will develop and maintain market-leading Java-based...

Tech Lead – Java – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for a hands-on Tech Lead who can architect, design, and deliver high-performing enterprise applications while guiding and mentoring development teams.If you're passionate about clean architecture, cloud-native solutions, and leading from the...

Senior Business Analyst (CH1161) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Financial Services industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team. You will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements within Product Portfolio, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing,...

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