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...

Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space

This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...

New degrees aim to plug digital skills gaps

The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) has launched three new Bachelor of Information Technology degrees at NQF Level 7, targeting the most critically understaffed disciplines in South Africa's rapidly expanding digital economy: Software Engineering, Network and...

LiveTwin uses AI to monitor Mpumalanga forests

Reama AI Technology, a deep-tech research and deployment lab focused on developing reliable and responsible artificial intelligence solutions for Africa's industrial sectors, has launched its LiveTwin pilot installation at a forestry plantation near Sabie, Mpumalanga....

WSIS Prizes honour top tech solutions for digital development

South Africa’s Reach Digital Health has been received an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) award for its MomConnect system. The 15th annual WSIS Prizes honour innovative technological approaches that support global development. The awards, announced at the...

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...

Customers prefer third-party GenAI to chatbots

Customers are approximately three times more likely to use third-party GenAI tools than company-provided chatbots when resolving customer service issues, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 3 566 B2B and B2C customers, conducted in February and March...

Security awareness training can curb phishing

Organisations in Africa can reduce phishing susceptibility by 79% after just one year of consistent security awareness training (SAT) - despite a threat landscape increasingly powered by AI, according to new research from KnowBe4. The 2026 Phishing By Industry...

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From pipeline to pipe dream: South Africa’s mathematics crisis

Only one in three matriculants took pure Mathematics in 2025. For a country where STEM skills are officially classified as critical - and where the National Development Plan targets 450 000 university-ready maths and science students by 2030 - that number should alarm...

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...

Mid-Level Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Experienced Full Stack Developer looking for your next opportunity? Join a multinational consulting company delivering cutting-edge digital solutions.A leading multinational consulting company requires a Mid-Level Full Stack Developer to support the design,...

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Application Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

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