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...

Silver hits record high, could rise more

Silver has hit a record high and it's predicted it could go as high as $200 per ounce. This is the word from Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, as the metal silver breaks above $90 an ounce for the first time. “Silver moving through $90 marks a decisive shift in market...

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Rural areas fall further behind in digital connectivity

High-speed broadband access is increasing across Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, but connectivity gaps between urban and rural areas are widening. This is according to a new OECD report, “Closing Broadband Connectivity Divides...

Chinese innovation thrives on AI chip export controls

The discussion around advanced chips for artificial intelligence (AI), driven by billions in investment, dreams of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and marred by political concerns over security, has entered a stage of intense competition between nations. Nvidia...

$500K crypto heist uses malicious packages

Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) experts have discovered open-source packages that download the Quasar backdoor and a stealer designed to exfiltrate cryptocurrency. The malicious packages are intended for the Cursor AI development environment, which...

New CX tech often doesn’t give desired results

Customer service leaders who are  effective at  vendor and product evaluation activities saw only a 50% increase in the likelihood that they’d achieve their technology goals , according to a survey by Gartner. By contrast, leaders who are effective at organisational...

Europe sets up deep-space optical communication link

The European Space Agency (ESA) has marked a historic milestone by establishing the first time ever optical communication link with a European Ground Segment with a spacecraft in deep space. The link was made with the transmitting and receiving optical ground stations...

Final call for 2025 SAVCA Industry Award nominations

For the seventh consecutive time, the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) is set to the transformative power of private capital. The 2025 SAVCA Industry Awards on 7 November will once again set the benchmark for the best in local...

How SMEs can weather tariffs

The confirmation that South Africa will from next month be hit by a 30% export tariff by the US should motivate small business owners to invest in their competitive advantage, and urgently scrutinise their internal operations for efficiencies. This is a significant...

Nvidia’s historic $4trn market cap highlights AI’s key role

Nvidia briefly became the first publicly-traded company in history to reach a market capitalisation of $4-trillion yesterday (9 July), outpacing tech giants Apple and Microsoft, and marking a pivotal moment in the global AI landscape. This milestone underscores Wall...

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Nymbis achieves Veeam Reseller Ready MSP Backup competency

Nymbis Cloud Solutions has become the first partner in Africa to achieve Veeam Reseller Ready for Managed Service Provider (MSP) Backup Competency. Powered by Vivica Holdings, Nymbis delivers an available, national cloud computing platform powered by VMware Cloud, as...

Open Banking set to empower consumers

Internationally, open Banking has been seen as a financial revolution - bringing about ways for consumers to feel more empowered than ever before - enabling them to be vetted and easily gain access to what they need given their lifestyle needs. Simply stated, Open...

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AI and cybersecurity: opportunities and risks

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the cybersecurity landscape, changing the way businesses can detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats and offering a more robust and proactive approach to cybersecurity. By Saurabh Prasad, senior solution architect...

Digital wellbeing of youth in the spotlight

Young South Africans are spending more time online than ever before. While the web offers great opportunities for education, creativity and social interaction, there is also the risk of increased exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, age-inappropriate...

Cell C completes network migration

Cell C has successfully completed its network migration ahead of schedule and is now operating with access to circa 14 000 towers countrywide, with more than 12 000 sites 4G/LTE enabled. Cell C customers will benefit from the expanded national coverage, better quality...

Vertiv enhances three-phase UPS channel offering in EMEA

Vertiv has announced key enhancements to its dedicated offering for channel distributors and resellers. According to Omdia, Vertiv is already ranked number in the three-phase UPS market globally, capturing 16% of the market. With the new enhancements, Vertiv's...

Secure data loss prevention in the cloud

Companies are very concerned about data loss. For a second consecutive year, the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023 ranked cyber risks as organisations' leading concern. Ransomware and data theft, in particular, feature prominently. This result is not a surprise, says...

Economic sector shifts will drive road system evolution

Legacy sectors, like mining and resources, remain a staple of South Africa's economic growth and the growth of its road transport and logistics systems, along with the dominant manufacturing sector. The need for AI-enabled telematics solutions is urgently needed to...

AI data environments have different storage requirements

Enterprises are fast embracing more data-centric business models, and as a result, so is the need for big data and analytics workloads that use artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). By Daniel Thenga, NetApp and SolarWinds...

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Business Analyst

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for aligning business objectives with innovative technology solutions? Our client, a leading player in the FMCG sector, is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to drive the evolution of their...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer

Become part of a forward-thinking company that's transforming healthcare through innovative technology solutions. We're looking for high performers with a growth mindset to thrive in a hybrid, values-driven environment, with excellent opportunities for career...

Senior Full Stack Developer (Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Join a top healthtech company as a Senior Full Stack Developer and become part of no-politics, values-driven team revolutionizing healthcare through tech. This fast-growing company is making healthcare more affordable and accessible — and they're rewarding top talent...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for aligning business objectives with innovative technology solutions? Our client, a leading player in the FMCG sector, is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to drive the evolution of their...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Become part of a forward-thinking company that's transforming healthcare through innovative technology solutions. We're looking for high performers with a growth mindset to thrive in a hybrid, values-driven environment, with excellent opportunities for career...

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Are you a highly analytical, self-motivated Data Center Engineer with a passion for server hardware, meticulous cabling, and operational excellence? Our team is looking for a results-driven individual to join us in supporting servers at our customer's state-of-the-art...

Senior Data Engineer / Analyst with BPM

To define business processes and value chains relevant to FinSurv (responsible for overseeing South Africa's exchange control regulations) Identify, optimise, and integrate business processes, value streams and operating models Interpret and implement industry process...

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Are you a highly analytical, self-motivated Data Center Engineer with a passion for server hardware, meticulous cabling, and operational excellence? Our team is looking for a results-driven individual to join us in supporting servers at our customer's state-of-the-art...

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