Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

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...

FNB App Academy, UJ Business School partner on digital education

FNB, together with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School (JBS), has announced a collaboration for the 2026 FNB App Academy programme, aimed at expanding access to credible, future-ready digital education and strengthening pathways for youth into South...

Mega-rotation out of Big Tech is on the cards

Mega-rotation out of Big Tech is going to be a major theme for investors for the rest of 2026. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as investors accelerate a broad shift away from concentrated positions in mega-cap technology stocks and into...

ESA’s Euclid captures the Milky Way’s crowded heart

The largest and most detailed photo ever made of our Milky Way galaxy’s centre in visible light was revealed this week by the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission. Packed with more than 60-million stars, this image opens the door for scientists to confirm the...

Gauteng report delays expose flaws in edtech systems

The recent disruption to the South African Schools Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS), which has delayed the printing and issuing of learner report cards across Gauteng, has exposed the fragility of critical digital infrastructure in the education sector....

Vodacom and Amazon in SA first

In a first-of-its-kind deal for the country, Vodacom South Africa has partnered with Amazon South Africa to offer customers expanded benefits through Amazon Prime - an all-in-one membership programme that provides members with a combination of unlimited free delivery,...

NTT Data and Cursor in strategic alliance

Looking to strengthen its engineering and delivery model, NTT Data has announced a strategic partnership with Cursor - one of the world’s leading multi-model platforms and which was recently acquired by SpaceX. The collaboration marks a strategic advancement in NTT...

Scammers as keyed up as players for this World Cup

The soccer World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 11 and alongside it the number of scammers attempting to exploit fan excitement has also increased, says Kaspersky, noting that at least 336 unique domains mimicking official World Cup resources have been detected. In...

Polluted air puts newborns at risk

Pregnant women exposed to indoor air pollution and tobacco smoke may be putting their babies at greater risk of poor growth and breathing difficulties at birth, according to new research by paediatricians at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Published in BMJ Open...

WEF: Scale innovation into growth, jobs and competitiveness

Under the theme Innovating at Scale at the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos”,  leaders and entrepreneurs explored how technology can be harnessed as a strategic opportunity - and how its benefits can be shared widely and contribute to resilient growth. With more...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

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Good governance vital for AI resilience

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving massive disruption in the IT world, with implications for security and resilience. Time Pfaezer, GM and senior vice-president: EMEA at Veeam, points out that it is driving more and faster data exploits,...

All cyberthreats are on the increase, Kaspersky warns

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything x Gitex Kenya - Africa is once again showing that it’s not afraid to innovate in a world of rapidly changing technology. Gitex Kenya last week showcased the energy that the region is known for, with a thriving ecosystem of...

PayJustNow debuts on Peach Payments’ POS device

PayJustNow is available on the Peach Payments Digit Pro POS device. Anine de Kock, head of partnerships at Peach Payments, says: “The solution announced today offers easy PayJustNow integration into existing Peach Payments POS terminals for merchants.” This is...

NEC XON strengthens Africa wireless portfolio

NEC XON has reinforced its position in the wireless connectivity market through a strategic distribution partnership with Mimosa Networks, enabling the delivery of fixed wireless access and backhaul solutions across Africa. “Mimosa has become a key part of our...

Ecentric debuts own integrated payment offering

Ecentric has launched of POSPay, a semi-white-label payment enablement solution that allows South Africa’s till vendors to offer payment services under their own brand. Through POSPay, till vendors integrate once into Ecentric’s certified acquiring and processing...

Nutanix signs sub-Saharan Africa MoU with Datamellon

Nutanix has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Datamellon, formalising a strategic collaboration with a born-in-the-cloud partner in sub-Saharan Africa. The two companies aim to support organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa as they modernise...

Dell delivers production-ready agentic AI

Dell Technologies has introduced Dell Deskside Agentic AI, a new addition to the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA that gives workgroups the ability to deploy and scale agentic AI workflows locally without the cost, latency and data sovereignty constraints of cloud-only...

Horizen debuts consumer-grade NB-IoT tracker for portable assets

In the first nine months of the 2025/2026 financial year, the South African Police Service (SAPS) recorded more than 77 000 vehicle-related theft cases, including 22 726 thefts of motor vehicles and motorcycles and 54 838 cases of theft from motor vehicles. Behind...

Data Scientist (Entry) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Ready to turn data into powerful business solutions? Join a fast-paced, innovative team where you'll work with AI, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world challenges.Your responsibilities will include: Translate business problems into data-driven...

Senior Software Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior Software Tester to join a highly motivated engineering team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited to an experienced software testing professional who is passionate about...

Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for an experienced Test Analyst II to join a dynamic technology team responsible for delivering high-quality business solutions across enterprise applications. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, preparing and executing test cases to...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Business Analyst Role PurposeBridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions by analysing data, processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and drive organisational change. Translating business requirements and specifications into effective...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

Business Analyst Role PurposeBridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions by analysing data, processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and drive organisational change. Translating business requirements and specifications into effective...

Data Engineer (Python, PySpark, Azure/AWS) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in delivering trusted data products that enable investment, operational, and client-facing decision-making across an innovative Investment Management firm seeking a skilled, curious, and passionate Data Engineer. You will help drive the...

Agile Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you passionate about Agile, Business Analysis, and driving high-performing teams? Do you enjoy turning complex business requirements into practical solutions while working with global stakeholders? If so, this could be your next exciting challenge!We're looking...

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