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...

Why some SA businesses aren’t translating software into revenue

South African businesses have become highly effective at producing software quickly. What remains far less clear is why this increased engineering velocity is failing to translate into commercial growth for many companies. This is the central finding of the 2026 State...

Memory crisis weighs on Africa’s smartphone market

The global memory shortage and price increases has had an adverse effect on Africa’s smartphone shipments, which declined 12% YoY in Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Service. Although the region sees a high number of events in the first...

AMD partners with OQC, JPMorganChase on quantum-AI data centre

OQC, JPMorganChase and AMD have announced a research collaboration leveraging a new and dedicated quantum-AI data centre, built by OQC in London. JPMorganChase researchers will test near-term quantum and hybrid quantum-classical computing applications via a secure...

Cybercriminals already warmed up for World Cup kick-off

With the biggest sporting event in history just around the corner, FortiGuard Labs has revealed that cybercriminals are also on the ball - with infrastructure linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026 already operational. From January to May this year, more than 13 000 new...

The critical gaps in early cancer diagnosis across southern Africa

A major study led by researchers at UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences has revealed significant gaps in the readiness of health facilities throughout southern Africa to detect and diagnose cancer early – and highlights urgent opportunities to strengthen health systems...

Global costs rise as trade and financial fragmentation spread

Geoeconomic fragmentation is imposing an annual cost of $213-billion to $307-billion on the global economy, according to a new World Economic Forum report. Driven by geopolitical tensions, economic security concerns and shifting trade relationships across major...

MTN and Dangote are Africa’s most admired brands

African brands have rebounded to a 15% share of the Top 100 Brand Africa/Africa’s Best Brands rankings – recovering from a historic low of 11% last year – with MTN and Dangote leading the continent’s pack. Brand Africa’s 16th annual ranking list is considered to be...

Climate hazards deepen health risks across Africa

Climate-related hazards are impacting community health and healthcare provision across the African continent resulting in increased vulnerability and reduced capacity to withstand further impacts, according to a new UCT study. The paper by UCT’s Elzarie Theron and Dr...

TikTok removed more than 1m SA videos in Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, TikTok removed 1 127 931 videos for violating its Community Guidelines in South Africa - with 99,9% of them proactively removed before anyone reported them, and 98,4% taken down within 24 hours of posting. This is according to the...

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Intellehub, TASEZ sign MoU for skills development in Tshwane

Intellehub People Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) to collaborate on skills development initiatives aimed at strengthening Tshwane’s automotive industry. The agreement establishes a...

Vibe coders are like doctors

By Barry Buck - Apple quietly blocked updates for popular vibe coding apps like Replit this week, locking the peasants out of the walled garden. The king doesn’t want commoners building apps on apps installed from his kingdom – which makes you wonder why they bothered...

Westcon brings Infoblox platform to SA

Kathy Gibson reports - Westcon has introduced Infoblox to the South African market, and will make it available through its network of reseller partners. Justin Olivier, sales manager: SADC at Infoblox, explains that Infoblox’s core message is to simplify and secure...

Kaspersky and AFRIPOL conduct joint cybersecurity training

As part of a joint initiative with AFRIPOL, Kaspersky provided cybersecurity training courses for law enforcement representatives from 23 African countries, unpacking the fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and advanced threat hunting...

Lauren Potgieter is new country manager for Infobip SA

Lauren Potgieter has been appointed as country manager for Infobip South Africa. Potgieter brings over 26 years of experience across business process management, customer experience, and global operations. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and...

Recognising supply chain excellence amid global disruption

At a time when global supply chains are facing extraordinary disruption, the 2026 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) will recognise and celebrate organisations across Africa that are demonstrating resilience, innovation and leadership in navigating an...

Ricoh SA bets on partner-led distribution in evolving print market

The office print market has been changing for more than a decade. Declining print volumes, hybrid work and the shift to digital document workflows have forced manufacturers to rethink how they operate. Increasingly, vendors are moving away from direct sales toward...

TTRO and UBU launch immersive Red Horizon platform

The Training Room Online (TTRO) and UBU have launched Red Horizon, an AI powered 3D strategic simulation designed to transform how organisations, universities, and leadership teams learn, practice decision-making, and build future-ready skills. Red Horizon combines...

Modernising banking and insurance for Africa’s digital economy

The future of digital banking and insurance in Africa is being shaped by forces that are transforming how people access, use and trust financial services. By Nitesh Singh, financial services and CMT lead for Accenture, South Africa A growing mobile-first population...

IT Specialist (Hardware, Systems & Networks)

The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure across the manufacturing plant and commercial functions. The role supports production systems, business operations, OEM customer requirements, and compliance standards...

Business Analyst (CH1202)

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...

IT Specialist (Hardware, Systems & Networks) – Eastern Cape Gqebera

The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure across the manufacturing plant and commercial functions. The role supports production systems, business operations, OEM customer requirements, and compliance standards...

Business Analyst (CH1202) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...

ASSITANT BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemsupport and maintenance1.1. Provide user system support i.e. systemaccess, create user log-in credentials, removeuser access.1.2. Attend to and resolve user systemfailures/downtime.1.3. Liaise between stakeholders and...

ASSITANT BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemsupport and maintenance1.1. Provide user system support i.e. systemaccess, create user log-in credentials, removeuser access.1.2. Attend to and resolve user systemfailures/downtime.1.3. Liaise between stakeholders and...

Business Systems Manager

A privately owned automotive parts retailer and wholesaler in Southern Africa that supplies a massive range of car parts, tools, and accessories to DIY car owners, independent mechanics, and trade professionals, is seeking a Business Systems Manager oversees the...

Senior Security Engineer – Contract / Hybrid – Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A medical Institution is looking for a Senior Security Engineer who will be responsible to lead advanced security operations, investigations, and incident response activities. You will Act as escalation point for complex incidents and drives root cause...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Spearhead the industrialization of new AI technologies and concepts by supporting the business with the implementation of AI pilot use cases. The goal is to enable teams to scale these technologies and concepts across their functional areas.As a Senior Full Stack...

Business Systems Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

A privately owned automotive parts retailer and wholesaler in Southern Africa that supplies a massive range of car parts, tools, and accessories to DIY car owners, independent mechanics, and trade professionals, is seeking a Business Systems Manager oversees the...

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