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...

Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

Learn from the past in implementing AI solutions

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Governments in Africa – indeed, around the world – are grappling with how to ensure their countries are able to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI). But it’s not like the continent hasn’t been...

Why governments are stepping in to support Gen Z in the job market

There is a widespread belief that Gen Z is somehow ill-equipped for the modern workplace: unambitious, disengaged, unwilling to put in the hours. It’s an easy headline, writes Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of International Workplace Group, but it is the wrong conclusion...

Promising ICT students win ISPA Inspires scholarships

Three young rising stars have joined the ranks of ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship recipients. Angel Agbugba, Thabo Dladla and Dean Feldman will receive ISPA Inspires funding for the 2026 academic year, according to South Africa’s official internet Industry...

Meta and Google lose in social media addiction trial

Meta and Google face massive fines in a court ruling that has ruled they pose dangers for children and teenagers. Meta could be liable for $4,2-million in damages, and Google for $1,8-million. The so-called bellwether case was brought by a young woman who was a minor...

Mike Lynch estate loses appeal over HPE payment

The estate of Autonomy founder Mike Lynch will be liable to pay Hewlett-Packard Enterprise up to $5-billion. This week the estate was refused permission to appeal a London High Court ruling that it needs to pay the amount originally awarded to HPE. In 2022, the court...

Shane Heraty succeeds David Meads as Cisco MEA-TRC head.

Cisco has appointed Shane Heraty as vice-president and GM of its operations in the Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania, and CIS (MEA-TRC) effective 1 May and responsible for the company’s strategy and commercial business in the region. He takes up the position from...

Huawei debuts next-generation Xinghe updates

Huawei has built an integrated suite of enterprise systems that use the latest technology to connect and secure organisations. Matamela Mashau, chief technology officer: Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa: ICT, network and enterprise, told delegates to Huawei's IP Club in...

CFOs need to rethink the ROI of AI investments

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are misjudging AI investments by treating them as a single ROI problem rather than as a portfolio of very different bets, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. “AI does not follow one cost curve, and it...

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Your WiFi router is about to start watching you

Imagine this: your WiFi router knows when you've fallen down the stairs, whether you're having trouble breathing, and exactly how many times you've visited the loo today. By Paul Colmer, executive committee member of WAPA It can also detect when your teenager is...

Why businesses must rethink their data lakes

While businesses are racing to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI), many overlook a critical factor in success: the quality and structure of the data feeding these models. The reality is that a model is only as good as the data it is trained on. This is according...

Uber boosts accessibility, inclusivity

Statistics South Africa reports a national disability prevalence rate of 15,7%, encompassing visual, hearing, and physical impairments, among others. The data also reveals that households led by individuals with disabilities often have limited access to basic...

Kaspersky and Smedan support Nigerian SMEs

Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (Smedan) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to assist small and medium businesses in the country to become more cyber-aware and less vulnerable...

Qlik Answers bridges the AI gap

Qli has announced growing enterprise adoption of Qlik Answers, as companies across sectors move beyond AI prototypes and into business-critical deployment. Built for real-world complexity, Qlik Answers allows organisations to extract intelligence from unstructured...

Securing multi-cloud environments in BFSI firms

South Africa’s banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) landscape is diverse, comprising well-established players, new entrants, as well as unbanked and under-banked populations. Going digital is a surefire way to bridge gaps in access to financial services...

AI sustainability must be a boardroom priority

AI is no longer just a tool for progress — it’s fast becoming a test of responsibility. By Claire Bradbury, sustainability lead for Accenture, Africa As South African companies race to harness artificial intelligence (Ai) for innovation and growth, few are asking the...

Accepting crypto is simple and seamless for merchants

While payments may not literally make the world go round, the world certainly functions through the transfer of value for goods and services. By Inge Oosthuizen, product owner at Ecentric Payment Systems As we all know, the world is on a one-way express train into a...

Logistics gridlock threatens SA’s e-commerce growth

South Africa’s e-commerce sector is booming, with total revenue projected to top R110-billion this year and more than 40-million consumers now shopping online, according to Statista’s 2025 Ecommerce Outlook. But as thousands of new online sellers enter the market, the...

HR analytics for career growth support

South Africa’s world of work is evolving at a rapid pace, shaped by digital disruption, economic challenges, demographic shifts, and the growing demand for more flexible and meaningful career experiences. Traditional career paths, linear, hierarchical, and often...

C++ Developer

Requirements Minimum 3 years of practical coding experience in a professional or equivalent environment.A Relevant Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field will be advantageous.Prove ability to deliver working, production-ready...

C++ Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Requirements Minimum 3 years of practical coding experience in a professional or equivalent environment.A Relevant Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field will be advantageous.Prove ability to deliver working, production-ready...

Senior Support Engineer (End-User/EUC) (Stellenbosch)

ENVIRONMENT:DELIVER consistent, high-quality first- and second-line support to end users to ensure productivity and service continuity as the next hands-on Senior Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This role focuses on...

Data Scientist

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our client in the insurance environment based in Sandton on a permanent basis.What you will be...

Data Scientist – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our client in the insurance environment based in Sandton on a permanent basis.What you will be...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1252

Job DescriptionManaging and Developing projects / processes for our Palantir Foundry PlatformDevelop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark etc.Develop APIs to trigger side effects in large systems that would...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1252 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionManaging and Developing projects / processes for our Palantir Foundry PlatformDevelop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark etc.Develop APIs to trigger side effects in large systems that would...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0618

Job DescriptionEffectively working and collaborating in an international team.Self-motivated to learn and stay up to date with changing technology.Working in an integrated Agile Environment (Jira, Confluence)Meet with end users to understand Business...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0618 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionEffectively working and collaborating in an international team.Self-motivated to learn and stay up to date with changing technology.Working in an integrated Agile Environment (Jira, Confluence)Meet with end users to understand Business...

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