Smartphone shipments decline as memory constraints bite
Global smartphone shipments decreased 4,1% YoY to 289,7-million units in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), according to preliminary data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This broke the 10 consecutive quarters growth streak that the market had seen...
ISPA turns 30, celebrates at 21st iWeek
The 21st ZANOG@iWeek2026 will take place next week, from Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 23 April at the Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria. As well as bringing together Internet organisations, techies, movers, shakers and influencers, as well as anyone with an interest in...
OpenClaw could redefine the AI race
China is quietly redefining the AI race - and markets are starting to price a second epicentre as a multipolar AI world creates “significant opportunities” for investors, according to deVere Group. This is the bullish analysis from James Green, regional director of...
World-class technology institute opens in Joburg inner city
Kathy Gibson reports - The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT) was opened today in the Johannesburg inner city. The Institute bought the 10-storey, 10 650 square metre building at 56 Main Street thanks to a donation from David and Tracey Frankel. David...
AI will take over half of all cybersecurity incident responses by 2028
At least 50% percent of all enterprise cybersecurity incident response efforts will focus on incidents involving custom-built AI-driven applications by 2028, according to Gartner. Christopher Mixter, vice-president analyst at Gartner, explains: “AI is evolving...
New gambling craze puts crypto credibility at risk
Five-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as ultra-short-term cryptocurrency wagers surge in...
Nvidia helps Hyundai accelerate next-gen autonomous driving
Nvidia has announced an expanded collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation to advance next-generation autonomous driving technologies built on the Nvidia Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle development platform. The collaboration brings together...
Reforming global trade rules key to supporting developing economies
The rules governing global trade are under increasing strain, raising questions about whether the international trading system can continue to support development in an era of geopolitical rivalry and policy uncertainty. In the latest edition of the Global Trade...
IoT expansion drives switch sales
Campus Switch revenue grew in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite a drop in average selling price of nearly every port speed, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Most vendors raised prices in the past few months, but ASPs remained low in 4Q 2025 with list...
Iran government cracks down on Starlink systems
The intelligence ministry in Iran, which has once again shut down Internet access in the country as the war rages, is clamping down on the Starlink systems some users are still employing to communicate with the outside world. According to the state news agency Tasnim,...
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AI-powered maintenance key to data centre efficiency, resiliency, sustainability
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The role of long-term device rentals in the as-a-service era
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The hard truth about endpoint security: Attackers are already ahead
Is endpoint security keeping pace with how attackers actually operate today? Barely and only if you are proactive. By Roy Alves, sales director of J2 Software Today’s attackers are not the amateurs of the past. They are stealthy, adaptive and exploiting the very...
Tokenisation of securities a strategic evolution
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AI breaks new ground for the retail industry
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Your cybersecurity strategy is probably wrong – and how to fix it
Recently, I asked a room full of business leaders who among them would rate their cybersecurity posture as "excellent”. Only one hand went up. When I dropped the ranking to "good," just a few more hands were tentatively raised. By Kudakwashe Charandura, head of...
Super WiFi takes industrial connectivity beyond fibre and LTE limits
In many parts of Africa, industries still face crippling gaps in WiFi connectivity. Vast mining operations, ports, construction projects, and energy facilities often extend far beyond the reach of fibre or LTE networks. They are also too expansive for traditional...
Satellite-to-device: Exciting advances, but still years from everyday use
The words ‘satellite phone’ used to bring to mind the image of a mountain climber, a scientist in an Arctic research station, or a sailor using a brick-sized handset to communicate from the edges of the world where there are no mobile or fixed-line networks. But...
AI represents the next horizon for ESG
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented pace globally. By Prineil Padayachy, senior associate, Sinalo Matubatuba, candidate attorney, and Ilhaam Fredericks, candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel The exceptional growth of data and the rapid...
Digital platforms weaponised to abuse women in Kenya
Across Kenya, online sexual exploitation and abuse (OSEA) is escalating rapidly, with predators exploiting digital technologies to recruit, groom, abuse, and traumatise women and girls. Two new reports uncover how the digital realm is being weaponised to perpetrate...
Field Technician – Remote Remote
Job Title: Field Technician - Johannesburg - Biometric Workforce ManagementSalary: R15,000 Basic + benefits, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this biometric workforce management leader is a smart career move today. You will install vital...
Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
This role involves designing and delivering cloud-ready services and RESTful APIs, owning features end-to-end from database schema and service layer to testing, deployment, and monitoring. You will contribute to system design and architecture discussions, raise the...
Test Analyst (Advanced) 3408 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionExecute SRM Unit Testing, System Integration Testing and support with UAT to ensure that high quality testingstandards are always achievedIdentify and create well-described defects that ensure a quick resolution by the dev/func teamsVerify and close...
Senior Support Engineer (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE incident and service request management, 2nd Line troubleshooting and supporting endpoint/application rollouts as the next Senior Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will maintain accurate ITSM...
Business Systems Engineer
An opportunity exists for a motivated Business Systems Engineer to analyze, design, and implement business systems that align with organizational goals. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, delivering innovative products and services, and...
Systems Engineer
Job Title: Systems Engineer - RivoniaSalary: R40,000 – R50,000, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this premier managed IT provider is an incredibly smart career move today. You will confidently guide growing businesses with secure cloud and...
Full stack Java Developer
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer based in CPT & JHB to join their team! If this sounds like you, apply today! Key Requirements 8 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaData AnalysisSQLJavaScript & PostgreSQLGITTensorflow &...
Senior RPG Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior RPG Developer to join our client based in Centurion on a permanent basis.What you will be doingDeliver high-quality...
Senior Support Engineer (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE incident and service request management, 2nd Line troubleshooting and supporting endpoint/application rollouts as the next Senior Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will maintain accurate ITSM...
Business Systems Engineer – Western Cape Winelands
An opportunity exists for a motivated Business Systems Engineer to analyze, design, and implement business systems that align with organizational goals. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, delivering innovative products and services, and...
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