Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

Pixie flits from the garden to enter your shopping trolley

Shoprite’s Sixty60 is now looking to do your grocery shopping for you with the introduction of a new, personalised AI-powered shopping assistant – Pixie. Pixie - developed entirely in-house by ShopriteX - predicts what it thinks individual customers need, and when...

AI startup Refiant raises $5m

The world's biggest technology companies are set to spend nearly $700-billion this year building data centres to power artificial intelligence. Global data centre energy consumption is expected to double by 2028, with AI workloads driving the majority of that growth....

Millennium Technology Prize open for nominations

The world's leading innovation award Millennium Technology Prize will be awarded again in May 2027 with the eligibility criteria of the prize being expanded to additional future-oriented innovations aimed at improving the well-being of humankind and the planet, and to...

Vodacom reports revenue up 10,9%

Vodacom has reported an increase in revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025, delivering ahead of it medium-term target of double-digit EBITDA growth. Revenue for the period was R8,6-billion up 10,9%. Financial services revenue increased 20,3% to R8-billion...

Business AI leapfrogs global counterparts with its Marketplace

South Africa is renowned for its ability to leapfrog its global counterparts when it comes to technology – fintech, agritech, and mobility are just some examples – and now new Mustek subsidiary, Business AI, is aiming to do the same with enterprise AI. In...

How much is your stolen card worth on the dark web?

According to recent research from NordVPN, prices for stolen payment cards on dark-web marketplaces have risen in most countries. While the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...

More than half of retailers pay the ransom when they are hit

Sophos has released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Retail report, a vendor-agnostic survey of IT and cybersecurity leaders across 16 countries. This year’s report reveals that nearly half (46%) of retail ransomware incidents were traced to an unknown...

Rapid adoption of AI has inherent risks

Surfshark analysis reveals that workers have been involved in more than 700 AI-related incidents and hazards so far this year, with the US representing nearly one-third of these cases – and a significant 72% of all cases reported caused "Economic/Property" harm to...

2026’s defining telecoms trends

Juniper Research has revealed its Top 10 telecoms and connectivity trends for 2026 in a new whitepaper that evaluates the forces redefining telecoms - from AI-driven automation to new connectivity models - and pinpoints where operators, vendors, and investors must act...

Gartner Hype Cycle reveals how AI could transform sales

In response to evolving buyer behaviors and shifting purchasing trends, chief sales officers (CSOs) are transforming traditional sales practices by embracing innovative approaches, according to Gartner. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Sales Transformation, 2025 highlights...

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Saving electricity could be the key to solving the water crisis

Millions of Johannesburg residents face a critical water shortage, raising concerns about the city's long-term water security. While Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda recently unveiled a comprehensive water security strategy, Dr Andrew Dickson, engineering executive at...

AI, IoT are powering disruption in key industries

Separately, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are already driving significant development in industries like manufacturing and banking, but in tandem, the two technologies present powerful opportunities in a wide range of sectors. IoT,...

Will data centres be able to keep up with future digitalisation?

As we look towards the digital future of 2030 and beyond, the global landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. At Vertiv's recent Accelerate 2.0 event in Durban and Cape Town, Jon Abbott, technologies director and industry advisory for strategic clients in EMEA...

Access to data must be balanced with security in a borderless world

Before the internet, businesses tended to operate in smaller areas and in a very siloed manner. Today, however, there is a global online economy, and the geographical boundaries that limited business operation areas have fallen away. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk...

Bridging sub-Saharan Africa’s digital divide

Last month, we commemorated national Human Rights Day in South Africa, writes George Barrett, country director: South Africa at the British Council. It gives pause to reflect on the long, hard-fought struggle for freedom and constitutional rights won 30 years ago....

Moving point-of-sale into a smarter future

The digitalisation of the modern world economy is being driven rapidly by a shift from traditional payment methods. Fatima Khota, business unit manager of Rectron's point-of-sale (PoS) division, looks at how retailers in the formal and informal sector are adopting...

Service economy comes with challenges – but opportunities too

Ask most people which sector they think makes the biggest contribution to the South African economy and they'll probably say something like mining or farming. A few might even mention tourism and manufacturing. In reality, those sectors are all dwarfed by the...

The expansion of industry-specific ERP solutions

As industries have evolved, so have their needs for enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Originally conceived as versatile tools suitable for a broad array of sectors, ERP systems have proven invaluable in streamlining operations across diverse industries. By...

April 10th is when Redmi Note 13 Series changes the smartphone game

The Redmi Note 13 Series arrives in South Africa soon. Prepare for the day with key features and specials from Vodacom. Forget your birthday or Christmas, the real big day in 2024 is 10th April because that’s when Xiaomi releases the Redmi Note 13 Series in South...

SMEs play a crucial role in the global economy

According to the World Bank, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for the majority of businesses worldwide, representing about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide. This is according to Andrew Maren, founder and CEO of ProfitShare...

Project Manager – Gauteng Roodepoort

Project ManagerManage and oversee the rollout of the following projectsColocation – Interface with internal teamsiSeries – IBM AS400 with TCM in the colocation siteDell Service Migration – Migration of Dell services within colocation sitesSDWAN Deployment – Vendor...

Business Analyst: Supply Chain Systems – Western Cape Cape Town

A leading South African value retailer selling affordable fashion and essentials for the whole family (men, women, kids, babies) and homeware is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team in Cape Town.Responsibilities:Requirements & Analysis: Assess, define,...

Project Manager

ENVIRONMENT:A Consulting Firm who is helping companies create opportunity to accelerate growth through data, is seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the programme of works and technical delivery of an AFC (Automated Fare Collection) project....

Junior Developer

Launch your development career in a dynamic, full SDLC environment working with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. Is this you? You're driven, self-motivated and eager to grow your career in a fast-paced, performance-focused environment. You enjoy working across...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A Consulting Firm who is helping companies create opportunity to accelerate growth through data, is seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the programme of works and technical delivery of an AFC (Automated Fare Collection) project....

Junior Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Launch your development career in a dynamic, full SDLC environment working with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. Is this you? You're driven, self-motivated and eager to grow your career in a fast-paced, performance-focused environment. You enjoy working across...

Intermediate Front End Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN cutting-edge software solutions while working on global projects for a provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy seeking to fill the role of an Intermediate Front End Developer. You will play a key part in all development activities...

FullStack Java Developer

We are seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment, working...

FullStack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment, working...

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