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...

European AI spend to hit $290bn by 2029

European spending on artificial intelligence will reach $290-billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33,7% from 2025 to 2029, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending...

Stolen card prices surge on the dark web

Prices for stolen payment cards on dark web marketplaces have risen in most countries, according to new research from NordVPN and, while the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...

SA shoppers swing to alternative payment methods

South African merchants will need to stay agile as consumers increasingly shift towards alternative payment methods, according to the Absa Merchant Spend Analytics report for August, which says the bank’s internal data indicates a consistent and notable slowdown in...

Microsoft doubles down on AI spend

Microsoft spent more than expected on AI in the quarter ended 30 September, shelling our $34,9-billion on new projects associated with building AI-powered data centres. The company’s revenue was $77,7-billion, an increase of 18%. Operating income was up 24% to...

Nvidia’s $5trn climb exposes AI boom’s reality gap

Nvidia’s market value closing in on $5-trillion has become the defining symbol of artificial intelligence’s rise — and, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, a striking reminder that markets are racing far ahead of the profit reality. “AI is transforming the...

Key work changes in the AI era

To capture value from AI, CHROs must help their organisations successfully evolve work itself - not just the workforce - according to business and technology insights company Gartner. A July 2025 Gartner survey of 1 973 managers found that business units that redesign...

Cassava Technologies inks strategic partnership with Stanlib

Pan-African tech group Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic investment by Stanlib Infrastructure Investments to accelerate the rapid expansion of Africa Data Centres' footprint in South Africa. The strategic partnership will allow Africa Data Centres to...

xAI launches AI-generated encyclopedia

Elon Musk’s xAI has launched a new online encyclopedia, Grokipedia, powered by the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) model. The free-to-use platform aims to compete with Wikipedia, which Musk has previously accused of being biased, and promoting left-leaning policies....

Datatec reports first-half growth

Datatec’s results for the first half of the 2026 financial year were boosted by continued margin expansion and a strong profit-growth trajectory in Westcon, driven by a growing recurring software and services mix. Over 70% of sales are now derived from software and...

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A leap forward for e-learning

Groundbreaking trends that emerged in the learning and development space in 2023 are expected to intensify this year as organisations realign systems to ensure future readiness. The push to include artificial intelligence (AI) tools like audio and visual generation in...

Navigating the automotive sector’s green transition

The South African automotive sector is set to undergo fundamental and far-reaching change in coming years, spurred on by recent commitments from the Government and a mounting global energy and climate crisis. Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet, looks at the...

Africa’s fintech opportunity lies with its youth

Africa's fintech sector is expected to be worth approximately $65-billion by 2030, aligning with the United Nations (UN) projection that the continent's population will double to 2,4-billion by 2050, with half of the population being under the age of 25. The rapid...

Lindiwe Mazibuko launches civic education app

Futurelect CEO and co-founder Lindiwe Mazibuko has launched an app that aims to change how citizens view, participate in, and understand democracy. Futurelect, a non-profit, non-partisan organisation promoting leadership development and active citizenship believes...

Internet access shouldn’t impede equitable education

Although 12,8-million South Africans still lack internet access, and mobile data costs remain prohibitively high, these obstacles shouldn't restrict learners from accessing basic education online. This is according to Dr Corrin Varady, CEO at IDEA, who says that...

How SA businesses can unlock the power of AI

IBM's research in AI goes back to the 1950s and includes significant milestones like the Deep Blue supercomputer defeating chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov. In 2011, IBM Watson defeated Brad Rutter and Ken Jennings in the Jeopardy! challenge. By Ria Pinto, GM and...

Ensure data governance meets compliance requirements

As data growth continues at exponential rates and the value and sensitivity of data increases, laws around data are becoming increasingly onerous - particularly in highly regulated industries like financial services and healthcare as well as government. By Lourens...

Mastercard partners with fintech SAVA

Mastercard and Johannesburg-based fintech SAVA have announced a partnership that will support small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) through innovative payments technology and infrastructure. Through the partnership, the two entities will provide small...

SAP enables data-driven business transformation

SAP has announced new capabilities in its SAP Datasphere solution, including new generative-AI features, to transform enterprise planning through simplified data landscapes and more-intuitive data interaction. "Capturing data to make better decisions is an enterprise...

A year of being grey(listed)

It's been a year since the global watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) put South Africa on a grey list for failing to meet international standards with regards to anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism and proliferation financing. What...

Application Support Specialist – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled Application Support Specialist professionals to join our...

Project Manager

Lead transformative solar projects that power the future of clean energy. Is this you?You're a natural leader who thrives in dynamic environments and stays calm under pressure. Integrity, accountability, and results drive your work, and you're motivated by making a...

Project Manager – Western Cape Kuils River

Lead transformative solar projects that power the future of clean energy. Is this you?You're a natural leader who thrives in dynamic environments and stays calm under pressure. Integrity, accountability, and results drive your work, and you're motivated by making a...

Full-stack Java Developer (Strong SQL)

Seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to join the Agriculture and Health product teams. You will plan, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality, scalable products aligned with product strategy. This role requires strong SQL, Java, and data analysis...

Project Manager (Remote)

Remote (South Africa-based) | Working U.S. Central Time (3:00?pm-12:00?am SAST) Deliver solar power across the U.S. - from South Africa. Is this you?You're a self-driven, detail-obsessed project leader who thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment. You communicate...

Project Manager (Remote) – Remote Remote

Remote (South Africa-based) | Working U.S. Central Time (3:00?pm-12:00?am SAST) Deliver solar power across the U.S. - from South Africa. Is this you?You're a self-driven, detail-obsessed project leader who thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment. You communicate...

Systems Architect

Seeking a Systems Architect to lead the design, integration, and evolution of our internal software ecosystem. You will bridge business and technology, ensuring that CRM, loan management, and data systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with strategic growth. A key...

Systems Architect – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a Systems Architect to lead the design, integration, and evolution of our internal software ecosystem. You will bridge business and technology, ensuring that CRM, loan management, and data systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with strategic growth. A key...

Application Support Specialist

Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled Application Support Specialist professionals to join our...

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