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...

NTT Data and Cursor in strategic alliance

Looking to strengthen its engineering and delivery model, NTT Data has announced a strategic partnership with Cursor - one of the world’s leading multi-model platforms and which was recently acquired by SpaceX. The collaboration marks a strategic advancement in NTT...

Scammers as keyed up as players for this World Cup

The soccer World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 11 and alongside it the number of scammers attempting to exploit fan excitement has also increased, says Kaspersky, noting that at least 336 unique domains mimicking official World Cup resources have been detected. In...

Access to capital a persistent barrier for SA’s young entrepreneurs

South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis continues to deepen as reflected in Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS). The data shows that 258 000 South Africans under the age of 34 lost their jobs in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the growing...

Banking leaders see AI agents as greatest threat

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the fraud landscape, and South African banking leaders appear among the most concerned globally. In a new survey of 1 440 fraud management, anti-money laundering (AML), and risk and compliance leaders across 25...

OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX face the real test after IPOs

OpenAI has joined AI rivals Anthropic and SpaceX in filing for an initial public offering (IPO) to tap public markets to pursue ambitious plans, having confidentially filed paperwork for a US stock market listing. But the real challenges will start after the cash is...

SME confidence rebounds

Nearly half (46,5%) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) surveyed in the latest SME Confidence Index by Business Partners Limited indicated that seasonal trading had no significant impact on their business performance, with a further 8,1% reporting a negative...

NASA marches toward Artemis III mission in 2027

NASA has announced the four prime crew members and a backup for the Artemis III test flight. The mission will undertake a series of challenging tests in Earth orbit in 2027, essential for Artemis IV, the first planned crewed mission to the lunar South Pole in 2028....

Cybercriminals are already targeting the World Cup

Starting tomorrow (June 11), the FIFA World Cup 2026 will unite fans, teams, sponsors, broadcasters, hospitality providers, and businesses in one of the world’s largest sporting events. It also presents a significant opportunity for cybercriminals. Major international...

SMEs shift from survival to disciplined growth in 2026

South African SMEs are entering a new phase of measured optimism, balancing improving local conditions with ongoing global uncertainty. This is according to Lula’s latest SME Pulse Report, which points to improving affordability and operating conditions, alongside a...

Gamblers say they’re in control. The data suggests otherwise

A new national study conducted by local research technology company Yazi has revealed concerning insights into the realities of online gambling in South Africa, uncovering a pattern of financial sacrifice, informal borrowing and loss-chasing behaviour that often sits...

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Women are driving SA’s digital inclusion charge

M-KOPA South Africa has published its inaugural South Africa Impact Report, which shows that women are playing a leading role in the country's digital inclusion, both as first-time smartphone users and as income earners within the company's growing agent network....

The future of PC security is multi-layered and managed

Twenty years ago, enterprise security was straightforward in that enterprise devices never left the premises. By Werner Joubert, commercial SYS business director (South Africa & SADC) at ASUS Perimeter security proved sufficient as business networks were...

Vertiv AI Innovation Roadshow returns to Africa as virtual event

Vertiv is hosting the next edition of its AI Innovation Roadshow for Africa, this time in a fully digital format. The webinar is set to take place on Wednesday 15 April at 11:00 SAST. Under the theme ‘AI-Ready Data Centres for Africa: Building Infrastructure for...

Debunking AI myths: What SA businesses need in 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from experiment to expectation in South African boardrooms, writes Senzo Mbhele, MD of Cloud On Demand. In many of the conversations I have, the question is no longer whether AI matters, rather the question is how to approach it...

From AI ambition to AI readiness: What boards should test in 2026

According to the latest Forvis Mazars C-suite barometer, business leaders headed into 2026 with a striking combination of confidence and caution – 92% of executives surveyed had a positive outlook on growth for their organisation. By Shane Cooper, head of digital...

Why most C-suite appointments fail, and what boards can do better

In boardrooms across South Africa and globally, executive appointments are among the most consequential decisions a company will make. Yet, despite the level of scrutiny and process involved, a significant number of senior hires fail to deliver on expectations within...

Cisco reimagines security for the agentic workforce

Cisco has announced significant security innovations designed for the agentic AI ecosystem, where software no longer just answers questions - it acts. At RSA Conference 2026, Cisco introduced solutions to address AI security issues and remove a top barrier to agent...

The suite spot: a practical guide to business AI agents

AI agents have moved from sci-fi to C-suite. From managing customer support workflows to orchestrating complex supply chains, agentic AI is redefining how businesses operate, respond, and grow. By Nazia Pillay, MD: southern Africa at SAP These intelligent digital...

Python Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

About the RoleA well-established, data-driven organisation is seeking an experienced Python Developer to join its growing technical team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining robust backend systems and APIs that support...

Celonis Data Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Celonis Data SpecialistTurn messy processes into pure magic. Spot bottlenecks, build dashboards that wow, and become the process hero every business needs. Role OverviewHighly analytical and detail-oriented Celonis Data Analyst to drive process excellence using...

Software Developer II

Our client is seeking an experienced Software Developer II with strong [URL Removed] expertise to join a high-performing development team. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate front-end specialist who enjoys building scalable enterprise applications, mentoring...

Senior SQL Developer & Implementer

Strong SQL skills are essential, including:Writing complex SQL queries and scripts. Developing and maintaining database views. Creating and optimising stored procedures. Developing database triggers. Performing query analysis and optimisation. Developing and executing...

Software Developer II – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking an experienced Software Developer II with strong [URL Removed] expertise to join a high-performing development team. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate front-end specialist who enjoys building scalable enterprise applications, mentoring...

Senior SQL Developer & Implementer – Gauteng Pretoria

Strong SQL skills are essential, including:Writing complex SQL queries and scripts. Developing and maintaining database views. Creating and optimising stored procedures. Developing database triggers. Performing query analysis and optimisation. Developing and executing...

Senior Data Analyst

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Analyst (Business Intelligence focus) for a 3-month contract based in Johannesburg. This is an urgent requirement for a specialist who can step into a global BI environment and deliver high-quality reporting, dashboards, and...

DevOps Engineer – Salesforce

The purpose of a DevOps engineer is to facilitate collaboration between development and operations teams, enabling them to deliver high-quality software more efficiently and reliably. DevOps engineers achieve this by improving collaboration, automating processes,...

Senior Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Analyst (Business Intelligence focus) for a 3-month contract based in Johannesburg. This is an urgent requirement for a specialist who can step into a global BI environment and deliver high-quality reporting, dashboards, and...

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