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...

Draft tax bill hides a ‘stealth tax’ in unit trust investments

For millions of South Africans, a unit trust or a portfolio of a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) is one of the pillars of their financial future, serving as a vehicle for retirement savings, children's education funds, and long-term wealth creation. By Joon Chong,...

Smarter school admissions platform unveiled

The upgraded Online Admissions platform for the 2026 school year, developed by Vodacom Business with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), has proved to be smarter and simpler, providing a more transparent admissions experience for both parents and department...

GenAI extends automation potential in future of work

The return to the office has accelerated in 2024. While further return-to-the-office mandates are expected in 2025, many employees continue to work remotely for at least part of the time. Against this backdrop, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the hottest...

Black Friday a shot in the arm for local economy

Black Friday sales are forecast to generate an additional R88-billion in November for South Africa’s wholesale, retail, and fuel sectors, according to research from fintech Capital Connect. The study shows that retailers in South Africa will generate R22-billion in...

Crowdfunding market is slowing down

In recent years, the crowdfunding market has been yo-yoing - with the annual growth rate falling by 6% and 4% in 2020 and 2022 respectively, and then rising to an average of 2,5% for the past two years. However, after a steady increase in 2023 and 2024, the entire...

Virtual reality market to hit $57bn by 2030

Despite the challenges that will limit the adoption of virtual reality (VR) technology, the global VR market is forecast to grow from $11-billion in 2023 to $57-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 26% over the period - according to GlobalData. The research group’s latest...

Lazarus rises again … targeting cryptocurrency

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus advanced persistent threat (APT) group targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers used a fake cryptogame website that exploits a...

SA needs to address toxic masculinity

The Men’s Foundation of South Africa has issued an urgent call to action on addressing the toxic masculinity that continues to fuel stigma around men's health issues in the country - including mental health and prostate cancer. “Toxic masculinity is one of the most...

Nvidia CEO says India should manufacture its own AI

Artificial intelligence will be the driving force behind India’s digital transformation, fueling innovation, economic growth, and global leadership, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at this week’s  Nvidia AI Summit in Mumbai. Addressing a crowd of entrepreneurs,...

Equinix adds to mushrooming SA data centres

Nasdaq-listed digital infrastructure company, Equinix, has opened its first international business exchange (IBX) data centre in Johannesburg, South Africa – JN1 – which it says is a key facility within its global network. Equinix says that the JN1 site is in a...

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The role of drones in our future

You call your Uber Elevate. Your drone taxi arrives and flies you to your meeting. While you're there, you organise the drone delivery of your business' cargo from ship to shore. You're feeling philanthropic, so you donate to an NPO with blood-delivering drones that...

New vice-president, MD for 3M Middle East and Africa

3M has announced the appointment of Laszlo Svinger as its new vice-president and MD: Middle East, and Africa. In his role, Svinger will oversee the strategic expansion and sustained growth of 3M across the region. Svinger's business development and management...

South Africans show their love for rewards programmes

These days, South Africans can earn rewards for spending on just about anything - from buying plants at the nursery to getting beauty treatments or having tyres replaced. By Fay-Elizabeth Foster, executive head: loyalty and rewards at Standard Bank South Africa Over...

Logicalis acquires siticom

Logicalis has announced the acquisition of the network transformation and modernisation specialist, siticom. siticom established its business in 2010 and is a leading player in the software-defined networking (SDN) and 5G market as an expert in communication networks...

VC trends shaping the African investment landscape

As the second half of 2021 approaches and Covid-19 vaccinations roll out across the globe, albeit at varying rates, Ian Lessem, managing partner at HAVAÍC, considers the trends making an impact on the African Venture Capital (VC) landscape. Homegrown solutions take on...

Microsoft Surface and the ROI for IT departments

To stay competitive in this new business and economic environment requires new strategies and practices. Technology is being recognised for its strategic importance as a critical component of the business, not just a source of cost efficiencies. "It's against this...

Adapt IT and Volaris issue circular on proposed transaction

Adapt IT Holdings and Volaris Group have issued a joint circular to shareholders of Adapt IT detailing the cash offer by Volaris to acquire up to 100% of the issued shares of Adapt IT as announced on 7 April 2021. The circular contains details of the rationale for the...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Intermediate .Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking a skilled and passionate Intermediate .NET Developer to join their Cape Town team in a unique role. From the outset, you will be responsible for delivering new features while...

Senior District Project Managers at Takora

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree or a Diploma in Civil Engineering.Must have 10-12 years post-graduate experience as a Project Manager.Must have knowledge of budgeting and...

IT Applications Analyst at Famous Brands

IntroductionResponsible for SAGE ERP and all Bespoke systems. Lead the support and maintenance of business information systems. Work with FB Application and Infrastructure team and appointed partners to maximize efficiency and minimize risk to the business. Contribute...

React Native Developer (Hybrid)

Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking a highly skilled Intermediate React Native Developer to join their development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal candidate...

BI Data Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...

Senior District Project Managers at Takora – North West North West

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree or a Diploma in Civil Engineering.Must have 10-12 years post-graduate experience as a Project Manager.Must have knowledge of budgeting and...

IT Applications Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

IntroductionResponsible for SAGE ERP and all Bespoke systems. Lead the support and maintenance of business information systems. Work with FB Application and Infrastructure team and appointed partners to maximize efficiency and minimize risk to the business. Contribute...

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