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...

Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict

Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...

New Moon mission prepares for lift-off

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are making final preparations toward beginning launch countdown activities for the Artemis II mission, set to launch as early as tomorrow (1 April 2026). The weather forecast for launch day shows an 80% chance of...

CEOs expect business to improve in 2026

The C-suite is entering 2026 with bolstered confidence - 95% of CEOs are optimistic about next year and 84% expect global economic conditions to improve, according to International Workplace Group’s (IWG) latest State of the C-Suite report. This rising optimism is...

Electric vehicles on the charge in 2026

In 2026, 116-million electric vehicles (EVs) – cars, buses, vans, and heavy trucks – are forecast to be on the road, according to Gartner. “Despite the US government introducing tariffs on vehicle imports and many governments removing the subsidies and incentives for...

Thinkst Applied Research takes over Computer Olympiad

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has finalised the sale of the long-running Computer Olympiad programme to Thinkst Applied Research, the company behind the internationally recognised Thinkst Canary. The sale includes all...

Has SA turned a corner in new-vehicle sales?

As South Africa navigates a shifting and often unpredictable economic landscape, the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) says there are growing signs of improvement that could support increased confidence across the new-vehicle market - even as several...

If it sounds too good to be true … it is!

It started with a bright pink advert on social media: “Limited offer! Get yours today!”. Sam clicked through, paid via a QR code, and watched happily as the tracker showed his “shipment” moving. Then the parcel never arrived. His messages went unanswered and the...

Fully-automated vehicle assembly a reality by 2030

By 2029, only 5% of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth - a decline from over 95% today, predicts Gartner. “The automotive sector is currently experiencing a period of AI euphoria, where many companies want to achieve disruptive value even before...

Turning screen time into growth time

In a world of mindless scrolling and shrinking attention spans, a young South African entrepreneur is offering an alternative - 20-year-old Muako Maepa has built IQ, a fresh take on quiz gaming that turns the habit of quick digital engagement into something purposeful...

IBM extends enterprise GenAI with Confluent acquisition

IBM and Confluent, a data streaming pioneer, have entered into a definitive agreement under which IBM will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Confluent for $31 per share, representing an enterprise value of $11-billion. Confluent provides an...

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Google adds another 15 African languages

Google has announced the addition of 15 African languages on Voice Search, typing with voice on Gboard and voice input on Translate. Google already supports typing input with custom keyboards in Gboard for around 200 African languages and varieties, with automatic...

Apollo Africa secures NERSA electricity trading license

Apollo Africa, a business in Reunert’s Renewable Energy Cluster, has been granted an Electricity Trading License by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). The new Electricity Regulation Amendment Act paves the way for a competitive electricity market....

NTT Data partners with Palo Alto Networks

NTT Data has announced an expanded partnership with Palo Alto Networks, to help global enterprises safeguard their digital infrastructures from emerging cybersecurity threats, spanning from the cloud to the farthest edge of enterprise environments. The collaboration...

Common Black Friday scams to watch out for

With Black Friday just around the corner, thousands of deals and discounts will be up for grabs on November 29th. Whether you're a savvy shopper hunting for bargains or getting a head start on holiday gift shopping, there will be plenty of irresistible offers to take...

Tips for youth during Cybersecurity Month

As we navigate a world where technology is interwoven into nearly every aspect of life, it’s clear that the world has indeed “gone digital.” From communication and education to commerce and entertainment, technology is at the centre of innovation and growth. In South...

Safeguard your business in an evolving digital landscape

As cyber threats continue to grow in both scale and sophistication, businesses in 2024 must remain more vigilant than ever to safeguard their sensitive data and financial assets. With cyber risks advancing alongside technological progression, cybersecurity can no...

Huawei takes eKit on the road

Huawei South Africa and its growing network of channel partners are gearing up to accelerate local small and medium enterprise (SMEs) digital transformation with the Huawei eKit portfolio. This emerged during Huawei’s first eKit Annual Summit for South African...

More than 1 100 entries for FNB App of the Year

The FNB App of the Year has concluded its 72-hour hackathon, showcasing more than 1 100 innovative app concepts from talented young developers and entrepreneurs nationwide. Omelele Mmbo, FNB business development head, says: “FNB is thrilled to support these young...

Cisco unveils new partner program

Cisco has announced what it is calling the most significant evolution of its industry-leading partner program in nearly three decades. The new Cisco 360 Partner Program is designed to accelerate the value partners bring to customers by better addressing their rapidly...

EFTCorp, Visa partner to bolster African fintech growth

EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) and Visa have announced a five-year partnership aimed at growing Africa’s digital payments landscape through enhanced financial inclusion by introducing advanced payment solutions across the continent. Fintechs across Africa are invited to...

Test Analyst (Entry) 1841

Outspoken and excellent communicator.Exploratory testing.QA Team coaching.Autonomous and willing to take ownership.Understanding of systems engineering concepts.The ability to analyse a process from start to finish.Modelling techniques and method.Reporting.Defining...

1st Line Support Technician – Remote – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based IT services provider is looking for a 1st Line Support Technician to join their remote support team. Applicants for the job should have excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical terms in plain and simple...

Test Analyst (Entry) 1841 – Gauteng Pretoria

Outspoken and excellent communicator.Exploratory testing.QA Team coaching.Autonomous and willing to take ownership.Understanding of systems engineering concepts.The ability to analyse a process from start to finish.Modelling techniques and method.Reporting.Defining...

Business Analyst (Investment Product)

Dynamic investment management company seeks a skilled Business Analyst for their product division – to spec product project functionality, liaise with the development team and project manage to completion.Completed BCom Honours with 3-5 years relevant working...

Business Analyst (Investment Product) – Remote Remote

Dynamic investment management company seeks a skilled Business Analyst for their product division – to spec product project functionality, liaise with the development team and project manage to completion.Completed BCom Honours with 3-5 years relevant working...

SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) 3409

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint document.ABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements).Setting up the organization structure of...

SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) 3409 – Gauteng Pretoria

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint document.ABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements).Setting up the organization structure of...

Project Manager

Lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion in a high-impact technical environment. Is this you? You're a confident, detail-driven Project Manager who thrives under pressure and enjoys being the central driver of delivery. You're a natural leader with...

Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:To work with the proposition, operations, change and development teams to...

Data Scientist – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our client based in Sandton on a permanent hybrid role.What you will be doing:Analyse complex datasets...

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