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...

Iran eases some Internet restrictions

As Iran’s Internet blackout goes past 50 days, some Iranians will be able to connect – with limitations. Most of the country’s 90-million citizens have been without international Internet access since the US-Israel-Iran war began on 28 February. Iranians do have...

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

WiFi 7 set to dominate as prices drop

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, WiFi 7 adoption is expected to peak in 2029, at a rate not seen since the zenith of...

Digitalisation is impacting family life

Kaspersky's latest global research shows that most people currently interact with their family members digitally: 86% of all survey participants communicate with family via messaging apps, 58% have regular video calls, and 44% have even established joint streaming...

SA one of the most difficult countries for debt collection

South Africa ranks as one of the most difficult countries for debt collection in the Allianz Trade’s Collection Complexity Score and Rating report with a score of 67 - which has remained unchanged for the past four years. The score represents a severe level of...

Open-source intelligence raises risks

The risk of crime related to open-source intelligence (OSINT) continues to escalate. This is according to Community Monitoring Service (CMS) senior manager Gerrit van Heerden, who says we are seeing a growing, increasingly clinical approach by criminals who are using...

Enterprise AI is at a critical tipping point

Kathy Gibson reports - We are at a critical moment in the race for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) – winning is no longer about who adopts AI, but who scales safely, efficiently and with business impact. This is the headline finding from IDC’s CIO Playbook, a...

We won’t see humanoid robots in manufacturing and supply chain soon

Through 2028, fewer than 100 companies will progress humanoid robot proofs of concept beyond experimentation, with no more than 20 companies going live in production for supply chain and manufacturing use cases, according to Gartner. Most production deployments of...

Browser extensions could put your privacy at risk

As Data Privacy Week highlights the growing risks surrounding personal information online, new research from Incogni sheds light on a largely overlooked source of data exposure: AI-powered browser extensions. Incogni’s newly-released 2026 study finds that 52% of...

AI pushes global attacks to record levels

Organisations experienced an average of 1 968 cyber attacks per week in 2025, representing a 70% increase since 2023, as attackers increasingly leverage automation and AI to move faster, scale more easily, and operate across multiple attack surfaces simultaneously....

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The future of payment integration

As we enter 2025, Freddie Prinsloo, chief innovation officer at Amplifin, offers insights on what trends to look out for in the payments sector. In recent years, payment solutions have evolved radically locally and internationally. With new technologies and systems...

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 14 Series

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 14 Series in South Africa. The Redmi Note 14 Series introduces five devices: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro, Redmi Note 14 5G, and Redmi Note 14. Packed with advanced features such as AI-driven...

ProfitShare Partners aligns with global AI trends

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine industries worldwide, fintech companies are integrating AI-powered technologies to optimise lending, enhance customer experiences, and improve risk management. ProfitShare Partners (PSP) is embracing these global...

SAP debuts Business Data Cloud with Databricks

SAP has announced SAP Business Data Cloud, unifying all SAP and third-party data throughout an organisation and providing a trusted data foundation that harmonises data from organisations’ most mission-critical applications with data engineering and business analytics...

Kazang and TymeBank partner in informal market

Kazang, the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within fintech Lesaka Technologies,  has partnered with TymeBank, to make cash withdrawals more accessible to consumers in townships, rural areas and other underserved areas. TymeBank customers...

Negotiating the logistics of change in South Africa

Rapidly evolving customer expectations are putting the logistics and transport sector under pressure to enhance customer engagement by focusing on providing real-time updates and rapid responses across multiple channels. By Pia Knežević, squad lead for mid-market at...

Integration is the key to smarter surveillance

Security threats are evolving and businesses in South Africa can no longer rely on standalone surveillance systems, writes Leandro da Cunha, surveillance business unit lead at Duxbury Networking. According to recent market projections, the local security industry is...

How passports can move up the rankings

The Henley Passport Index recently announced the world's strongest passports. The strength of such a document depends largely on its security features. Veridos explains what makes a passport truly secure. Which are the world's strongest passports? This question is...

Potential and risks for Africa in LNG market

The global energy marketplace is shifting toward the acceptance of natural gas as a pivotal component in the transition to cleaner energy solutions, and rightly so.  By NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber Africa, with its vast untapped gas...

Argility achieves top tier Google Premier Partner status

Argility has achieved Google Premier Partner status for Google Cloud and Google Workspace, making it one of only six Google Premier Partners in Southern and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (SEEMEA). This comes on the heels of Digicloud Africa naming Argility ...

Back-End Developer (Senior) 0706 – Gauteng Pretoria

Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile / DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

Low Code Developer – Western Cape Citrusdal

Our client is seeking a Low Code Developer for a fully in-office role in Citrusdal, Western Cape. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.Experience: 3+ years in software development,...

Project Manager IT

Our client in the Insurance Industry requires an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month contract. You will lead end-to-end technology initiatives within a regulated insurance environment, ensuring the successful delivery of complex software development projects....

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0907

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...

Data Analysts

Detail-Oriented Administration: Highly focused on accuracy and administrative tasks. The primary focus of the role will be to gather, clean, and interpret club data to support our clients business insights and decision-making. Tech-Savvy: Strong computer literacy and...

Intermediate Data Analyst

Our client is seeking an Intermediate Data Analyst for an on-site role at Pretoria HQ. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).Experience: 3-5 years in data analysis...

Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client in the Insurance Industry requires an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month contract. You will lead end-to-end technology initiatives within a regulated insurance environment, ensuring the successful delivery of complex software development projects....

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0907 – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...

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