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...

Visa gears up for the new phase in commerce

Recognising the dramatic shifts shaping the future of commerce, Visa has outlined a series of AI, stablecoin, and token capabilities designed to help clients across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region participate in this next...

A new fraud threat for insurers – AI-generated images

Insurance fraud, unfortunately, is inevitable - a certain amount of fraud is priced into the product. But the ultimate goal for insurers is to find the right balance – focusing on fraud prevention for the biggest cases without alienating trusted customers. Having said...

Shoppers go in-store for last-minute Father’s Day spending

South African consumers are expected to approach Father’s Day 2026 with a mix of forward planning and last-minute spending, as evolving shopping behaviours continue to reshape how families celebrate the occasion. Analysis from 2024 and 2025 spending patterns reveals a...

Small businesses look to digital tools for growth

South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly demonstrating real digital sophistication in the way they do business. South African online payment acceptance of those surveyed is among the highest in the EEMEA region at 80%, and most businesses in...

SMBs still in the early stages of AI maturity

Nearly 70% of small and midsized businesses (SMBs) still remain in the experimental or opportunistic stages of artificial intelligence (AI) maturity, despite growing investment and widespread use of AI tools. This is one of the findings from a new global...

Cisco Networking Academy hits 600 000 graduates

Cisco yesterday celebrated the graduation of 600 000 South African students from its Cisco Networking Academy. Smangele Nkosi, country manager of Cisco SA, explains that 63 000 students pass through the programme that is affiliated to schools, universities and...

Data visibility gap grows as AI deployments surge ahead

New research from Veeam® Software shows a growing data disconnect across EMEA organisations. While 99% of enterprise decision-makers agree that data sovereignty is critical, at the organisational level, the majority (72,5%) are actively deprioritising it in favor of...

The biggest credit crisis in SA is not debt. It is access

Every year, millions of credit applications are declined by the formal financial sector. Behind every declined application is a person trying to solve a real-life problem: paying school fees, repairing a vehicle, covering a medical emergency, purchasing stock for a...

Visa adds agentic commerce with OpenAI

Visa has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to enable secure Visa payments within agentic commerce, enabling seamless and trusted payments across OpenAI platforms. Visa will provide its global network, credentialing capabilities and security...

Nvidia partners with SK hynix on memory for AI factories

Nvidia and SK hynix have announced a multiyear technology partnership to advance next-generation memory for the global AI factory buildout and accelerate semiconductor design and manufacturing. “AI factories are the engines of the next industrial revolution, and...

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Closing the public sector implementation gap

Across the world, governments are accelerating their digital transformation agendas. From modernising service delivery to building resilient digital infrastructure, public sector institutions are investing in technologies that can improve efficiency, transparency, and...

The rising threat of fraud in microlending

South Africa’s microlending sector is a key driver of financial inclusion, providing access to credit for millions who may otherwise be excluded from traditional banking. But, as the industry grows, particularly through digital and fintech platforms, it is...

How can the payment ecosystem rebuild its relationship architecture?

The South African Reserve Bank's Payments Ecosystem Modernisation Programme (PEM) is reconfiguring the country's entire clearing and settlement architecture, with new payment institution licences expected in early 2026. The goal is to deliver fast, simple, inclusive...

Africa’s data is worth $400bn. We’re giving it away

In 1944, the architects of the global financial system made one foundational decision: a currency without a reserve is just paper. They chose gold to back it. By Sam Tayengwa, group executive: global markets at Mettus The logic was elegant. Value needs an anchor....

Directed Technologies expands connected vehicle platform into Africa

Directed Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with 3Gen Products to extend its global, OEM-aligned connected vehicle platform into Africa. Headquartered in South Africa, 3Gen will serve as Directed’s regional execution partner, leading deployment,...

Pure Electric scooters launch in SA

Core has launched Pure Electric in South Africa, introducing the electric scooter brand and expanding access to a new category of personal mobility. Through the partnership, Core will hold exclusive distribution rights for Pure Electric in South Africa. Founded in...

ASUS empowers the future with AI-ready solutions

With over 250 business partners from over 30 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, the fourth edition of the EMEA ASUS Business Summit (ABS’26) kicked off in Bodrum, Türkiye. The summit provided an elite platform for partners to experience the next...

The hidden cost of cloud complexity (and what to do about it)

Cloud adoption in South Africa is accelerating. Budgets are being committed, environments are being built, and the channel is busier than it has been in years. Othelo Vieira, technical product manager lead at Cloud On Demand That is genuinely good news. But there is a...

Data privacy in the age of AI

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept; it’s woven into the fabric of life today. And beyond just a technological revolution, AI is shaping up to be a test in trust. By Amenda Makhetha-Sebake, head of data privacy and protection at FirstRand Group...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

Design, build, and maintain ELT pipelines: Pipeline success rate (% jobs completed without failure).Data latency (extraction to availability).Error resolution turnaround time.Integrate data across systems (WMS, TMS, ERP, IoT): Number of successful system...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for a highly accomplished Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of major construction and infrastructure developments in Johannesburg. This opportunity is suited to a strategic leader with extensive experience managing...

Senior Java Developer

Our client is urgently seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a collaborative, outcomes-driven environment based in Gauteng. This role is ideal for an experienced Java engineer who thrives in complex systems development and modern enterprise delivery. Key...

System Analyst

To plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focusing primarily on the telescope signal...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Our client is urgently seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a collaborative, outcomes-driven environment based in Gauteng. This role is ideal for an experienced Java engineer who thrives in complex systems development and modern enterprise delivery. Key...

System Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

To plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focusing primarily on the telescope signal...

Software Implementation Engineer

Our client is seeking a Software Implementation Engineer to join a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment based in Ballito (Umhlali). This role sits at the intersection of AI, enterprise systems, and automation, focusing on building and deploying autonomous...

VR/AR (Extended Reality) Developer

Build the Future of Reality – Create Immersive Digital ExperiencesWe're looking for a passionate VR/AR (Extended Reality) Developer to help shape cutting-edge immersive solutions.Join an innovative tech company focused on delivering next-generation VR/AR applications...

Software Implementation Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

Our client is seeking a Software Implementation Engineer to join a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment based in Ballito (Umhlali). This role sits at the intersection of AI, enterprise systems, and automation, focusing on building and deploying autonomous...

VR/AR (Extended Reality) Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Build the Future of Reality – Create Immersive Digital ExperiencesWe're looking for a passionate VR/AR (Extended Reality) Developer to help shape cutting-edge immersive solutions.Join an innovative tech company focused on delivering next-generation VR/AR applications...

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