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...

Google Play launches $1m fund for African game developers

Google Play has launched its first Indie Games Fund, committing $1-million to support rising, innovative game studios from across 32 countries in Africa to scale their games and reach a global audience. The fund provides equity-free capital, technical support, and...

African airlines buck global passenger trends

During May 2026, African airlines bucked a global trend to increase passenger demand and capacity. This is according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analysis of the airline passenger market, based on comparative year-on-year (y-o-y)...

Applications open for Global Cleantech Innovation Programme

outh Africa’s infrastructural challenges are well documented: The grid is overloaded; water scarcity is growing; and transport concerns are constant. What’s worse, though, is the 60% youth unemployment recently revealed by Stats SA. But where there is a lack of...

SA fans among the most colourful at 2026 World Cup

South African fans were named among the world’s most colourful supporter cultures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to an international fan reputation study. The World Cup Reputation Index, commissioned by British entrepreneur and lifelong football fan Sam...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

Real take-home pay falls to two-year low

South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power. This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly...

Why some SA businesses aren’t translating software into revenue

South African businesses have become highly effective at producing software quickly. What remains far less clear is why this increased engineering velocity is failing to translate into commercial growth for many companies. This is the central finding of the 2026 State...

Memory crisis weighs on Africa’s smartphone market

The global memory shortage and price increases has had an adverse effect on Africa’s smartphone shipments, which declined 12% YoY in Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Service. Although the region sees a high number of events in the first...

Chinese debutant is world’s most powerful supercomputer

The 67th edition of the TOP500 list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers has been released – with LineShine, a previously unlisted system installed in China, debuting at Number 1 and displacing El Capitan as the world’s most powerful supercomputer as measured...

Markets get ‘cold shower’ as tech rout forces reality check

Global stock markets sold off sharply yesterday as a wave of selling swept through tech and semiconductor stocks, prompting investors to reassess some of the assumptions that have driven markets higher over the last two years. This is the bearish analysis from Nigel...

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Are supply chains ready for Africa’s cyber-fraud surge?

Cyber risk is no longer a peripheral IT issue in African supply chains; it is becoming a core operational threat. According to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 70% of organisations report experiencing fraud or economic crime, with...

Connectivity has become a board-level strategic issue

There was a time when connectivity was seen as infrastructure, or worse, as background noise for the IT department while business decision-makers focused on more important decisions. By Willem van Zyl, chief technology officer of  Backspace Technologies Those days are...

When a school is offline, opportunity is not just delayed, it is denied

South Africa has approximately 23,000 public schools, yet around 17 000 remain completely offline. That means only about 6 000 have some form of internet connectivity, while roughly 74% of public schools have no access at all - not for teaching and learning, not for...

Most data strategies fail before they start

Most organisations do not have a data strategy problem, but one of visibility. Across industries, businesses continue to invest in platforms, tools, and skills to become more data-driven. Yet many of these strategies struggle to deliver sustained value. The reason is...

Your next best prompt engineer is a business analyst

In the rush to deploy AI, most organisations have been asking the wrong question. By Martin Pienaar, chief operations officer at Mindworx Academy The debate has centred on which platforms to use and how quickly engineering teams can ship. The harder question, and the...

Infrastructure is the real hurdle for SA’s AI bots to overcome

In the world of AI voice technology, the difference between a satisfied customer and a frustrated hang-up is measured in mere milliseconds. By Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream While the global hype focuses on the brilliance of Large Language Models (LLMs), the real...

SA’s circular economy could be in for a boost

South African solar and battery backup consumers are in for yet another round of industry-wide price increases, but it’s not all bad news. By Lance Dickerson, MD of Revov SA But before we dig into that, no discussion about the proliferation of behind-the-meter solar...

How the SME can become the enterprise’s most secure asset

The enterprise Goliath is worried about their suppliers, writes Lucas Molefe, cybersecurity expert at ESET Southern Africa. These SMEs are underprepared and disproportionately targeted, with 43% of cyber-attacks directed at their digital front door. Added to this,...

Dell closes the gap between AI ambition and outcomes

Dell Technologies has announced a broad set of advancements to the Dell AI Factory with Nvidia, delivering the foundation enterprises need to move from AI ambition to realised outcomes. With more than 5 000 customers already deploying the Dell AI Factory, these...

C# . Net Full Stack Developer at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt

Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

If you're excited by the challenge of turning raw data into powerful, scalable systems that drive real business impact, this role offers exactly that. You'll be at the heart of designing and building the data infrastructure that enables smarter decision-making,...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

If you're excited by the challenge of turning raw data into powerful, scalable systems that drive real business impact, this role offers exactly that. You'll be at the heart of designing and building the data infrastructure that enables smarter decision-making,...

Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer (JHB/Stellenbosch)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge AgriTech company seeks the technical expertise of a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to help manage the cloud infrastructure that powers its SaaS platform for the Agricultural sector. Working closely with the Development and Data teams, you will...

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Be part of building the future of the webWe're an innovative, fast-growing company focused on delivering cutting-edge digital solutions. We're looking for a skilled Front-End Developer to join our team and help create engaging, user-friendly web experiences. What's in...

Front End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Be part of building the future of the webWe're an innovative, fast-growing company focused on delivering cutting-edge digital solutions. We're looking for a skilled Front-End Developer to join our team and help create engaging, user-friendly web experiences. What's in...

Cloud DevOps Engineer (CH1250)

Join a dynamic fintech leader committed to driving innovation through cutting-edge cloud and DevOps solutions. Our client, a forward-thinking organization with a strong emphasis on scalable infrastructure, security, and efficient deployment, is seeking a skilled Cloud...

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SHIFT INTO THE FAST LANE OF INNOVATION!Tired of the same old grind? Ready to apply your analytical superpowers where they actually move the needle — in shaping the future of premium mobility?We are hunting for a standout Business Analyst to join the high-octane...

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