The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely

NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....

MetroFibre opens Steeledale store

MetroFibre has opened its fifth Fibre Experience store in Steeledale, South of Johannesburg, marking another milestone in it bid to make high-speed fibre connectivity accessible to underserved communities. The new Steeledale store opened on 25 July 2025 joins...

Sophos and Phishield debut cybersecurity, insurance partnership

Sophos has entered into an exclusive partnership with Phishield, a specialist cyber insurance provider, where the partnership offers an integrated cyber protection (from Sophos) and insurance solution (from Phishield) to businesses across sub-Saharan Africa. The...

Tech key to gender inclusivity

Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei has launched its Women in Tech Digital Skills Training program for 2024, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs or those working in various vertical markets to effectively leverage technologies like 5G and AI. “Our vision is to have a...

Hybrid work model can quell ‘quiet quitting’

Employers who micromanage their team's working patterns and locations risk losing top-tier talent to "quiet quitting", according to a new study from International Workplace Group. "Quiet quitting" is a workplace term used to describe employees who do only the bare...

SA a pivotal player for AI in Africa

The GSMA has identified South Africa as a pivotal player in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for socio-economic development and climate impact in its AI for Africa: Use Cases Delivering Impact report. In the report - funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and...

Fake social media lending sites catch the unwary

Reports indicate that South Africans are increasingly turning to loan sharks as banks tighten their lending criteria in response to a surge in bad debts compounded by high interest rates, and the impact of the increasingly high cost of living. Because bank loans have...

SMEs spend too much on tech

South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling with cash flow with 72% resorting to personal funds to stay afloat - and while already battling existing financial burdens, they're also now facing a perfect storm: fuel and electricity costs have...

Food inflation decelerates to 55-month low

Headline inflation continued to decelerate after clocking 5,1% y/y in June to a 39-month low of 4,6% y/y in July 2024. Monthly, headline inflation edged 0,4% higher m/m with price pressures from electricity, which contributed 0.4ppts to the monthly outcome, and core...

New satellite brings AI to Earth observation

Φsat-2, ESA's groundbreaking cubesat designed to revolutionise Earth observation with artificial intelligence (AI), has launched. The cubesat embarked on its journey into space on 16 August at 20:56 CEST (11:56 local time) on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the...

Lights, camera, privacy … safely sharing those snapshots

Posting online is a valuable way to connect with others - and sharing photos helps maintain bonds with family and friends. However, it is essential to strike a balance between staying connected and oversharing, say Kaspersky security experts, who have compiled some...

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The changing shape of African cybersecurity

The 2020 KnowBe4 African Report collated insights from 881 respondents across South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritius and Botswana to discover how the continent views cybersecurity and its risks in a world shaped by a global pandemic. The report...

AI/ML could solve the problem of medical fraud

Medical malpractice litigation costs South Africa millions of rands every year and drives up the cost of healthcare. By Shiraaz Joosub, healthcare sales executive at T-Systems South Africa While some claims of medical negligence have merit, the unfortunate reality is...

PoPIA compliance requires an understanding of how data is managed

The Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, which came into force on 1 July this year, has compelled organisations to take a closer look at their data management in terms of how it is stored, what data is stored and for how long this data must be stored. By...

Real-time analytics help optimise supply chains

The Covid-19 pandemic caused massive disruption in the retail space, and in the wake of lockdown there has been a significant shift in customer demand. By Andrew Dawson, MD of Cognizance The challenge is that, with current ERP systems, reporting is only generated once...

Get connected in 2021 – or else …

The world has changed. The customer has changed. Have you? By Wynand Smit, CEO Inovo Forrester predicts that 2021 will be the year that companies accelerate digital transformation while focusing on customer experiences (CX) and the platforms and technologies designed...

Governance should be a top priority

The Covid-19 pandemic created somewhat of a perfect storm when it comes to data protection. By Sonja Weber, lead delivery solution manager at T-Systems South Africa On the one hand, businesses were forced to stop their investment into major projects to manage the...

Cyber security tips for business travelers

In a world where we are constantly connected, cybersecurity cannot be limited to the home or office. Kabelo Makwane, managing executive for cloud, hosting and security at Vodacom Business When you are traveling - whether domestic or international - it is always...

Warning: back-to-work 2021 has high Covid infection risk

There will be high Covid-19 risk in the workplace in January and employers need to put measures in place now for when staff return to work. This is according to Dr Rebaone Moshenyane, occupational medical practitioner at Workforce Healthcare, who adds: "Your staff may...

Making the modern network a must for the board

There's a saying in football that you never notice a good referee. Yet they have the most important job - ensuring the match runs as smoothly as possible. Without a referee to police the action, countless games would descend into chaos. By Nick Cross, vice-president:...

Combat Covid-19 in the classroom

Educational institutions and teachers themselves have come under pressure this year, as the pandemic has pushed them to pivot and adapt to a digital-only world. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba Country Manager As schools have now reopened across Europe, and students have...

Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Graduate – Information Technology at PnP – Western Cape Cape Town

IntroductionGraduate 2025 - Launch Your Career With Us!Kickstart your IT career at one of South Africa's most iconic retailers! At Pick n Pay we are on the lookout for graduates with a passion for technology and innovation. Join us to work on impactful digital...

Application project manager – Remote Remote

Application Project Manager - Contract Position to Dec 2025Are you a dynamic, results-driven Application Project Manager with a passion for delivering cutting-edge digital solutions? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, leading teams to success? Our client in the...

Intermediate Business Analyst (ITC-04) – Gauteng Centurion

Our esteemed client in Pretoria is urgently looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst (5-8 years) for a 3 year / Hybrid Position: Align solutions to IIBA standards and practices. Ability to define Open API's using OpenAPI editor. Ability to do low fidelity UX...

Intermediate .NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for experienced Software Engineer with a strong academic background, solid enterprise development experience, and a passion for clean code. Proficiency in modern tech stacks and a delivery-focused mindset are essential. Key Requirements BSc...

Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...

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