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...

Unverified AI-generated data will push zero-trust data governance

By 2028, 50% of organisations will implement a zero-trust posture for data governance due to the proliferation of unverified AI-generated data, according to Gartner. “Organisations can no longer implicitly trust data or assume it was human generated,” says Wan Fui...

Kids face a mental health crisis and global knowledge gaps

A new child and youth mental health report sheds light on the scale of our global knowledge gaps on the correlation between childhood technology use and childhood mental health impacts. Over the past decade, mental health conditions in children and adolescents have...

End-user spending on information security to hit $213bn

Worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to reach $213-billion in 2025, up from $193 billion in 2024, according to Gartner. Spending is estimated to increase 12,5% in 2026 to total $240-billion. “Established security spending will continue as...

Critical cybersecurity warning sounded

With cybercrime now officially ranked as the top business risk in South Africa, NEC XON has issued a critical alert about the dual threat of massive credential theft and AI-powered cyberattacks sweeping across the region. With rising incidents and evolving threat...

Cape Town ranked as one of the best workcation cities

In its third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, International Workplace Group (IWG) has named Tokyo as the world’s leading workcation city for 2025, overtaking strong competition from the likes of Rio de Janeiro and last year’s winner, Budapest. Cape Town features...

AI companies account for 40% of the most valuable unicorns

Over the past three years, the AI sector has produced more unicorns, companies valued at over one billion dollars, than any other industry, and that trend has continued into 2025. Of the 50 new companies that joined this prestigious list, 28 operate in the AI space....

Tariffs are rising: We must build resilience now

There has been a noticeable shift in global trade, and while it might feel distant, it is already knocking on South Africa’s door. Tariffs are climbing again, fast, and hard, writes Goitseona Raseroka, supply chain lead for Accenture, Africa. Our research shows that...

How AI can help solve SA’s water crisis

South Africa is facing a growing water crisis. Climate change, ageing infrastructure, pollution, and unequal access are putting intense pressure on the country’s water systems. By Dr Lester Goldman, CEO of The Water Institute of Southern Africa, and Dr Dr Ashton...

Crypto scammers target victims via Google Forms

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. Knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is designed to appear as a notification from a...

MetroFibre opens Steeledale store

MetroFibre has opened its fifth Fibre Experience store in Steeledale, South of Johannesburg, marking another milestone in it bid to make high-speed fibre connectivity accessible to underserved communities. The new Steeledale store opened on 25 July 2025 joins...

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Banks that ignore humans in digital transformation certain to fail

For hundreds of years banks have put financial excellence at the heart of their operations. But as traditional banks rush to compete with the nimbler fintechs and digital-only challenger banks, too many leaders are neglecting the human element of their digital...

Upskilling, training need strategy, not a tick box approach

There is a serious skills gap in South Africa regarding IT talent, which is only growing as technology evolves. A lack of skilled resources can be a significant obstacle in achieving organisational objectives, and without sufficient IT skills, South Africa will fall...

When it comes to AI, bigger is not better

AI is seemingly everywhere and becoming more pervasive. It didn't start with ChatGPT, but its arrival on the scene in November last year has ratcheted up the stakes. By Jan Wildeboer, EMEA open source evangelist at Red Hat In the technology world, we haven't seen...

Rising cyberthreats drive AI, cloud security adoption

With the cybersecurity landscape continually evolving, it is more important than ever for local businesses to keep pace with the changes. Dylan Cairns, marketing manager: partner acquisition in the UK and EMEA at Redstor The increasing prevalence of threats like...

ESG makes business sense for African fintechs

If you're reading this, there's a very good chance you're already familiar with the acronym ESG. By Funmi Dele-Giwa, general counsel and head of GRC at MFS Africa Standing for "environmental", "social", and "governance", it's a constantly evolving standard that...

The modern business traveller’s hotel wishlist

Business hotels have traditionally been viewed as a pit stop - a place to rest, refresh and refuel. However, the expectations of business travellers have seen a significant shift. Now, they look for an experience that's equal to, if not better than, their own home....

Why the cloud is a load shedding solution

In 2022, South Africans experienced 205 days of load shedding, with a CSIR report stating that businesses and individuals had no electricity for 43% of the hours in the year. January 2023 saw predictions of the same amount of load shedding this year, but the reality...

Leverage SASE and AI for enhanced network security

In today's dynamic operating environment, businesses need to adapt to the evolving demands of remote work, distributed teams, and cloud-based services. By Morne Vermeulen and Wesley van Rayne at Redvine Networks Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offers a more secure...

Vox selects Twoobii for enterprise satellite service

With Twoobii VSAT Access from Vox, end users across South Africa can enjoy seamless voice and data connectivity. With speeds from 2Mbps up to 20Mbps, Twoobii VSAT Access is optimised for off-grid users with no access to mainstream LTE, fibre and microwave networks....

Why is no one talking about venture building in Africa?

One of the hottest topics in African innovation right now is the push for startup acts. Championed by Senegal in the years leading up to 2018, at least 17 other African countries have since started pushing for innovation legislation of their own. By Daniel Novitzkas,...

Senior Systems Integration Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to deliver end-to-end Java-based system integration projects for key clients. Key Requirements Minimum 4-6 years' experience in Systems Integration or Software DevelopmentExtensive hands-on Java experience (C# and MVC a...

IT Technician – Kwazulu Natal – Gauteng Johannesburg

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (On-site; occasional required travel to client sites) Reports To: Service Delivery Manager Salary Range: R25,000 – R30,000 per month (Based on technical qualification and capability) About the Employer We are a South African...

Front-End Developer (Senior) 1244 – Gauteng Pretoria

Managing projects / processes.Develop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL etc.Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions.Working...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Brackenfell

My client based in Brackenfell is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience National Diploma or Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or similar...

Embedded Systems Engineer

Seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to contribute to the development of stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware systems. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' work experience (or equivalent) in embedded software developmentAdvanced understanding of embedded firmware...

Software Developer – KZN at Ntice Search

An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company, is inviting applications from qualified Software Developers to take up permanent roles at our Umhlangabased Company. We are looking for enthusiastic Software Developers(Intermediate and Senior) who will be responsible...

Angular Developer

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain responsive web applications using Angular 18+, TypeScript, and SCSS.Implement clean, maintainable, and testable backend APIs using C# and ASP.NET Core Web API.Design and optimize database schemas using SQL Server and Entity...

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Seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to contribute to the development of stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware systems. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' work experience (or equivalent) in embedded software developmentAdvanced understanding of embedded firmware...

Software Developer – KZN at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company, is inviting applications from qualified Software Developers to take up permanent roles at our Umhlangabased Company. We are looking for enthusiastic Software Developers(Intermediate and Senior) who will be responsible...

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