Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

Cost of fake engagement on social media isn’t the issue

Have you ever been drawn to an advertised product when reviews and comments were all positive, with a good user experience, and a large number of views? You have most likely been tricked into content that has been boosted with fake engagement. Surfshark has revealed...

R150m SME Youth Jobs Fund set to create employment

In response to South Africa's deepening youth unemployment crisis and the financial constraints that often prevent small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from expanding their workforce, Business Partners Limited has established a R150-million SME Youth Jobs Fund. The...

AI crosses from assistant to operator in cyberattacks

There has been a decisive shift in cyberattacks over the past 12 months: artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from assisting attackers to operating attacks, according to Check Point’s Annual AI Security Report 2026. Where AI once helped criminals prepare, it now...

Four core pillars underpin successful enterprise AI adoption

Despite substantial investment and strategic focus on AI over nearly four years, most enterprises are still in the early phases of AI adoption and have yet to realise meaningful value from the technology, according to GlobalData. AI has been the hottest enterprise...

SA has a STEM education crisis

South Africa’s declining performance in STEM education has become a pressing concern - and global benchmarks consistently ranking the nation poorly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics highlight systemic challenges that demand urgent attention. This...

Cape Town supports controversial rezoning for new data centre

The City of Cape Town has paved the way for the construction of an Equinix hyperscaler data centre at King Air Industria (KAI) estate. The city’s Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) has passed an application to rezone the estate from Mixed Use to General Industrial....

Absa first to market with mobile unit for Smart ID renewal

Absa and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) have launched South Africa’s first bank-based mobile unit for Smart ID renewals, extending access to essential identity services beyond traditional DHA offices and participating bank branches. The mobile unit which will...

IBM chairman addresses disappointing Q2 results

IBM has warned investors that its upcoming second quarter results will disappoint. In an open letter to investors, IBM chairman, president and CEO Arvind Krishna wrote revenue is expected to be $17,2-billion, up 1%, with software revenue up 5%, consulting revenue flat...

GABI looks for ‘unstoppable Africans’

The search is on for “Unstoppable Africans” as the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) opens nominations for a new community-led campaign to recognise and celebrate entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers whose ideas, leadership, and actions are driving...

Procurement excellence takes centre stage

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa has announced the finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards which recognise outstanding innovation, leadership, and impact across the profession. The awards, which...

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DMP SA buys stake in Plastic Duck Armada

End-to-end data management solutions and services provider Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has acquired a stake in local software development specialist Plastic Duck Armada (PDA) to bolster its ability to deliver automated, insight-led data...

Applications open for Samsung EEIP campaign

Samsung, in collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), is running an Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) Service Centre campaign - an extension of last year’s initiative and a call encouraging more suitable, black-owned...

Vertiv acquires BMarko Structures

Vertiv has acquired BMarko Structures, a US-based provider of custom-engineered structural fabrication. As AI data centre deployments accelerate, the infrastructure layer is under growing pressure to deliver faster and at scale. The acquisition vertically integrates a...

Bob unifies marketplace, payments, logistics

South African ecommerce platform Bob is rolling out shopaygo - an integrated ecommerce concept that unifies marketplace, payments and logistics into a single connected experience. At its core, shopaygo is about removing the stops between shopping, paying and sending....

Multiple payment options improve online travel sales

Adding diverse payment options directly increases checkout conversions and increased basket size. This is one of the findings of The future of travel in South Africa: How travellers discover, book and pay, commissioned by Peach Payments and PayJustNow. Conducted by...

Contact centre solution enables remote workforce

Catalytic has launched a Cisco-powered, AI-based contact centre solution for local firms needing to connect their distributed staff with customers. ICASA’s most recent State of the ICT Sector report reveals a South Africa with limited fixed broadband access and...

Rent payments go real-time

Rental agencies operate in one of real estate's tightest financial windows. In a matter of days, they must collect rent, reconcile it to the correct lease, pay suppliers and municipalities, and get landlords their money before bond debit orders hit. Traditional bank...

SoftwareOne retains VMware by Broadcom Pinnacle Partner status

SoftwareOne has confirmed that it continues as a VMware by Broadcom Pinnacle Partner, the highest tier in the VMware partner program. Following Broadcom’s restructuring of the VMware business and partner ecosystem, the partner status designation now applies to a...

SA medtech raises R85m to accelerate AI-powered TB screening

South African medtech company AI Diagnostics has raised R85-million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered Ostium digital stethoscope, enabling early tuberculosis (TB) screening without specialist equipment or infrastructure. The...

Return to tradition, save tokens

By Barry Buck - The hottest developer tool on the Internet right now is a plugin that makes your AI talk like a caveman. I’m not joking. It’s called Caveman, it cuts around 75% of output tokens, and its tagline is: “Why use many token when few do trick.” It has...

Junior VoIP Support & Deployment Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for a motivated Junior Technical Specialist to join their Professional Services team. This is an exciting growth role for candidates who want to develop their technical and integration skills in the world of...

Business Support Analyst (Charles River IMS) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the global team of an Independent Asset Management Firm supporting the main order management system, trading platforms as well as other Front Office applications as its next Business Support Analyst. The scope of the role also encompasses analysis and...

Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...

Junior Software Engineer (C#, C++, Java, Python, Kotlin) (CPT Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A Bespoke Software Company urgently seeks a highly ambitious Junior Software Engineer to join its Remote team where you must be ready to hit the ground running. Your primary focus will be to earn the codebase, gather user data, and respond to requests from...

Technical Specialist – CPT

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for highly skilled and customer-focused Technical Specialist to join their Professional Services team. This is more than a support role; you will be the technical architect and trusted advisor for their...

Senior Front-End (Angular) Developer – Centurion

A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is looking for a passionate and innovative Front-End Developer looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced technology environment. They are seeking a Senior Front-End (Angular) Developer to join their dynamic...

Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...

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