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...

Intel debuts Core Ultra processors for the AI PC age

Intel has launched the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, set to power the industry’s most complete and capable AI PCs with more than 80 consumer designs from more than 20 of the world’s top manufacturing partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies, HP,...

AI makes salespeople more effective in B2B

Sellers who effectively partner with AI tools are 3,7-times more likely to meet quota than those who do not, according to a new survey form Gartner, which surveyed 1 026 B2B sellers in January through March to understand what skills are needed to excel in a changing...

Manufacturer confidence dips in tough operating environment

Confidence levels among manufacturers dipped 2 points to 26 in the third quarter, the Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows. “Although cost and stock pressures appear to be easing slightly, manufacturers are still faced with a tough operating environment,” says Justin...

Contactless payments to pass $10trn by 2027

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of contactless payment transactions will reach $10-trillion globally by 2027; from $4,6-trillion in 2022. It anticipates that investment in the underlying contactless payments ecosystem, such as...

Ethernet switch and router growth continues

The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew 14,6% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22) with revenues of $8,5-billion. The total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $4,2-billion in revenue in 2Q22, a 6,3% year-over-year...

Yes, admins are now responsible for WhatsApp group content

A change in WhatsApp features for group admins has effectively made admins responsible for any questionable or illegal messages posted in their groups. This is according to Mercia Fynn, director and head of commercial department at Kisch IP, who says the change, which...

African youth admire creatives, but won’t spend on their work

Africa’s youth love local films and admire creatives, but they don’t read books by African authors for pleasure or spend on creative products, according to the newly-launched report, “Africa's Soft Power: Can Africa’s creativity transform the continent?” by Africa No...

Meerkat observes how galaxies replenish fuel reserves to form stars

A global team of astronomers have measured the fuel required for star formation in galaxies as they were 4-billion years ago. Using the MeerKAT radio telescope, the researchers observed neutral hydrogen gas – the most abundant element in the universe and the material...

Inability to use data effectively stifles innovation

Almost three out of four companies (705) find it difficult to unlock the potential of their data, which directly affects the ability to innovate. This is among the findings of new research by VMware and Professor Feng Li that polled 100 executives at Forbes Top 2000...

Half of digital labour platform workers have safety fears

Digital labour platform workers are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, putting additional pressure on them to accept work that carries a high risk of exposure to criminal activity. The fourth Fairwork report for South Africa, released on 8 September...

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Western Union extends services to Swaziland

The Western Union Company has announced the launch of its money transfer services in Swaziland. Western Union now serves more than 50 countries and territories on the African continent. Western Union in collaboration with Interchange, a leading foreign exchange...

NCR and Bytes debut cloud-based ATMs

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VMware adds end user computing solutions

VMware has announced new end user computing innovations for universal application delivery and device management to help organisations transform business processes and deliver a more user- and application-centric experience. VMware end user computing solutions help...

Business at the epicentre of a disruptive future

It is widely accepted that both emerging and established economies will continue to be shaped by disruptive forces of technology, including the cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics and digitalisation. These forces have already begun to revolutionise...

Optical media is set to be archival standard

Since the emergence of flash storage such as USB thumb drives, the use of optical media including CDs and DVDs has seen a steady decline, writes Ruben Naicker, Verbatim product specialist at DCC.

The role of apps in the always-on business

Mobile applications have become an integral component of the always-on business. Whether it is accessing back-end corporate data or creating sales forecasts in the field, the connected worker has come to rely on these solutions. Warren Olivier, regional manager of...

UCS Solutions appoints new CEO

UCS Solutions, a subsidiary of Business Connexion Group and a provider of business process optimisation and IT services and solutions for the retail sector, has announced the appointment of Jessica Knight as its new CEO. The appointment is effective from 1 September...

Asus offers World of Warships perks

Asus has announced an exclusive partnership with Wargaming to offer purchasers of selected Asus gear free World of Warships in-game content, doubloons and all the privileges of Premium Account access. Asus is Wargaming's global gaming-hardware partner. Deals on offer...

Digital Express moves upmarket with Xerox

Digital Express, one of Cape Town's largest commercial printers, has purchased two Xerox Versant 2100 digital colour presses from Cape Office Machines on the back of winning a number of national retail and hospitality printing accounts. Cape Office Machines was the...

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My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Test Automation Engineer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or relevant diplomaISTQB Certification3+ years of...

BI Data Analyst I – Remote Remote

Role:To support and maintain the data warehouse in line with the data model; metadata repository and to provide business intelligence analysis through performing strategic and operational support.Job ResponsibilitiesStructure data into compliance standards by adhering...

Vue.JS Developer

We're looking for a Developer whose main focus will be Vue Development, but who can also add value, and has experience using, Java and Spring Boot. You will have the opportunity to work with team members in South Africa, Ireland and America. Your...

Automation Analyst

Title: Automation Analyst Contract: Till Dec 2024 (with renewals in 12 months increments) Industry: Financial Services Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site in Pinelands, Cape Town) JOB DESCRIPTION:The Automation Analyst is responsible for discovering, modelling, and...

Junior Full Stack Developer (PHP, Laravel MVC, MySQL)

ENVIRONMENT:The coding talents of an ambitious Junior Full Stack Developer is sought to join the team of a fast-paced Independent Design Studio. You will help with custom development, design and developing systems to make web building an easy and positive experience...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Vue.JS Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

We're looking for a Developer whose main focus will be Vue Development, but who can also add value, and has experience using, Java and Spring Boot. You will have the opportunity to work with team members in South Africa, Ireland and America. Your...

Automation Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

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