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 increasingly precarious lives of domestic workers

One in three domestic workers still earn below minimum wage and, as the cost-of-living soars, are struggling to survive, according to Sweepsouth’s 8th Annual Report on Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions. Based on a national survey of 5 039 domestic workers,...

Changing the way money moves

With stablecoins enjoying a massive surge globally – and a virtual explosion in Africa driven by the need for efficient cross-border payments, remittances, and a hedge against economic volatility – Mesh.trade has launched South Africa’s first yield-bearing digital...

Robotics industry set to bounce back

The global demand for robotics has been shifting back and forth over the past few years with the pandemic-driven sales boom followed by stagnation in 2024. However, after a year of stagnant sales, the entire industry is set to witness a significant recovery – with...

As delinquencies grow, lenders look to alternative credit data for help

As visibility into consumer risk provided by traditional credit data shifts, financial institutions worldwide are expanding their use of alternative data throughout the consumer lending journey, according to Lexis Nexis’ inaugural Global Consumer Lending Confidence...

Strong outlook for global sensor market

The global sensor market is well established, with hundreds of millions of sensors produced yearly. Yet the market remains in flux, with trends in future mobility, edge computing, AI, and digital healthcare continuously evolving and reshaping sensor technology...

Telematics credited with big drop in road incidents

Commercial transport operators in South Africa have reported a 78% reduction in road incidents - from 1 313 last year to 286 this year – according to the third annual Webfleet Road Safety Report 2024. Enhanced driver training, increased adoption of telematics, and...

Fintech users under threat from malicious Telegram campaign

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has uncovered a malicious global campaign in which attackers used Telegram to deliver Trojan spyware, potentially targeting individuals and businesses in the fintech and trading industries in multiple countries...

iStore adds Apple Intelligence training

Apple Intelligence - a personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac – is now available. Apple Intelligence integrates generative models into iPhone, iPad, and Mac, offering context-aware, personalised assistance across apps and tasks. It includes features...

Collaboration key for Africa’s clean energy progress

Energy access is undeniably one of the most crucial components of modern living. Reliable energy supply ensures that economies are growing by supporting critical industries like mining, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and education, while improving the lives of...

Spend on AI tech could hit $337bn in 2025

Organisations across all industries are strategically pivoting towards AI (artificial intelligence) to build resilient, AI-driven enterprises. This is among the findings from IDC’s FutureScape report, outlining IDC’s top 10 predictions shaping the future of the IT...

More News Today

+OneX acquires Triple H Cloud Services

+OneX, a solutions and systems integrator that forms part of the Reunert Group, has acquired Triple H Cloud Services to add a managed private cloud capability to its suite of business transformation solutions and services. Triple H Cloud Services offers a wide...

FM:Systems acquires WizzPass

FM:Systems, a provider of digital workplace solutions globally, has acquired WizzPass, a rapidly growing player in the visitor management system and workplace management market. "We are excited to build on our strategy of providing comprehensive digital workplace...

De Jong Duke connects smart coffee machines

De Jong Duke has chosen Orange Business Services to provide global IoT connectivity to link its ConnectMe platform for connected coffee machines. The family-owned company, headquartered in the Netherlands, has a global presence. Its coffee machines are known for their...

Lamna offers loans against non-fungible tokens

South African asset-backed lender Lamna Financial believes it is one of the first in the world, and the first in Africa, to offer loan advances against non-fungible tokens (NFTs). An NFT is a unit of data stored on a blockchain. This certifies it as unique and...

Cloud as a tool to create certainty

The speed with which Africa's business sector has changed over the past year has been nothing short of astonishing. By Pedro Guerreiro, MD: Central Africa at SAP Business leaders across the continent have had their hands full, from enabling remote work on a previously...

Team Qhubeka Assos increases protection with Acronis

Cyber protection provider Acronis and Team Qhubeka Assos, Africa's UCI WorldTour cycling team, have announced a cyber protection partnership in which Acronis cloud services distributor, Resello, will provide Team Qhubeka Assos with cyber protection technology. As one...

Africa should produce vaccines on the continent

African Development Bank Group president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina has again urged regional leaders to focus on vaccine production and access for the African continent as the Covid-19 epidemic continues to take lives and hurt economies and livelihoods. Adesina addressed...

Thinking cloud? Think again

It might have been around as a concept for more than a decade but, for many organisations, cloud computing is now becoming core to the way they can actually deliver their 'business'. By Lee Syse, senior cloud solutions architect: Cloud Providers at VMware SSA Others,...

Long Covid; long game; long business life

Everybody's tired of Covid-19. Tired of talking about it. Tired of protecting against it. Tired of articles about it. Tired of being tired of it. But this pandemic is going to have a long-lasting impact on the business and on employee wellbeing. People are not okay....

SA cities slip in affordability rankings

Mercer's 2021 Cost of Living City Ranking of 400 global cities has listed N'Djamena (Chad) as the most expensive city in Africa for expatriates with Lusaka (Zambia), the least expensive. Based on the ranking, N'Djamena moved up two spots in 2021 from 15th to 13th...

Data Engineer at CoSauce

Are you a data wizard fluent in SQL, scripting, and database transformations? Do you love building clean data pipelines and translating messy data into structured, meaningful insights? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our fast-moving team and play a critical...

Network Security Engineer Senior – Western Cape Western Cape

Security Infrastructure / Network SpecialistGiving back has never been more rewarding and using your tech skillsR 800,000 - R 1,100,000 per annumJoin a revolutionary company democratizing internet access in townships . As an Intermediate Security Engineer, you'll have...

Data Engineer at CoSauce – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you a data wizard fluent in SQL, scripting, and database transformations? Do you love building clean data pipelines and translating messy data into structured, meaningful insights? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our fast-moving team and play a critical...

Java Developer (Intermediate)(CH1139)

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This will be a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided...

Project Manager (Fabrication/Metal Works)

Our client, a prestigious turnkey engineering solutions company, focuses on steel fabrication, seeks to employ a Project Manager, with a solid background in the fabrication of steel structures, piping, marine repair and bulk storage tanker, to join their dynamic and...

Java Developer (Intermediate)(CH1139) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This will be a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided...

Project Manager (Fabrication/Metal Works) – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client, a prestigious turnkey engineering solutions company, focuses on steel fabrication, seeks to employ a Project Manager, with a solid background in the fabrication of steel structures, piping, marine repair and bulk storage tanker, to join their dynamic and...

Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in multiple frameworks and stacks. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise Qualifications...

Lead Business Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

To lead the support and maintenance of business solutions, including ERP, Operational Technology, Enterprise Data Services, and other critical systems, to drive business value, improve operational efficiency, and enable strategic growth. This role ensures alignment...

Software Engineer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a .Net developer to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town based / 12 month contract / Hybrid Analyse change requests and determine technical impact.Provide implementation estimates.Maintain...

View more career listings on our Careers Section