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...

Shane Heraty succeeds David Meads as Cisco MEA-TRC head.

Cisco has appointed Shane Heraty as vice-president and GM of its operations in the Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania, and CIS (MEA-TRC) effective 1 May and responsible for the company’s strategy and commercial business in the region. He takes up the position from...

Huawei debuts next-generation Xinghe updates

Huawei has built an integrated suite of enterprise systems that use the latest technology to connect and secure organisations. Matamela Mashau, chief technology officer: Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa: ICT, network and enterprise, told delegates to Huawei's IP Club in...

Call for catalytic action to scale jobs and growth

The G20 Social and Solidarity Economy Summit, an official G20 side event convened by Africa Forward and SAP, brought together government officials, policymakers, private sector leaders, social entrepreneurs, youth networks and partners to chart a new direction:...

Businesses urged to take action as 95% of AI pilot projects fail

A recent MIT report featured in Fortune magazine revealed that 95% of generative-AI pilot projects are failing, resulting in investors pulling back and misrepresenting this as a failure of the technology itself. However, the real failure lies in the way organisations...

Measles vaccine has saved hundreds of thousands of lives

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the remarkable progress made in the fight against measles over the past 24 years. Since 2000, global measles cases have fallen by 71%, dropping from an estimated 38-million to 11-million in 2024 – with improvements...

NASA Orbiter shines new light on long-running Martian mystery

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revisited and raised new questions about a mysterious feature buried beneath thousands of feet of ice at the Red Planet’s south pole. In a recent study, researchers conclude from data obtained using an innovative radar...

Global IT spend set to surge

The amount of money the business sector pours into IT devices, services, and solutions has exploded over the past five years and continues to rise even after the Covid-19 tech boom. With companies and organisations rushing to upgrade everything from automation and...

Government CIOs expect IT budgets to go up

Fifty-two percent of government CIOs (not including the US) expect their IT budgets to increase for AI and other key technologies in 2026, according to a survey by Gartner. This is despite overall budget pressures, with governments recognizing their transformational...

Young scientists do SA proud at SciFest International STEM Fair

Team South Africa made a remarkable impact at the SciFest International STEM Fair (ISF) in Dublin, Ireland, bringing home top honours for their exceptional scientific research and innovations. The all-girl team, made up of three talented teenage scientists, competed...

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High refresh rates give gamers the edge

Imagine you’re locked in an intense battle royale. You’ve managed to outlast 99 other players and find yourself in a tense one-on-one standoff. You spot your opponent through a doorway, but by the time your eyes can register the movement and your fingers can pull the...

How to build the workforce of tomorrow using wind

Tackling unemployment and creating good, clean jobs could be possible if we fully leverage wind energy as a reliable renewable energy resource. However, Morongoa Ramaboa, from the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), says that it is important that we are...

Achieve sustainability goals in the era of AI

Have you ever wondered if artificial intelligence (AI) can help us build a more sustainable and equitable future? By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies Today, as AI seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, its adoption and impact are...

Botswana Supply Chain Summit empowers African supply chains

SAPICS has announced its participation in the upcoming inaugural Botswana Supply Chain Summit, aiming to educate and empower supply chain professionals not just in South Africa but across the continent. “SAPICS recognises Africa’s potential as a global supply chain...

SA closes the net on corporate secrecy

New regulatory guidance lowers the threshold for identifying company owners, making it harder for criminals to hide behind corporate structures, writes Hawken McEwan, director of risk and compliance at DocFox. In the ongoing battle against financial crime, South...

How home security could impact your mental health

South Africa faces high crime rates, especially when it comes to burglaries and home robberies. According to the most recent statistics from the South African Police Service, residential crimes continue to be a concern, leaving many households feeling vulnerable....

Protect yourself from the risk of uncertified electrical appliances

Following reports of uncertified electrical products being sold on international online marketplaces, concerns are mounting over the potential risks these items pose to South African consumers. “When it comes to electrical products, the difference between safety and...

Unlock the full value of the cloud for your SME 

Cloud computing and as-a-service solutions are no longer new. According to Flexera’s global State of the Cloud study for 2024, around 61% of small and medium enterprise (SME) workloads and 60% of SMB data are already in the public cloud. The question that SMEs face is...

Foster skills and innovation for an AI-enriched world

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries across the world. In doing so, the role of the data specialist within organisations is changing. With the use of AI in data-driven roles accelerating, these professionals must enhance their skill sets to stay...

How people, processes and technology secure matric exams

On Monday 21 October the first papers in this year’s National Senior Certificate, or Matric, exams will be written. As always, exam security is a major concern. It is reassuring that specialist service providers have been entrusted with the secure printing, storing...

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