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...

Share of ransomware funds funneled through exchanges soars

Funds funnelled through popular crypto exchanges grew significantly last year but, worryingly, the share of ransomware funds was reported to have increased from 39,3% in 2021 to 48,3% in 2022, according to new research from StockApps.com. This disconcerting trend...

Recycled shelter provides eco-friendly refuge during disasters

Refugees fleeing disaster zones could soon be living in temporary shelters made from 100% recycled materials, which will not only prove safer and more durable than tents but also help to reduce the plastic waste mountain. University of Birmingham sustainable...

Lazarus is back with previously unknown spy tool

The Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team has discovered a previously unknown spy tool, which had been spotted in Indian financial institutions and research centres. Called Dtrack, the spyware reportedly was created by the Lazarus group and is being used to...

Teams need to think more strategically

In 1950, 30% of the world's population lived in cities. Today, that number is 55% and is expected to rise to 68% by 2050, according to the United Nations. Although the growth of megacities will have far-reaching effects on all aspects of business, it requires IT...

Call for speed and action on SDGs

With an estimated 390-million people living in extreme poverty, hunger and food insecurity, Africa is in a race against time to deliver on its regional and global development goals. On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Sunday, African heads of states and...

How Thomas Cook failed to adapt

After 178 years, Thomas Cook went into administration over the past weekend, leaving employees jobless and thousands of customers stranded away from home. Nathalie Schooling, CEO of customer experience company nlighten, believes the story can tell us about business...

Specialist schools focus on tech, innovation

The Gauteng MEC for Education and Youth Development, Panyaza Lesufi, has launched the St Barnabas and UJ Metropolitan Mathematics, Science and ICT School of Specialisation with focus on High Tech and Innovation. A partnership with Honeywell and Melisizwe Computer Lab...

Surprises in store for 2020 Sasol Solar Challenge

The 2020 Sasol Solar Challenge is officially open for entries and boasts exciting changes. Participants - nine of who are already confirmed - can look forward to a new route, changes in format, and a renewed title sponsor. The seventh Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC) will...

Travel and tourism key African economy drivers

Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa's economy, contributing 8,5% of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194,2-billion. According to the 2019 Jumia Hospitality Report Africa, this growth record placed the continent as the second-fastest...

Growth for PC monitor market in MEA

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC monitors market saw shipments reach a value of $168,98-million for the second quarter of this year, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting firm's...

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