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...

700 000 SA merchants now accept crypto via Luno Pay

South Africans can now pay with cryptocurrency at nearly 700 000 merchants across the country using Luno Pay, available at all Scan to Pay-enabled merchants. Together with Scan to Pay’s 650 000 merchants and Luno Pay’s existing network of over 30 000 merchants, this...

AI, cost pressures drive talent acquisition strategies in 2026

Talent acquisition strategies in 2026 are being driven by AI, which is changing nearly every aspect of how business is done, and the need to drive cost out of the business, according to Gartner. The research has identified four trends that will shape talent...

Allianz pegs cybersecurity as top risk

Cyber incidents such as data breaches or ransomware attacks, and IT disruptions, such as the CrowdStrike incident, are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2025, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. Once again, business interruption is also a main concern...

New poll shows mixed reactions to Trump presidency

Donald Trump’s return to the US White House next week is seen by many – including South Africa - as a “good thing” for peace in the world, American influence, and dialogue between leading powers. However, this feeling is not shared by some of Washington’s closest...

2024 sees rampant ransomware escalation

Ransomware actors ran rampant in 2024 shattering previous records, cementing their place as the most pervasive cyber threat to businesses worldwide. Check Point Software Technologies' External Risk Management research team (formerly CyberInt) has announced the...

JSE kicks off Investment Challenge registrations

Registrations for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE) flagship financial literacy programme, the JSE Investment Challenge, have officially opened. The competition, which has been running successfully for over 50 years, is set to commence on 17 March 2025 and...

Employee productivity, happiness take centre stage

2025 will be transformative for the world of work as technological advancements continue to shape how businesses of all sizes operate and evolve. While the latter stage of 2024 saw some media commentators increasingly talk about the so-called ‘Return to Office’ or...

Foundational phase learning under the spotlight

As South African Grade 12s celebrate an 83,7% matric pass rate, Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube believes we need to do more to assist children in pre-school and foundational learning. “While good progress has been made in expanding education access, we must...

Top workplace predictions for CHROs in 2025

Gartner has revealed nine workplace predictions that HR leaders will need to take action on this year and beyond to ensure their organisation remains competitive, can attract and retain top talent, and achieve desired business outcomes. “This year’s predictions...

Smartphones defy challenges to post 2024 growth

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 2,4% year-over-year (YoY) to 331,7-million units in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24). This marks the sixth...

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Position your business ahead of the pack in 2022

Delivering innovative digital products can help businesses satisfy customers and create stronger competitive differentiation. Organisations that can take the next step and transform their software innovation into value engines will spawn additional business value such...

Insurance risk managers must embrace technology disruption

The accessibility of sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms, enabled by the high-performance capabilities of cloud-based data centres, mean insurers can more readily embrace a culture of innovation when it comes to their...

AI is always listening, but are we?

Like so many other industries, logistics and supply chain management have had to evolve rapidly over the past year to reflect not only the latest technologies, but also meet the changing demand from stakeholders for more intelligently-driven solutions. artificial...

Renewables sector must educate users or risk their wrath

South Africans have had enough of the electricity crisis. By Lance Dickerson, MD at Revov The anger directed towards Eskom, municipalities and the government is almost palpable. The timing is right for renewable energy  - not just at a national and corporate level,...

SA banking needs to create end-to-end SME solutions

While traditional banks express the intention to service SMEs, the inherent challenges faced financing SMEs means that the approval rate of disbursements remains relatively low, with outstanding loans to SMEs lower in 2020 than in 2016. SMEs' access to credit is a...

Hardware-based remote access solutions key to hybrid work security

As South Africa continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, the outbreak of the fourth wave and the discovery of the new omicron variant of the virus have likely scuppered the hopes of businesses seeing their employees return to the office any time soon. By Benji...

2022 and the changing face of IT

Even though most organisations have found the past two years disruptive, their adoption of more agile technologies is positioning them strongly for the opportunities to be gained in 2022 and beyond. By Rowen Grierson, sales director at Nutanix Sub-Saharan Africa With...

The future of collaboration

Collaboration tools are nothing new – they have been around for many years, but the events of the last two years have accelerated their adoption as well as innovation around the offerings. By Ankush Joshi, service delivery manager at In2IT Technologies As the world...

Brickmaking plant boosted by digital upgrade

A local clay brick manufacturer has upgraded its brickmaking plant with the assistance of drive and control technology specialist SEW-Eurodrive. Using advanced digital solutions based on Maxolution for factory automation, a new and optimised plant for making high...

Project Manager

Location: Ottery, Cape Town Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: R 50 000.00 Industry: ManufacturingAn established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic,...

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Seeking a BI Developer who will be responsible for building and maintaining data processes, automating reports, and supporting business intelligence initiatives across various platforms. Key Requirements BCom degree or BA in FinanceMicrosoft Data Engineering and Data...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Location: Ottery, Cape Town Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: R 50 000.00 Industry: ManufacturingAn established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic,...

BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a BI Developer who will be responsible for building and maintaining data processes, automating reports, and supporting business intelligence initiatives across various platforms. Key Requirements BCom degree or BA in FinanceMicrosoft Data Engineering and Data...

Technical Support Architect at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...

IT Risk Manager

What will you do?The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining,...

Senior Remote Systems Engineer

Seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with proven experience in Managed Services (MSP) environments. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience in an MSP environment (essential)Strong experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Security &...

Technical Support Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...

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