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...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

Africa is open for business

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is open for business – and it is an increasingly attractive investment destination. This is the word from Ambassador Philip Thigo, special envoy on technology in the office of the president, Kenya,...

AI will soon take over supply chain disruption resolutions

By 2031, 60% of supply chain disruptions will be resolved without human intervention as AI enables increasingly autonomous supply chains, according to Gartner. As supply chain disruptions mount from ongoing trade policy uncertainty and intensifying geopolitical...

Zoom fights off ‘aggressive competitors’ with agentic AI

Zoom has introduced a host of agentic AI features spanning Zoom Workplace, Zoom Phone, and Zoom CX. At the heart of these features lies workflow automation embedded into meetings, calls, chat, and contact centre interactions which triggers action across an...

Nvidia and Emerald AI pioneer flexible AI factories as grid assets

Nvidia and Emerald AI are working with AES, Constellation, Invenergy, NextEra Energy, Nscale Energy & Power and Vistra to power and advance a new class of AI factories that connect to the grid faster, generate valuable AI tokens and intelligence, and operate as...

Check Point looks to safeguard AI throughout the stack

Cybersecurity experts, Check Point Software, have released the AI Factory Security Architecture Blueprint – what it says is a comprehensive, vendor-tested reference architecture for securing private AI infrastructure from the hardware layer to the application layer....

Siseko Ngxola to head up Ericsson SA

Ericsson has appointed Siseko Ngxola as the head of its operations in South Africa. Ngxola has over 20 years of extensive experience in the telecommunications sector having held various pivotal roles across different countries and industry segments. His career...

The Middle East oil crisis is SA’s EV wake-up call 

International oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel during the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and South Africa is bracing for what economists warn will be the highest single-month fuel price increase in the country’s history. “With early projections from...

Customers’ data exposed in Liberty breach

Liberty has warned customers about a data breach that has exposed some personal information. Customers today received an SMS reading: “Liberty recently detected unauthorised access to your personal information. “Your policies and investments remain secure and our...

Climate imbalance reaches dangerous levels

All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned today (23 March 2026). Hot on the heels of a scorching...

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Climate volatility disrupts global supply chains

According to Aon’s latest 2025 Client Trends Report, climate volatility and extreme weather events are disrupting global trade routes, impacting supply chain reliability and leading to financial losses. The interconnectedness of trade adds complexity to the...

What financial institutions need to know about the COFI Bill

Once enacted, the much-anticipated Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (COFI) will introduce a significant shift in the legislative and regulatory landscape of South Africa’s financial services sector. It forms a key component of the country’s Twin Peaks regulatory...

Building the workforce of the future with humans and machines

As AI becomes a fixture in the workplace, it’s not replacing us, it’s changing the way we work. From productivity gains to new skill demands, here’s how digital labour is changing jobs, and why Africa must seize the day By Ursula Fear, senior talent programme manager...

Capitec, Mama Money partner for cross-border remittances

Capitec Bank has partnered with leading remittance fintech Mama Money to reduce the cost and simplify sending money across borders for the country's 2,4-million migrants. The partnership addresses a critical need in South Africa's financial ecosystem, where migrants...

Telkom rolls out rural fibre

Telkom is expanding fibre access into some of South Africa’s most underserved communities, turning a government infrastructure contract into a broader drive to close the country’s long-standing digital divide. Using the infrastructure of its subsidiary Openserve,...

CIMA launches Business Resilience Toolkit

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched a Business Resilience Toolkit designed to support finance professionals and business leaders in building resilience amid economic uncertainty and challenging conditions. The most recent Small...

SOEW achieves zero-second grid-to-zero-backup power switch

JSE-listed cable manufacturer South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW) has completed a solar installation it says marks seamless switching from grid to backup power in zero seconds. Developed in partnership with GreenSun, a renewable energy supplier, the system enhances...

Xero simplifies tax compliance, helps manage cash flow

Xero has unveiled a suite of product innovations in South Africa that introduce greater automation, AI enhancements, and new mobile capabilities for accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses. The updates will streamline the tax filing process and enable small...

Security as code: A pragmatic approach to DevSecOps

In the race to digital, security has often been the afterthought that creates bottlenecks and vulnerabilities. As the DevSecOps market grows at 13,2% annually towards a projected $45,93-billion valuation, organisations are recognising that traditional security...

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Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2518

Design, develop and maintain backend services and microservices in Java, ensuring high quality andPerformance.Build and operate data pipelines using Lambda, SQS, Step Functions, S3, Glue and Athena.Implement secure access and identity controls using IAM best...

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We are looking for a Front Developer to join the team to deliver a streamlined user experience, with opportunities to work on the Full Stack code base.Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical...

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Alarm & Security Systems Technician

Protecting Homes, Businesses, Changing LivesJob Title: Alarm & Security Systems Technician - Lynwood PTAThe OpportunityBecause you have a proven track record of securing homes and businesses, you understand the vital importance of getting an installation right the...

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Must have a degree in Chemical Engineering. Experience with process control and Data Analysing Desired Skills: Data Processing Data bricks Jira SENSOR SYSTEMS team work ticket logging About The Employer: Leading IoT company in the Industrial space. Learn more/Apply...

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