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...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Lack of semantics causes inaccurate AI agents, wasted spending

Neglecting semantics will cause AI agents to be inaccurate and inefficient, exposing organisations to wasted spending and increased data and AI governance vulnerabilities, says Gartner. AI agents need to understand the context inputs in each step of the agentic...

AI governance market to hit $3,59bn

The global AI governance market size is estimated to reach $3,59-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 36% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Owing to the increasing benefits of Al, businesses, and governments across the globe are...

The importance of air cargo in trade and AI

The International Air Transport Association’s latest report reveals air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty – it enabled the frontloading of $157-billion US imports in Q1 of 2025;...

How Kaspersky worked with Interpol to secure AFCON

As part of Interpol’s Project Stadia, Kaspersky cooperated with the international policing agency to ensure the cybersecurity of the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament in Morocco. The threat intelligence data shared by Kaspersky was used by...

Acer celebrates 50 years, set for the next 50

Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – Acer is celebrating its 50th birthday, kicking off its second half-century by embracing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, debuting a new channel programme, and launching a range of new commercial devices....

Channel still front and centre of Acer’s future strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Acer has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel. Cristine Pez, director of commercial marketing and go-to-market at Acer EMEA, explains that the company’s go-to-market is 100% through the...

Acer extends AI offering with new TravelMate portfolio

Acer has unveiled a new lineup of TravelMate Copilot+ PCs that empower organisations of all sizes to unleash the full potential of AI. The new TravelMate P4 14 AI, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 AI, TravelMate P2 16 AI, and TravelMate P2 14 AI business laptops are powered the...

SA organisations are breached every three hours

Globally, the time between a network intrusion and data theft has dropped to around 72 minutes - down from 285 minutes in 2024. For South African organisations, which recorded a 60% rise in data breaches in the first half of 2025 alone, that shrinking window is fast...

UCT palaeontologists challenge how we age crocodiles and dinosaurs

Do the bones of Nile crocodiles have the same number of growth marks as their age? And can such growth rings be counted to accurately gauge the age of these reptiles? Is this also an accurate method to use when trying to “age” dinosaurs and other extinct and extant...

Why parents share children’s moments online

Kaspersky’s latest “Growing up online” survey reveals that almost half (47%) of parents surveyed in South Africa regularly post photos, videos, or updates about their children on social media platforms. But while family content remains popular, privacy settings and...

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Building a generation of empowered, tech-savvy youth

The youth of 2025 are growing up in a hyperconnected world. Yet many, particularly in South Africa, still lack access to the tools and knowledge that enable them to participate meaningfully in it.  By Valencia Risaba, chief corporate affairs officer at Liquid...

More young people see agriculture as a preferred career choice 

South African youth are increasingly pursuing agriculture as a preferred career choice – not out of necessity but as a potentially lucrative path to earning a decent living while also contributing to the country’s crucial food production value chain. By Sydney Soundy,...

How digitisation is driving accounting of the future

It’s incredible to see the passion and optimism that is driving growth in the accounting profession right now, writes Colin Timmis, regional director: EMEA at Xero. Our 2025 State of Small Business and State of Accounting shows that a majority (85%) of firms have seen...

How to stop ghost employees from haunting your payroll and HR

If something strange seems to be going on in your payroll and HR department and your company’s profits are vanishing into thin air, chances are you have ghost employees draining your bottom line. The presence of ghost employees on a company’s payroll system ranks as...

How SA’s cloud policy fuels digital leadership

The introduction of the National Data and Cloud Policy just over a year ago signalled a major step for South Africa in terms of digital transformation. While on the surface it may seem to be yet another compliance hurdle, it represents a powerful opportunity for South...

How to protect smart home devices

It is expected that, by 2028, more than 33% of households worldwide will be equipped with smart home systems. Voice assistants, kitchen robots, smart lights and many other intelligent devices have become an integral part of our everyday life, transforming the way we...

Duxbury launches professional wireless survey and monitoring services

Duxbury Networking has launched four professional technical service offerings aimed at helping South African businesses design, validate, and monitor their wireless networks with greater precision and confidence. The services include an AP on a Stick Wireless Survey,...

GEN2 looks to Africa with Project Portfolio Office

South African digital transformation company GEN2 Enterprise Software has officially joined Project Portfolio Office’s PPO Partner Programme. An important part of this collaboration is GEN2’s adoption of PPO, Project Portfolio Office’s flagship cloud-based PPM tool;...

Intermediate Wireless Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: Network Engineer (Wireless & SD-WAN) Location: Cape Town (on site) Overview A leading organisation within the financial services sector is looking for a Network Engineer with solid experience in wireless networking and SD-WAN to join their growing...

Business Analyst (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing UK-based Next-gen Telco/VoIP Provider seeks a highly analytical and commercially minded Business Analyst to join its growing team in the Telecommunications industry. This is a fully office-based role (5 days per week). The ideal candidate...

Business Analyst (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing UK-based Next-gen Telco/VoIP Provider seeks a highly analytical and commercially minded Business Analyst to join its growing team in the Telecommunications industry. This is a fully office-based role (5 days per week). The ideal candidate...

Senior Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: To advance the maturity of the SARAO projects and products throughout their lifecycles by applying systems engineering leadership and recognised systems engineering competence and skills across multiple domains, teams and on multiple projects. Key...

Senior Project Manager

Job Profile Summary To direct and coordinate projects by applying governance structures, methodologies, reporting dashboards and relevant project management applications to ensure project objectives are met. To manage resources throughout the different project...

NOC Engineer/Systems Admin (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:MONITOR, maintain, and support the network, compute infrastructure, and critical systems as the next NOC Engineer/Systems Admin wanted by a provider of cutting-edge Digital Solutions. The role ensures high availability, optimal performance, and rapid...

Senior BI Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our client, a leader in the Telecommunications / BPO sector, Durban, is looking to fill the position of Senior BI Analyst. Purpose of the Role:To lead reporting, dashboarding, and performance analysis across telecoms products and campaigns. Key Responsibilities:...

Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

One of our clients is seeking a Software Developer that will independently develop and maintain components of platforms and energy management solutions. This role requires taking ownership of features, contributing to design, and supporting junior developers. Key...

Java Technical Lead – Western Cape Cape Town Region

One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...

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