Smartphone shipments decline as memory constraints bite
Global smartphone shipments decreased 4,1% YoY to 289,7-million units in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), according to preliminary data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This broke the 10 consecutive quarters growth streak that the market had seen...
ISPA turns 30, celebrates at 21st iWeek
The 21st ZANOG@iWeek2026 will take place next week, from Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 23 April at the Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria. As well as bringing together Internet organisations, techies, movers, shakers and influencers, as well as anyone with an interest in...
Winners and losers as trade policies shift
Trade policy changes can shift who wins and who loses in global markets. When governments adjust tariffs, preferences or other trade costs, they change prices and competitive conditions. Some exporters gain advantages while others lose ground, reshaping trade flows...
Low growth seen as a top risk
The low-growth economic environment, caused by global trade tensions and increased volatility in financial markets, continued to hold the top rank of emerging risks for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series...
SONA: Infrastructure key for growth
Government is putting flesh on the bones of the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP), aiming for a stable macro-economic framework by investing in infrastructure, creating a conducive regulatory framework that supports growth, and implementing a forward-looking...
Climate co-operation could deliver stability
Co-operation on climate change could provide the cure to current political turmoil., according to United Nations climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell. Speaking in Istanbul alongside incoming COP31 president Murat Kurum of Turkiye, Stiell said: “We find...
Fear of judgement pushes AI use for mental health
With the growing adoption of AI chatbots, more people are now using them for mental health support. To explore this trend, Cognitive FX surveyed American adults who have used AI chatbots for mental health-related concerns. Key findings from the survey include: ...
AI put to work on solutions for youth unemployment
A University of Cape Town (UCT) researcher has secured a prestigious international research grant to investigate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa, placing local youth at the centre of a...
Book-type devices to dominate foldable smartphone shipments
For the global foldable smartphone market, 2026 is expected to represent a structural inflection point, moving beyond a cyclical recovery toward a more sustainable expansion phase. In contrast, 2025 largely functioned as a transition year, characterized by inventory...
Fibre-to-the-room still a specialist offering
A new advisory report “Fibre-to-the-Room: Is There Room for FTTR?”, examine the outlook for FTTR and why adoption remains heavily concentrated in China, despite growing global operator experimentation. Yousef Almadani, senior analyst: telecom technology and software...
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Qlik launches Open Lakehouse
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Westcon-Comstor certified as a Great Place to Work in SA
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Acer Gadget unveils AI-powered wearables
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Enhance audit confidence with accurate financial reporting
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SA’s national cyber defence gap is showing – again
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How innovation is shaping business operations and strategy
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Future careers in the age of automation
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Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in modern cloud data platforms, including Azure Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory (ADF). The ideal candidate will have a solid background in presales,...
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Software Engineers (.NET, C#, Blazor, AI): If you're the kind of engineer who doesn't just use AI, but knows how to embed it properly into real-world systems, this one's worth your time. A large, technology-focused enterprise is seeking a Senior-level Software...
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An opportunity exists for a skilled Backend Engineer to own and evolve Java platform architecture, lead backend engineering initiatives, and drive technical decisions while actively contributing to code development. The role involves hands-on leadership, architectural...
Senior DevOps Engineer
Deployments and responsibilities: Design & implement CI/CD solutions using most appropriate approved patterns and for single and multi-tier architectures. Track monitoring and alerting of downstream operations to identify issues with CI/CD. Identify...
Project Manager IT – Mpumalanga Kriel
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System Support Administrator at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:System Support Administrator - DurbanDuties &...
Senior Java Developer – Machine Learning at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with a focus on Machine Learning and large-scale data systems. The ideal candidate will combine strong Java expertise with hands-on experience in ML frameworks, Python, and cloud-native infrastructure to...
System Support Administrator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
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Senior Java Developer – Machine Learning at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Soweto
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Senior Project Manager at Takora
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.Must have 10+ years of experience in industrial, mining, or water sector projects.Must...
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