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...

World first biodiversity heat warning system will save species

A global team of scientists, including researchers from UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), has developed the world’s first early warning system capable of predicting unprecedented heat exposure for species up to nine months in advance. The study,...

May’s economic activity drops

The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc alongside wholesale cash demand, showed a significant decline in May 2026, as rising costs and global tensions take a toll on households and businesses. “The...

Lack of semantics causes inaccurate AI agents, wasted spending

Neglecting semantics will cause AI agents to be inaccurate and inefficient, exposing organisations to wasted spending and increased data and AI governance vulnerabilities, says Gartner. AI agents need to understand the context inputs in each step of the agentic...

AI governance market to hit $3,59bn

The global AI governance market size is estimated to reach $3,59-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 36% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Owing to the increasing benefits of Al, businesses, and governments across the globe are...

HR leaders must evolve pay for performance

The rise of AI is amplifying long-standing challenges in how organizations design and deliver effective pay for performance programs. Kayla Velnoskey, director: analyst in the Gartner HR practice, explains why it is urgent for CHROs to evolve pay for performance...

Compromised Amazon Simple Email Service accounts under attack

Kaspersky has detected phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks that are leveraging Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) – a cloud-based email service designed for businesses and developers to send and receive high-volume marketing, notification, and...

Booking.com opens applications for 2026 Hospitality Growth Programme

Booking.com has opened applications for its 2026 Hospitality Growth Programme. The programme gives South African accommodation owners in key tourism regions a new opportunity to grow. It also builds on a strong pilot that delivered a 92% participant satisfaction...

New shocks for SA’s agricultural outlook

South Africa’s agricultural sector enters the next cycle against a backdrop of unusually elevated global uncertainty. While the industry has performed well in recent years, despite logistics constraints and biological risks, a convergence of geopolitical tensions,...

US users prefer built-in security over traditional AV

According to the second annual Antivirus Market Report 2026 from cybersecurity news portal Cybernews, built-in operating system tools have overtaken traditional third-party antivirus software as the primary line of defense for the majority of US internet users. The...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

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Mukuru and Travelex expands cash payout options in SA

Mukuru has partnered with Travelex to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa. The partnership introduces Travelex as an additional payout channel within the Mukuru network. Customers can now access funds at any of Travelex's 46...

Skills, not fear, are SA’s path to an AI-ready workforce

South Africa’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation. By Daniel Orelowitz, MD at Training Force Across the globe, industries are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into their...

Check Point secures AI factories with Nvidia

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PCI DSS compliance is a business essential, not an IT task

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance has often been viewed as something to focus on only when required, such as when a breach makes headlines or a bank requests proof of compliance. By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix This reactive...

The importance of empowering working parents

Hybrid working arrangements are helping to break down the gendered division of family work and bringing wider economic benefits in the process, writes International Workplace Group(IWG) CEO and founder Mark Dixon. For many working parents, the struggle to balance...

Refresh from Dell at CES 2026

Dell Technologies has announced a strategic expansion of its consumer and gaming portfolio. At CES 2026, the company reintroduced its XPS brand with designs across new form factors and price points, expanded its Alienware line to reach more gamers and launched two...

Sandisk rebrands WD_BLACK and WD Blue NVMe SSDs

At CES 2026, Sandisk announced Sandisk Optimus as the new name for its internal SSD lineup for gamers, creators and professionals. Featuring new packaging and product design is inspired by the company’s brand heritage and focus on delivering innovation. "The Sandisk...

LG Electronics unveils ‘AI in Action’ approach

LG Electronics (LG) presented its approach to “AI in Action” at LG World Premiere, the company’s annual pre-CES event in Las Vegas. The company highlighted three core pillars behind its strategy: Affectionate Intelligence that has evolved into action-oriented AI,...

LG launches Wallpaper TV

At CES 2026, LG Electronics unveiled its latest OLED lineup, headlined by the return of the LG OLED evo W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV. The W6 revives LG’s Wallpaper Design first introduced in 2017, is now combined with True Wireless connectivity and Hyper Radiant...

Government AI predictions for 2026

When it comes to public sector predictions, the disruptions and upheavals in both government and AI in 2025 would have challenged Nostradamus. However, despite 2025 being marked by uncertainty, many SAS experts accurately predicted the evolution of AI in government in...

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Senior Server Engineer (MS 365, Exchange 2010, Active Directory) (KZN)

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