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...

AI pushes global attacks to record levels

Organisations experienced an average of 1 968 cyber attacks per week in 2025, representing a 70% increase since 2023, as attackers increasingly leverage automation and AI to move faster, scale more easily, and operate across multiple attack surfaces simultaneously....

Mobile banking dominates in Africa

Mobile banking in Africa has moved from the sidelines to the centre stage, officially becoming the primary way millions of people interact with their financial institutions. While previous years focused on the race for digital adoption, a new landmark study reveals...

AI in Africa to top $16,5bn by 2030

Artificial intelligence (AI) – if deployed responsibly and inclusively – can unlock transformative outcomes across Africa’s major industries including agriculture, healthcare, education, energy, and finance, according to Mastercard. The company’s latest white paper -...

OpenAI releases open source models

OpenAI has released two new open-weight AI reasoning models aimed at bringing AI development directly into the hands of developers, enthusiasts, enterprises, startups, and governments everywhere - across every industry and at every scale. The company is releasing...

Customer details compromised in Air France breach

Air France has been the victim of a cyberattack, and some customer details have been compromised. The airline has alerted its loyalty programme members that a fraudster gained limited access to a third-party system that is used by Air France, and some personal data...

Kaspersky partners with rugby players

Kaspersky has kicked off an ambassador campaign in South Africa by teaming up with rugby players Pieter-Steph Du Toit and RG Snyman. Titled Safer Together, the six-month exclusive partnership between Kaspersky and these South African rugby players aims to increase...

iStore celebrates 20 years in SA

This year marks two decades that iStore, South Africa’s dedicated Apple Premium Partner, has been operating in South Africa. “At iStore, we believe that technology should do more than function, that it should enrich lives. For 20 years, our purpose has been to make...

Tax season is open season for scammers

While the tax filing season is a time of economic alignment and fiscal responsibility, it is also a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. With SARS introducing pre-assessments to simplify submissions for taxpayers, fraudsters and...

Network security spend set to double

The worldwide network security spend - including firewall, SSE, traditional SWG appliance, WAF, and ADC segments - is projected to be on a steady upswing through 2029, according to Dell’Oro Group. Total network security revenue spanning physical appliances, software,...

Multi-vendor security adds to experts’ angst

The majority of companies (78%) surveyed in South Africa and in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region rely on multi-vendor ecosystems - despite such fragmented security solutions leading to operational and financial strains, according to research from...

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CMC Networks, Connectbase partner to automate quoting

CMC Networks and Connectbase have partnered to deliver automated connectivity quoting in more than 60 countries across Africa and the Middle East. CMC Networks' pricing data and network footprint will be available on Connectbase's Configure Price Quote (CPQ) platform,...

Zebra Technologies ramps up rewards for channel partners

Zebra Technologies has revamped and relaunched its Zebra Rewards programme for channel partners as part of wider initiatives to develop its channel partner ecosystem and reward excellence. The Zebra Rewards programme recognises outstanding achievements by channel...

DMP SA is an official Commvault Authorised Support Partner

Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has been recognised for their superior technical competency and have met the stringent requirements necessary to be recognised as a Commvault Authorised Support Partner (CASP). "As a Commvault Elite partner the CASP...

CHI selects NEC XON as its cybersecurity partner

Nigeria's CHI has engaged in a strategic cybersecurity partnership with NEC XON to bolster its cybersecurity abilities, ensuring enhanced and proactive protection against evolving cyber threats. Arthur Benting, CHI's technical director, emphasises the significance of...

FNOs can do more to support consumer choice

Fibre network operators (FNOs) can be a stumbling block for consumers trying to change ISPs, according to the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA). Many FNOs have inadequate procedures for fibre customers to change from one ISP to another, causing them to...

Fortify your defences with network security practices

In today's interconnected world, network security is of paramount importance for businesses. While rapid advancements in technology have empowered organisations, they have also provided new avenues for cyber attackers to exploit vulnerabilities. By Nemanja Krstić,...

Create interpersonal bridges for a thriving company culture

What initiatives can support an organisation's goal of connecting its people across multiple levels to ensure shared engagement and accountability, asks Ashley Jacobs, people manager at Altron Karabina. People spend a lot of time in the office. The average person...

Virtual agents could free BPOs to cash in on local EQ

Advanced intelligent automation (IA) virtual agents shift the burden of repetitive, rules-based queries and work away from human agents. This should not be seen as a threat to South Africa's call centres and business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, but rather as...

Self-service must go hand-in-hand with personalisation

For decades, we believed that insurance was simply too complex an industry to ever go digital. By Vis Govender, co-founder of Everything.Insure and group CEO of firstEquity Group Today, digitalisation is a key driver of value, innovation, and growth in the insurance...

Streamlining estate planning with technology

Estate planning and the ensuing execution of those plans are of vital importance in South Africa, especially during Wills Week. However, settling a deceased estate, depending on its intricacy and adherence to legal standards, can span from a few months to several...

SharePoint Developer – Remote Remote

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We are seeking Systems Support Administrator: A supportive role to the LMS Solutions Analyst to perform overall technical and functional upkeep and maintenance of the Regenesys online learning platform (Moodle) to ensure uptime, performance, stability, usage and...

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We're looking for an experienced BI / Reporting Specialist with strong SQL expertise to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence and reporting solutions. This role requires a mix of technical skill and financial understanding, ensuring data is accurate,...

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