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...

Starlink momentum shows no signs of abating

Namibia and South Africa might have rejected Starlink, but according to global analysts Opensignal, it is currently riding a wave of unprecedented momentum and has now evolved from a last-resort connectivity option into a mainstream broadband competitor. Its...

Diesel surges as record April price hike expected

South Africa's fuel retailers recorded the largest spike in diesel stop volumes in recent years in the week of 18 to 21 March, two full weeks before April's expected record price adjustment, according to Lightstone’s analysis of anonymised Tracker mobility data....

Guard against voice cloning this holiday season

It’s the run-up to the year-end holiday season when criminals ramp up their efforts to fleece us and ISPA is warning of the growing problem of voice cloning. South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) says that, with a 356% rise in...

Micro tech signals the future for heart health

A tiny leadless pacemaker, a fraction of the size of a AAA battery, has been successfully implanted in the chamber of a patient’s heart in a minimally invasive procedure at Netcare Unitas Hospital. Cardiologist Dr Jean Vorster and electrophysiologist Dr Jane Moses...

Optix marks 25 years with global expansion

Optix, the South African company that provides driver safety management and fleet efficiency solutions, is celebrating 25 years as it undertakes significant international growth. This year, the company has made global senior hires and increased investment in...

PachiPanda young innovators to compete on Africa-wide stage

Three young South Africans - Wendile Mpofu, Gift Mabena and Bafokeng Mofokeng - have been selected as the country’s leading eco-innovators in the 2025 PachiPanda Challenge, earning their place in the Africa-wide finals. Their solutions address urgent challenges around...

Sustainable value chains could unlock billions for tech sector

The technology sector could unlock $800-billion in value across its value chain by 2030 if it puts nature at the heart of its operations and supply chains, according to a new World Economic Forum report. This is part of the $10,1-trillion in business opportunity that...

Vula Medical is FNB App of the Year winner

The 2025 FNB App of the Year Award has been awarded to Vula Medical, a medical referral app developed by Dr William Mapham. Mapham had the idea for the app while working at the Vula Emehlo Eye Clinic in rural Swaziland where he experienced, first-hand, the...

Despite challenges, manufacturing sentiment is up

While the manufacturing sector remains under significant pressure, improved sentiment may signal a glimmer of hope for the future. According to the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey, business confidence rose by 16 index points from the third quarter to 39 points. While...

African banking is at a crossroads

A new report, Next-gen Banking Innovations: AI, Cybersecurity & Segment-based Banking, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity are central to the digital transformation strategies of African banks, enabling them to achieve...

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Why hybrid cloud platforms are the new payments paradigm

Secure, reliable, resilient. These characteristics have long been associated with the world’s most successful payments environments. However, to maintain these benefits, change in payments has historically been slow. But being static is no longer an option, writes...

SA’s role in the AGI revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) has found its way into general conversation after the emergence of large language models like ChatGPT, capable of generating text on a near-infinite range of topics. However, the discussion is increasingly turning to the search for...

How to keep the workplace inclusive for menopausal women

Globally, the workforce is seeing its fastest demographic growth among women who are of menopausal age. By 2030, it is projected that over one billion women worldwide will be perimenopausal or postmenopausal, with nearly 50-million women reaching menopause each year....

SAP embeds GenAI on spend management, business networks

SAP is embedding its generative AI (GenAI) copilot Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization and frequently asked questions. GenAI will be further...

Exploring healthcare systems’ journeys to net-zero in Africa

One of the biggest challenges for healthcare facilities is how to reduce their carbon emissions and transition to net zero, especially as the demand for health services grows. By Iphendule Ndzipho, sustainability consultant: built environment at WSP in Africa...

Hospitality industry faces a phishing scam surge

The hotel industry, which relies heavily on technology to manage guest services and operations, has become a prime target for cybercriminals. Phishing - where attackers pose as legitimate entities to trick individuals into divulging confidential information - has...

Altron FinTech adds BNPL to Android terminals

Altron FinTech has launched the buy now pay later (BNPL) solutions PayJustNow and Payflex on its Android terminals, empowering merchants to provide flexible payment solutions, allowing customers to make purchases now and pay later, and opening up easier and more...

5G empowers people and businesses with next-gen tech

Over the past five years, sub-Saharan Africa has made enormous strides in providing affordable broadband to its population, writes Rami Osman, director of business development at MediaTek Middle East and Africa. The World Bank estimates that over 160-million Africans...

True MDR the cornerstone of modern cyber resilience

As cyber-attacks grow in both frequency and complexity, there’s an urgent need to shift focus from prevention alone to early detection and rapid response. By Stephen Osler, co-founder and business development director at Nclose Despite managed detection and response...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

The role involves offering project management services to company program managers and management for Engineering, Technology Research, and Development initiatives aimed at facilitating the construction of the major Radio Astronomy facilities. This includes leading...

Solution Architect (Applications/Data) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Wanted: Architecture Rockstar – Level Up the Mining Game!Yo, Pretoria crew (and beyond) – are you the kind of wizard who turns chaotic data rivers into crystal-clear, gold-plated insights?We're hunting for a Solution Architect – Applications & Data who's ready to...

Senior Gemstone Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a Senior Gemstone Developer who thrives on solving complex problems, building high-performance systems, and shaping enterprise-grade platforms? Our client in the financial services sector is looking for a seasoned specialist to play a critical role in the...

Business Systems Manager at PnP – Gauteng South Kensington

Role SummaryTo manage and govern business systems and master data integrity across SAP, VBS, and other business-critical platforms supporting Rest of Africa (ROA) retail operations. The role is responsible for leading system implementations, enhancements, and new...

Front-End Developer (Senior) 0236 – Gauteng Pretoria

Development and maintenance on platform / application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of...

Senior Full Stack Developer

An established software development company specializing in custom, all-in-one, and bespoke business software solutions, is seeking a Senior Software Developer who will lead the technical lifecycle of their solutions. You will be responsible for guiding development...

SNR Systems Analyst at QE Services

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Systems Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant IT Degree, Diploma, or equivalent experienceMinimum of 5 years' experience in systems analysis...

Senior Data Engineer

To design, build, and maintain robust, scalable data infrastructure that ensures secure, real time access to operational and supply chain dataJOB OUTPUTS AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSDesign, build, and maintain ELT pipelinesPipeline success rate (% jobs completed...

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