PC shipments strong as vendors get ahead of tariff deadlines
PC shipments during the second quarter of 2025 grew 6,5% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 68,4-million shipments, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....
CEOs back inflation target cut amid declining confidence
The Q2 2025 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index reveals a near-flatline in overall CEO sentiment, inching up from 45.2 in Q1 to just 45.3. Confidence has bottomed out at these levels, underscoring the enduring pressure on South African corporate leaders amid persistent...
SA young scientists to compete at Taiwan International Science Fair
Innovative research projects by South African young scientists focused on AI-driven customer insights and sustainable plant propagation solutions, will be on display at the Taiwan International Science Fair 2025. More than 600 young scientists from 27 countries...
How much content governments ask Google to remove
Government requests for content removal on Google climbed to nearly 330 000, with an annual average growth rate of 34% since 2020. This is according to a global Surfshark study, which found that the number of requests has more than doubled, having started at over 44...
Redington to distribute Qlik in MEA
Qlik has announced a partnership with Redington in the Middle East and Africa. “Partnering with Redington allows Qlik to expand our reach into one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing markets globally,” says David Zember, senior vice-president of worldwide channels...
Apple disables AI feature
Apple has announced that it is disabling an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that aggregates and summarises news headlines. This follows complaints by some media outlets, including the BBC, that the software misrepresented news reports. At the same time, Apple is...
Telkom is again an SA Top Employer
Telkom has been recognised as a Top Employer for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute for the third consecutive year. Melody Lekota, group chief human resources officer at Telkom, comments: “Being named a Top Employer for the third year in a row is a proud moment for...
Blue Origin’s New Glenn reaches orbit
New Glenn safely reached its intended orbit during today's NG-1 mission, accomplishing its primary objective. New Glenn’s seven BE-4 engines ignited on 16 January 2025 from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The second stage is in its final orbit...
Disinformation joins conflict, environment as a top global risk
The 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape, where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and progress. While economic risks have less...
Mobile app usage set to drop as AI assistants proliferate
By 2027 mobile app usage will decrease by 25% due to AI assistants, according to Gartner. Smartphone users will turn to AI assistants, such as Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI, and others to replace apps for many functions. In addition to the impact...
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Power purchasing agreements the way forward for accessing reliable energy
Driven by the need to address the climate crisis, a reset of the entire energy sector is currently underway as the world lessens its dependence on traditional coal-based power and shifts towards renewable energy. However, access to capital has been delaying this...
Panda launches a safe, anonymous space for teenagers to receive mental health support
In response to the increased need for mental health support for young people, 'Panda for Teens' has been launched by the Panda team. The Panda app provides a safe and anonymous space for teenagers aged 16 and above to find community-based and professional support,...
Huawei launches smart residential PV solutions
Huawei has launched smart photovoltaic (PV) solutions for all scenarios of the African residential market at the Solar Power Africa Conference 2023 held in Cape Town. At the press conference announcing the launch, Xia Hesheng, president of Huawei Digital Power...
How cybercriminals are targeting lonely hearts
Looking for love in the digital world can be a treacherous journey, fraught with scammers and catfishers. And now, with the rise of deepfakes, the dangers have only escalated. As cybercriminals harness the power of AI to carry out their malicious schemes, the risk of...
Make sure your data strategy doesn’t get tripped up by data sovereignty
Data is immensely valuable to all organisations, a significant resource for the digital economy and the 'cornerstone of our EU industrial competitiveness,' says the European Commission. But its value is determined by how it can be protected and used by those who own...
Top SMB threats to watch out for in 2023
Small and medium-sized companies are great contributors to the global economy: according to the World Trade Organisation, SMBs represent more than 90% of all businesses worldwide. Due to cyberattacks, businesses may lose confidential information, finances, valuable...
From AI to intelligent AI and a whole new world for business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a new concept, but in recent years technological developments around it have begun to dramatically accelerate, thanks to greater availability of data, sophisticated analytical tools and more. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT...
Future-proof your supply chain, check suppliers’ ESG credentials
In today's sustainability-conscious world, those businesses that produce unnecessary waste are living on borrowed time. Failing to secure environmentally-viable supply chains will quickly see an organisation out in the cold, such is the focus that is now placed on...
AI the great enabler of the African payments industry
No longer the stuff of science-fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of South Africans across the board. In fact, it would be difficult to scroll any news or social media platform without finding at least one reference to the likes of...
Uber selects Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Oracle and Uber Technologies have announced a seven-year strategic cloud partnership to accelerate Uber's innovation, help deliver new products to market, and drive increased profitability. As Uber continues to grow and enter new markets, it is increasingly important...
Project Manager (ACT TB – WITS RHI) – Gauteng Hillbrow
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Systems Developer Analyst – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a skilled and versatile System Developer/Analyst to join their IT team. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving business challenges through custom applications, system integrations, and enterprise reporting. If you have a passion...
Business Analyst (Finance /COPA) – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst SAP (Finance, COPA) to join their team. This role is essential in bridging the gap between finance users and SAP support teams to enhance financial reporting, controls, and profitability analysis....
Application Engineer
Analyse and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and product requirements.Collaborate with design and production teams to optimize manufacturing processes and improve product quality.Develop and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency...
IT Senior Engineer
Job OverviewThe IT Senior Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, network, and security devices, as well as providing advanced client support. This role requires a high level of autonomy and expertise to ensure the...
Project Analyst
Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Analyst to support the successful delivery of IT and business projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with cross-functional teams, and is...
Cyber Security Specialist – Cloud
To research, design, develop, implement and mature technologies and solutions related to Cyber Security Operations (CSO) within the Department.JOB DESCRIPTIONProvide technical expertise as input into cloud security capabilities and appropriate controls for...
Application Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Analyse and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and product requirements.Collaborate with design and production teams to optimize manufacturing processes and improve product quality.Develop and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency...
IT Senior Engineer – Remote Remote
Job OverviewThe IT Senior Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, network, and security devices, as well as providing advanced client support. This role requires a high level of autonomy and expertise to ensure the...
Project Analyst – Remote Remote
Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Analyst to support the successful delivery of IT and business projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with cross-functional teams, and is...
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