Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

How to make a career of gaming

South African gaming enthusiasts are keen to turn their passion into a career - but most are unaware of the training and job opportunities available to them. This is one of the findings of a new gaming and esports report from HP. “What is resoundingly clear from the...

Study outlines four possible futures for insurance

By 2040, technological innovation driven by customer centricity could pave the way to greater climate resilience and more personalised offerings by the insurance industry. Alternatively, insurance could become a luxury afforded only to the wealthiest few. These are...

New acting head for Eskom

Eskom as announced that chief financial officer (CFO) Calib Cassim will act as group chief executive (GCE) with full delegation of authority with immediate effect and until further notice. Cassim was appointed as Eskom's CFO in November 2018 after serving as acting...

Stress on CISOs puts companies at risk

A new survey has found that the vast majority (94%) of CISOs are stressed at work, with 65% admitting work-related stress issues are compromising their ability to protect their organisation. Cynet's "Implications of Stress on CISOs 2023 Report" surveyed chief...

Sustainable inkjet gains popularity

Kathy Gibson reports - Print is enjoying a comeback in South African organisations - and, as sustainability becomes a bigger issue, they are leaning towards inkjet technology. These are among the results from a recent Epson survey, which found that 43% of South...

Load-shedding in the crosshairs of Budget 2023

Budget 2023 announced incentives worth R9-billion for businesses and households to invest in renewable energy, including solar power generation. South Africa has one of the best solar generation profiles in the world and solar power can go a long way to help reduce...

What the solar incentive means for SA

During the delivery of the 2023 Budget Speech yesterday (22 February), Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana announced a series of tax incentives to promote self-generation and renewable energy. As the country's energy crisis unfolds, South Africa experienced over 200...

Start of 2023 sees PC sales plummet

Notebook and desktop unit sales plunged in the first four weeks of 2023 - falling by −44% and −23% year-on-year respectively - on the back of low consumer confidence and muted business investment, according to global research organisation Context. "Revenues also fell...

In SA, cybercriminals prey on human error

Trellix's Threat Report: February 2023, scrutinising cybersecurity trends from the final quarter of 2022, says that cybercriminals are pushing the envelope when it comes to cyberattacks and that in South Africa they are targeting human error more than system flaws....

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Software AG enters innovation partnership with Bosch

Software AG has entered a strategic innovation partnership with Robert Bosch to develop new joint services and solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. In addition, both companies have agreed to collaborate on sales activities in order to extend...

DSG wins at BPeSA Awards 2016

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HDS aims to accelerate digitalisation

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FLIR Ariel II camera range available from GIT

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FNB’s KYC Doc Uploader simplifies FICA

To encourage more businesses to comply with the Financial Intelligence Agency Act (FICA), FNB has launched KYC Doc Uploader, that allows non-compliant business owners to conveniently upload outstanding FICA documents online. Business owners that are not yet compliant...

PoPI will require ITAD accreditation

With the imminent appointment of the Information Regulator for the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI), companies urgently need to upgrade their information technology security systems ahead of the implementation of the Act. Business executives responsible...

Computop and PayU brings global e-commerce home

PayU, a payment service provider (PSP) in emerging markets, and Computop, an international PSP, have announced a partnership that will provide South African retailers with payment solutions for high growth international markets. Retailers are now able to effectively...

Campus unrest affects Programming Olympiad

It is not only the future of the 2016 academic year that hangs in the balance; other organisations using campus facilities are affected too. What do you do when you have booked accommodation and paid for learners to fly in from all over the country, and with less than...

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