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...

DJI Enterprise expands SA ecosystem

Kathy Gibson reports - Drone manufacturer DJI Enterprise is strengthening its South African presence and focus, having set up a local presence, appointed a master distributor and named its first official resellers. Lethu Buthelezi will head up DJI Enterprise’s South...

SpaceX drops $60bn to buy Cursor

Hot on the heels of its hugely successful initial public offering (IPO) last week, SpaceX has exercised its option to acquire Cursor for a $60-billion all-stock deal. Cursor is a start-up that offers an AI-powered code editor and software development. According to...

Crypto clarification shifts debate from ownership to practical regulation

National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) updated statement on the Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations has moved South Africa’s crypto regulation debate into a more practical phase, says Bitexen CEO, Mark Diuga. Extending the public comment...

Young scientists showcase research in Türkiye

South African young scientists researching rocket propulsion systems, climate-related fisheries conservation, and advanced mathematical modelling are set to represent the country at the 1923 International Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) in İzmir,...

Local family business leverages AI to protect vulnerable employees

While the global narrative around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has often been defined by the fear of job losses, a third-generation South African manufacturer is proving that technology can, indeed, have a soul. Lesco, a local producer of high-quality electrical and...

Magnificent Seven’s Wall Street dominance threatened

The blockbuster IPOs expected imminently from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could weaken the grip the Magnificent Seven - Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Tesla - have held over Wall Street for years, according to Nigel Green, CEO of global...

AI success in sales is a system story, not a technology story

AI tools are delivering measurable efficiency gains for sales organisations - saving sellers an average of 4.8 hours per week, according to Gartner - however, 72% of sales organisations report low reinvestment of those time savings back into high-value sales...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

Taxpayers’ 142 days of work for the government is officially over!

Here’s a faint glimmer of hope in the dark tunnel that South Africa’s already beleaguered taxpayers can latch on to - the Free Market Foundation (FMF) has officially announced that today (22 May) is Tax Freedom Day for 2026. This means the average South African...

Nvidia valuation fears grow

As expected, Nvidia’s latest earnings were strong, but investors are increasingly questioning whether the chip giant’s towering valuation can continue to withstand pressure from bond markets and elevated yields, says Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory...

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Africa’s energy supply gap defines commercial opportunity

Nearly 600-million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving the continent far from universal access targets. Achieving full access will require electricity-access...

When AI plays Cupid: the dangers of companion chatbots

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Is your cloud spend growing faster than your ability to predict it?

As cloud environments expand and consumption becomes more dynamic, financial predictability starts to slip. By Richard Vester, chief executive: cloud at iOCO Budgets feel less reliable, forecasts need constant revision, and leadership confidence begins to erode, often...

Using AI to solve SA’s biggest challenges

South Africans have a long tradition of doing more with less and that resourcefulness may be our greatest competitive advantage in the coming decade. By Dean Wolson, GM of Infrastructure Solutions Group at Lenovo Africa Unlike global superpowers that invest heavily in...

AI in cybersecurity: battleground or breakthrough?

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed industries from healthcare to finance, but one area where its influence is both promising and perilous is cybersecurity. By Avinash Gupta, head of Centre of Excellence at In2IT Technologies On one hand, AI...

Westcon-Comstor adds Meter’s enterprise networking

Westcon-Comstor has signed a new distribution agreement with Networking-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider Meter. The deal sees Westcon-Comstor become Meter’s first distributor in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), allowing the region’s channel partners to leverage a...

LG accelerates MEA expansion

LG Electronics outlined plans to accelerate growth in emerging markets at LG InnoFest 2026 MEA, with a primary focus on the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and additional attention to Latin America and Asia. LG presented a range of AI-enabled home products designed to...

Anytime fitness prioritises payment performance

Fitness brand Anytime Fitness has partnered with NjiaPay, a payment performance partner, as part of its expansion in South Africa. South Africa’s fitness sector is expanding rapidly, with the market expected to contribute more than $170,1-million between 2024 and...

Africa’s rare earth momentum builds as global demand booms

Global demand for rare earths is set to triple by 2035, reaching 150 000 tons from 91 000 tons in 2024. As producers and consumers seek new sources of supply to meet this surge, Africa is increasingly coming into focus. Projected to account for 9% of global output by...

Senior Power Systems Consultant

A leading international consulting firm specialising in power systems and energy infrastructure is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join their growing team in Pretoria or Bellville, Western Cape.This dynamic company provides high-level technical and...

Senior Power Systems Consultant – Remote Remote

A leading international consulting firm specialising in power systems and energy infrastructure is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join their growing team in Pretoria or Bellville, Western Cape.This dynamic company provides high-level technical and...

Integration Architect: Admin Applications

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBThe Integration Architect: Administrative Applications is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure integration solutions across all non-clinical systems within Mediclinic. This includes administrative, bespoke,...

Integration Architect: Clinical Applications

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo design, implement, and maintain robust clinical integration architectures enabling seamless data exchange across internal systems and external health partners. This role ensures the secure, scalable, and standards-compliant integration of...

SAP Commerce Developer – Java at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for an experienced SAP Commerce Developer (Java) to join a high-performing digital and e-commerce technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, enhancement, and support of enterprise-scale online commerce...

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Skills: Power BI, Tableau, SQL, WMS, TMS, ERP, Data Analysis, Data Visualisation, Dashboard Development, Reporting, KPI Tracking, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Data Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Business Intelligence, Requirements Gathering, Stakeholder...

BI Data Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng

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