IT channel weathers ongoing supply chain storm

The IT channel is living through a perfect storm of supply chain challenges in 2026: having weathered the supply constraints brought on by the Covid pandemic and subsequent shutdowns; now that the artificial intelligence (AI) market is booming, the market is being hit...

Tech sales feel the pinch as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

SA tops the African charts for AI readiness

Ataraxis’ 2026 Global Outsourcing AI Readiness Index shows South African enterprises deploying AI at a scale no other African country has matched, putting the country in eighth spot globally and number one on the continent. The index ranks the world’s top 25...

Women are embracing AI in the workplace

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

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