As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Salesforce positions Slack as a new interface for work

Salesforce has launched Slack as the new interface for work — where people, agents, data, and apps come together in one place. With this update, Slackbot evolves from a helpful assistant into an active teammate that can execute work across systems, reducing context...

Nutanix delivers a platform for the agentic AI era

Nutanix yesterday announced new capabilities to the Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) solution designed to help organisations operate reliably as AI workloads expand, cloud environments grow more complex, and hardware supply constraints drive the need for more flexible...

Digital identity pilot set to revolutionise maritime industry

SITA – in conjunction with IDsure and Columbia Shipmanagement – have launched an aviation-grade digital travel-enabled pilot which could radically improve identity verification at sea. For decades, the maritime industry has relied on paper documents and manual checks...

AI now widespread on collaboration and communication platforms

The recent Enterprise Connect 2026 – where a wide range of collaboration and communications vendors gather annually to discuss trends and announce new products and services – was once again dominated by AI, says GlobalData. This, the research firm says, again...

Smart glasses redefine XR market

Global extended reality (XR) device shipments grew 44,4% YoY in 2025, driven primarily by rapid adoption of smart glasses,  according to new data from IDC. The latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker and Worldwide Quarterly...

SA motorists turning to on-demand mechanics

Mirroring a global trend, South African motorists are increasingly bypassing traditional workshop queues and towing costs in favour of on-demand mechanics - with local digital platform Michanic reporting 40% growth in registered users over the past six months. The...

IBM uses AI to give fans The Masters experience of their lives

Golf fans around the world tuning into this year’s Masters are in for a treat – IBM and the Masters Tournament have announced new and enhanced digital fan features for the 90th edition of one of golf’s most iconic events. The watsonx AI-powered capabilities – the...

There’s a new BOS in town …

Based on more than a decade of research – including eight books – tech entrepreneur KK Diaz has launched an AI-powered business operating system (BOS) which he says is designed to transform how SMEs operate, scale and achieve measurable growth. “Over the past decade,...

AI will soon take over supply chain disruption resolutions

By 2031, 60% of supply chain disruptions will be resolved without human intervention as AI enables increasingly autonomous supply chains, according to Gartner. As supply chain disruptions mount from ongoing trade policy uncertainty and intensifying geopolitical...

Zoom fights off ‘aggressive competitors’ with agentic AI

Zoom has introduced a host of agentic AI features spanning Zoom Workplace, Zoom Phone, and Zoom CX. At the heart of these features lies workflow automation embedded into meetings, calls, chat, and contact centre interactions which triggers action across an...

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A smarter way to cool homes this summer

With summer temperatures climbing, South African households face a familiar dilemma: how to stay cool without the electricity bill skyrocketing. For many, the default strategy is to run the air conditioner at full blast until the room is freezing, then switch it off...

TCL deepens partnership with Arsenal

TCL has announced Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka as its brand ambassador. TCL recently teamed up with Arsenal and Bukayo Saka with the launch of ‘Inspire Greatness, Together’, a new campaign that celebrates how football brings people together through moments on and off the...

Amazon brings image-based shopping to SA

Amazon has launched Amazon Lens in South Africa, bringing its visual shopping tool to more customers seeking a faster, easier way to shop online. Amazon Lens lets customers shop using images, screenshots, scanning a barcode, or the live camera in the app. Tens of...

Cisco launches new Cisco 360 Partner Program

Cisco has announced the launch of the Cisco 360 Partner Program after fifteen months of co-design with partners. Cisco’s success is built on close collaboration with its partners to meet customer needs in the fast-changing AI world. Now, Cisco is boosting how it...

Dr Mathe to lead TIA

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has announced the appointment of Dr Titus Mathe as its CEO, with effect from 1 April 2026. Dr Mathe previously held senior leadership roles at Eskom,...

Emissions cuts matter as much as ore grades

Etienne le Roux, business development manager: mining at Aggreko, examines the value of hybrid microgrids in  resolving costs, energy expectations and climate compliance. Working with mining companies across Africa and other remote regions, Aggreko sees firsthand how...

Schneider Electric partners with McLaren Racing

Schneider Electric will become the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing, including the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, as well as the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. Schneider and...

Streaming trends to watch in 2026

New formats, viewing behaviours and industry moves are setting the scene for the year ahead, writes Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa. Every new year brings a fresh wave of predictions about where streaming is headed, with experts peering into their crystal...

Over-provisioning is the silent budget killer in IT

In a business environment defined by volatility and the constant pressure to do more with less, South African organisations are leaking capital through a common but often overlooked channel. According to Dominique Yeates, head of product operations at Qwerti,...

Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: SARAO has an exciting Senior Software Engineers position which forms part of the software development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre (SKA) telescopes. Senior software engineers...

Database Developer

OverviewAn experienced Database Developer is required to design, develop, and maintain robust database solutions within a dynamic IT environment. The role focuses on building efficient, scalable, and high-performing database structures, with a strong emphasis on...

Database Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

OverviewAn experienced Database Developer is required to design, develop, and maintain robust database solutions within a dynamic IT environment. The role focuses on building efficient, scalable, and high-performing database structures, with a strong emphasis on...

Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Edenburg

Job Profile Summary To direct and coordinate projects by applying governance structures, methodologies, reporting dashboards and relevant project management applications to ensure project objectives are met. To manage resources throughout the different project...

Agile Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager with FinTech experience and a strong IT background to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial technology products, software development lifecycles, and project...

Agile Project Manager – Gauteng Midrand

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager with FinTech experience and a strong IT background to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial technology products, software development lifecycles, and project...

Solutions Architect

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join Banking Client Technology Architecture Team on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in designing and delivering client-focused technology solutions aligned with enterprise architecture...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Edenburg

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join Banking Client Technology Architecture Team on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in designing and delivering client-focused technology solutions aligned with enterprise architecture...

Intermediate Wireless Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer (Wireless & SD-WAN) Location: Cape Town (on site) Overview A leading organisation within the financial services sector is looking for a Network Engineer with solid experience in wireless networking and SD-WAN to join their growing...

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