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...

Is pay transparency the next big shift for employers?

More than one in three (34%) South African business leaders believe pay transparency will become standard practice in as little as three years, according to new research by global talent solutions partner, Robert Walters. While 70% believe internal pay disputes will...

Former asbestos miners face elevated mortality decades after exposure

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) School of Public Health has provided new insights into the long-term health consequences and mortality experience of former asbestos miners in South Africa. Published in the American...

Budget2026: VAT threshold increase welcomed

Lula has welcomed today’s National Budget Speech (25 February 2026) which included an announcement that the compulsory VAT registration threshold would increase from R1-million to R2,3-million, a reform for which the SME funder has consistently advocated. Lula made a...

Budget 2026: Overhaul of Skills Development Levy and SETAs welcomed

Pnet has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s commitment to reforming South Africa's national skills ecosystem in today’s Budget Speech. By Paul Byrne, head of data insights and customer success It was refreshing to hear his acknowledgement that the Skills...

Fraud attacks escalate faster than business defences

South African businesses are facing an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat from fraud, with two-thirds (66%) reporting a surge in losses over the past year, according to new research commissioned by Experian. The study, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals...

AI accountability the new mandate in cybersecurity economics

There’s a critical paradox taking shape around the economics of AI in cybersecurity. While cybersecurity budgets see unprecedented growth, security leaders are racing ahead on AI transformation while falling behind on measurement, justification, and strategic...

Identity attacks in the spotlight

A massive 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams last year were rooted in identity-related attacks. This is among the findings from the company’s 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report, which...

Altron document solutions buys control of Xtec KZN

Altron Document Solutions (ADS) has acquired a controlling equity stake in Xtec KZN, a document solutions and technology services company based in KwaZulu-Natal. Xtec KZN delivers high-quality managed print services, document management solutions and technology...

Resilient performance from BLU

BLU Label Unlimited has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 November 2025, reporting revenue of R5-billion, gross income of R1,353-billion and EBIDTA of R535-million. Net profit after tax was R389-million. Headline and core headline earnings were...

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North African communications still highly targeted by DDoS sttacks

The ICT sector in the countries of North Africa is well developed, with Morocco leading the continent in Internet usage at 92,2%, followed by Libya at 88,5% and Tunisia at 84,9%. It should come as no surprise then that the region’s ICT sector also recorded significant...

The true value of enterprise-wide digitisation

Enterprise-wide digitisation has evolved from a competitive advantage to an absolute necessity and yet, amidst its promises and whispers of transformation, digital hasn’t delivered. Of the 89% of companies undertaking digital and AI transformations, only 31% of...

Could AI help address SA’s unemployment and inequality challenges?

South Africa currently grapples with one of the world's highest unemployment rates, standing at a staggering 31,9% in 2024, with youth unemployment exceeding 60%. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations This challenge is compounded by deep-seated structural issues...

Honeypots a strategic layer in cyber defence

J2 Software has introduced 'Honeypot as a Service', a plug-and-play solution designed to deceive attackers, gather critical threat intelligence, and ultimately strengthen an organisation’s cyber resilience. This new approach is particularly crucial as cyberattacks...

How to become a threat-resilient organisation

With the continent’s rapid digital transformation, African businesses are being exposed to increasingly complex cyber threats. As their digital footprint grows, so too does the potential for cyberattacks, writes Vinay Hiralall, chief commercial officer of Liquid C2....

Gen Z rewrites the rules of work – and benefits need to catch up 

Gen Z is entering the workforce in numbers too large to ignore. By 2030, they’ll make up nearly 40% of South Africa’s working population. They are young, ambitious, tech-savvy, and largely uninsured. By Reo Botes, managing executive of Essential Employee Benefits In a...

As Africa banks the unbanked, skills gap invites threats

As African banks continue to bring financial services to millions of the unbanked, an escalating crisis is building: a severe shortage of cybersecurity skills. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet South Africa Cyberattacks now rank among the leading...

How fintech is shaping SA’s digital payment infrastructure

When we think of financial access, we often think of the 'front door' – the point-of-sale, the payment link, the app. But beyond that door is a complex ecosystem that powers every transaction, every transfer, every financial decision. By Mpho Sadiki, group MD for...

Cybersecurity critical to the future of telehealth 

For the 615-million people in Africa who do not have access to basic healthcare services, telehealth solutions provide a lifesaving service – connecting rural patients to doctors thousands of miles way. These virtual consultations generate and store huge volumes of...

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