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 search will play an outsize role in e-commerce

Digital commerce is undergoing a seismic transformation as generative AI platforms become mainstream discovery tools, according to Euromonitor International. Euromonitor International's Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey 2025 finds that over half of consumers...

Humans will be more cost-effective than GenAI for CX

By 2030, cost per resolution for generative AI (GenAI) will exceed $3, higher than many B2C offshore human agents, according to Gartner. Rising data center costs, a pivot from subsidised growth to profitability for AI vendors, and increasingly complex use cases that...

Gates Foundation boosts women-centred research, innovation

The Gates Foundation has announced a $2,5-billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) focused exclusively on women’s health. It will support the advancement of more than 40 innovations in five critical, chronically underfunded...

WeThinkCode_ partners with South Cape TVET College

In an effort to scale access to software engineering education for underserved communities, WeThinkCode_ has partnered with South Cape TVET College to support a cohort of 30 students at the Hessequa Campus in Riversdale. The initiative is backed by the DG Murray Trust...

Liquid launches Business Internet Access in SA

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the launch of its Business Internet Access (BIA) service in South Africa. Designed to meet the demands of modern businesses of all sizes, BIA is a connectivity solution engineered to provide cost-effective Internet access...

AFSUG welcomes new board members

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced the appointment of four new directors. They are: Kammy Sing, chief operating officer of Discovery; Nthabiseng Thupana, senior manager: ERP at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS); Sne Dlamini, group...

Management changes at Boston IT Solutions

Chris Coetzee has stepped down as business director at Boston IT Solutions South Africa. Commercial manager Matt Parfitt has been appointed to oversee the operations of Boston IT Solutions South Africa in the interim. Coetzee has taken up the position of MD at...

How Africa can seize the AI advantage

Kathy Gibson reports – Realising the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for Africa requires commitment and hard work. This is the word from Kabelo Makwane, country manager of Google South Africa, addressing delegates to the Google AI in Action event taking...

Subglacial flood bursts through Greenland ice sheet

Using data from several Earth-observing satellites, including ESA’s CryoSat and the Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 missions, scientists have discovered that a huge flood beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet surged upwards with such force that it fractured the ice...

How SA is responding to 30% US tariffs

Last week’s announcement that the US will levy 30% tariffs on South African imports has thrown markets, and the rand into turmoil. The Department of Trade and Industry (dti), together with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, yesterday outlined...

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JoJo takes water tanks high-tech

South Africa's largest water tank manufacturer, JoJo Tankshas launched a remote water monitoring application - JoJo Monitor. The application is available on the Apple and Android stores. In partnership with a local engineering company, JoJo has spent four years...

Helping teams innovate in a disrupted world

Technology has radically transformed how we work and engage and the rate of change can feel overwhelming. Now, the prospect of an AI-driven future is adding to the anxiety felt by workers at every level. Gadijah Dolan, head of HR at Payfast Despite this, companies...

Negotiating the FinOps paradox

Cloud computing has become increasingly important to the modern business which has made it critical for companies to focus on cost management throughout their cloud adoption approaches and strategies. By Mpho Mathapo, cloud advisory and consulting executive at BCX...

Understanding and addressing technology addiction

Technology addiction can have a long-term negative effect on your brain and overall wellbeing, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa. Many people associate addiction solely with potentially addictive substances,...

Efficient data protection and archiving transforms data management

In today's fast-paced digital world, the push for cloud adoption, automation, and intelligent solutions has become the norm for businesses across industries. By Kate Mollett, senior director at Commvault - Africa However, amidst this shift, one crucial aspect that...

Meeting capacity challenges in African mobile networks

In recent years, there has been a massive uptick in the data consumption among mobile broadband subscribers in many major African markets, such as Nigeria and Kenya. By Chafic Traboulsi, vice-president and head of networks at Ericsson Middle East and Africa Meeting...

Unlock the power of cloud-native architecture in SA

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, South African businesses must embrace innovative approaches to stay competitive. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at In2IT Technologies Cloud-native architecture, an approach to designing, constructing, and...

Redington collaborates with ASUS in SA

Redington has announced a partnership with ASUS Global, delivering the end-to-end laptop portfolio to the South African channel. Viswanath Pallasena, CEO of Redington Middle East, and Africa, says: "We are pleased to announce our recent collaboration with ASUS for the...

Kyocera sets sights on growth in production print market

The production print industry is poised to undergo remarkable changes in the next five years. While the office and consumer markets have reached a certain level of maturity, the production print sector remains fertile ground for innovation and expansion. By...

Senior Systems Manager – Automotive

A vacancy is available within this dynamic department based in Sandton (on-site). This position reports to the Senior Manager Systems and focuses on the administration and management of a team responsible for developing and overseeing Fleet and truck systems. The role...

Senior Business Intelligence Developer

You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...

Senior Systems Manager – Automotive – Remote Remote

A vacancy is available within this dynamic department based in Sandton (on-site). This position reports to the Senior Manager Systems and focuses on the administration and management of a team responsible for developing and overseeing Fleet and truck systems. The role...

Senior Business Intelligence Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...

Senior Backend Software Developer

Senior Backend Software DeveloperShape the future of sports technology with cutting-edge backend systemsClaremont, Cape Town | R100,000 - R125,000 p/mAbout Our ClientA pioneering sports technology company is redefining how professional sports leverage data and...

Jira Analyst

Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications through well-facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders.User support, including troubleshooting errors.Experience in creating workflows and the deployments of workflows.Document...

Senior Backend Software Developer – Western Cape Claremont

Senior Backend Software DeveloperShape the future of sports technology with cutting-edge backend systemsClaremont, Cape Town | R100,000 - R125,000 p/mAbout Our ClientA pioneering sports technology company is redefining how professional sports leverage data and...

Jira Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications through well-facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders.User support, including troubleshooting errors.Experience in creating workflows and the deployments of workflows.Document...

SharePoint Lead – Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Overview We're seeking a dynamic and experienced SharePoint Architect to lead a hybrid engagement spanning both project-based delivery and managed support services. Acting as the architectural and technical lead, you'll oversee a small, skilled team of 3–5 developers...

Junior Cloud Engineer at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to join our team, based in Cape Town, onsite.The Junior Cloud Engineer supports IT in building, operating, and optimising AWS cloud platforms, while also contributing to application development, support, and documentation....

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