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...

The dangers of ‘shadow AI’

Employees are quietly turning to unapproved AI tools without informing their managers simply to save time – a practice now known as “shadow AI”. And new research in Ivanti’s 2025 Technology at Work Report says that roughly 33% of workers now engage in this activity,...

AI, EVs to impact fleet management

The majority (58%) of fleet managers expect to be using AI within the next five years. A new global study commissioned by Webfleet polled 1 800 fleet managers across 15 countries including South Africa to shed light on the current and future landscape of fleet...

Consumer spending promises festive season recovery

The festive season is in full swing and economic experts are predicting that consumer spending will rebound to pre-pandemic levels, signaling a strong recovery in retail and consumer confidence. This optimism is already taking shape, with inflation falling to a...

Manipulative pricing seen during major shopping events

Many consumers believe they are scoring a great deal during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or other major shopping events — but are they? A new study from Oxylabs reveals that over 70% of products in major US marketplaces were actually more expensive on Black Friday...

Companies plan big security budget increases

Companies are planning to increase their investments in information security against the background of growing financial losses from cyber incidents. This trend was revealed in the recent Kaspersky’s IT Security Economics report, which unpicks the changes in budgets,...

SA CEOs are cautiously optimistic about 2025

South African business leaders are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, driven by recent positive economic developments. The Q4 2024 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index recorded a 2% decrease between Q3 2024 and Q4 2024, reaching a score of 53.9. However, despite...

AI not the driver for 2025 PC, tablet growth

The global market for personal computing devices, including PCs and tablets, is set to grow 3,8% in 2024, reaching 403,5-million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...

Common supply chain remedies fail to deliver business outcomes

Many supply chain reorganisations suffer from at least one of three critical organisational design mistakes that can derail their efforts to achieve critical business outcomes, according to Gartner. Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) who improve outcomes radically...

SA companies unprepared for AI future

Just 18% of organisations in South Africa are fully prepared to deploy and leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technologies, according to the Cisco 2024 AI Readiness Index This underscores the challenges companies face in adopting, deploying, and fully...

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Mavuso to lead MWeb

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In today's always-on, always-connected economy, businesses are under pressure to enhance their cybersecurity strategy and prove to their customers that data protection is critical to their engagement strategy. By Michel Nader, senior regional director: data protection...

Keep productivity up when the power goes down

Load shedding is a reality that every South African business needs to manage. The good news is that there are a wide range of affordable backup solutions on the market that can help your business to stay productive when the lights go out. By Christiaan Hattingh, MD of...

Rise of the African tech unicorns

African unicorns have made big news in recent months, with four startups having recently reached a $1-billion valuation or more this year alone, taking the total up to seven. Two of the new entrants are in fintech, one in edtech, and one in general technology. These...

How to choose an e-waste recycling partner

With new laws making it illegal to send electronic waste to landfill, your business needs a recycling provider. Here's what you need to know about selecting a reputable recycler. On 23 August, a new law, The National Norms and Standards for Disposal of Waste to...

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Stop security threats early

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About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI and LLMs (Large Language models to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer.Please note this role is based in Cape...

SAP CRM Technical Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a SAP CRM Technical Consultant, based in Midrand (Hybrid), with experience in C4C and S/4HANA. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SAP CRMC4CSAP EEC or S/4HANAWeb UISAP FioriShould you meet the requirements...

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We are looking for a capable and detail-oriented SQL Developer / Data Engineer to design, build, maintain, and support high-quality data pipelines that empower insight-driven decision-making and efficient campaign execution. You will play a key role in ensuring the...

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