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....

Dillan Fernando is new Tracker CEO

Tracker has appointed Dillan Fernando as its new CEO, effective 1 July 2025. "We are delighted to welcome Dillan Fernando to Tracker. His ability to lead diverse organisations, build high-performing teams and deliver sustainable results is exactly what we need for...

APT41 group launches regional espionage attack

Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response experts have observed a cyber espionage attack on an organisation in southern African and have linked it to the Chinese-speaking APT41 group. Although the threat actor has shown limited activity in Southern Africa, this...

Users are contradictory when it comes to digital privacy

A new study by Kaspersky - Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity - How global Consumers engage with the Digital World - discloses controversial views among users regarding the protection of their personal information. For instance, 44% of respondents in South...

New app transforms how law students engage with legislative process

A gaming app called "Pass a Bill", which is intended to change the way law students interact with the legislative process, is being spearheaded by Associate Professor Cathleen Powell of the University of Cape Town (UCT) and is currently accessible to undergraduate...

SA talent willing to embrace reskilling amid GenAI advances

Three-quarters of workers around the world believe GenAI will bring some level of disruption to the workplace but, despite uncertain times, they remain confident about their place in the labour market - with more than 90% of South Africans ready to be reskilled. These...

Meta grants look to empower AI-driven organisations

Continuing its commitment to supporting innovative use cases of open-source AI to address critical global challenges, Meta has launched Llama 3.1 Impact Grants. Building on the success of previous grant programmes, the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants will provide up to...

AI at the edge makes work smarter

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - AI is changing the way we work, learn and create - indeed, it is changing the way we live our lives. That's the word from Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP SA, who believes the industry is on the cusp of massive...

Windows 11 adds AI as Windows 10 support ends

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - Artificial intelligence (AI) can be overwhelming, so organisations should sometimes take a step back and look at specific areas. John Press, sales and marketing manager at Microsoft, believes we are at an...

A layered AI approach yields dividends

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - AI is not a silver bullet for all applications - it is a layered approach and there are many nuances to the technology. This is the word from JP De Villiers, brand lead of SuperMicro, who believes AI technology...

Infrastructure at the core of AI success

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - Artificial intelligence (AI) must be built on a solid foundation that includes cloud, servers, storage and networking. Matamela Aubrey Mashau, chief technology officer: sub-Saharan Africa enterprise network...

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Big data is bigger than ever

Big Data has never been more central to our lives. In this article, we consider the advanced analytics technology that enables value to be extracted from this resource and results achieved in some challenging areas - such as research into COVID-19. So where is...

You only have one shot to dispute your SARS assessment

When engaging in disputes with the taxman, there are many rules you need to be aware of, but the decision in CSARS v The Executor of the Estate of Late Ndlovu (A395/2016) arguably tells the most important. By Jean du Toit, Attorney and Head of Tax Technical at Tax...

AfricaCom Awards 2020 shortlist released

The shortlist for the 2020 AfricaCom Awards has been released. The annual awards are an industry benchmark acknowledging those who are leading the way in the telecommunications and technology sectors in Africa. Despite the challenges that have beset the world...

I want to be a chief risk officer when I grow up (said no one, ever)

For the last decade, key business judgements have been left in the hands of the CEO and chief financial officer (CFO), with the chief technology officer (CTO) overseeing important technology-related decisions - often in isolation from the rest of the business. By...

Digital economy: the new competitive advantage

The world is evolving at breakneck speed. People, businesses, devices, data, and processes are all interconnected, and this state of hyperconnectivity is not only transforming life as we know it but the global economy too. By Byron Clatterbuck, CEO of Seacom This...

How senior citizens can keep their money safe from cyber criminals

Every citizen should refresh their knowledge on ways to protect both their information and money against cyber criminals. Whilst cyber security awareness is vital for all in society, it is important to acknowledge that senior citizens are often the most vulnerable to...

Robotic Process Automation – simplified, affordable, scalable

Robotic Process Automation Simplified, affordable, scalable Learn why RPA doesn’t have to be complex or expensive Join SpacePencil for a Roboteur demonstration Cape Town 24 November - 09h30 for 10h00 Workshop 17 Watershed 17 Dock Road V&A Waterfront RSVP for Cape...

MyCyberCare and MyCyberDNA launch free breach report

There is little doubt that cyber-crime is currently on the increase. According to Simon Campbell-Young, CEO at MyCyberCare, a 2020 report (source: Verizon) that analysed nearly 4 000 confirmed breaches, found that: * More than half of them (52%) were a result of...

Fintechs collaborate so consumers can compare finance

Payment and merchant solutions provider Dashpay has partnered with financial marketplace Fincheck to offer an array of on-demand personal finance facilities via Newland point of sale smart terminals, in stores across South Africa. Dashpay's Newland devices operate on...

Yoco launches standalone card machine

Yoco, a South African financial platform for small business, has announced the Yoco Neo, the company's 'standalone' card machine which does not require a smart device or bluetooth to enable payments. "This year, with the Covid-related challenges and subsequent...

Senior Systems Analyst

Our client is looking for a Senior Systems analyst who will play a key role in the documentation, development, installation, testing, and maintenance of software systems, including integration-related projects. Key Requirements BA Industrial Engineering or...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our growing team. In this role, you'll work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, process-driven solutions aligned with business needs. You'll play a pivotal...

Senior Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Systems analyst who will play a key role in the documentation, development, installation, testing, and maintenance of software systems, including integration-related projects. Key Requirements BA Industrial Engineering or...

Fleet Data Analyst

The Fleet Data Analyst is responsible for developing and implementing data analyses and data collection strategies to optimize the statistical efficiency and quality of the Fleet Department. Utilizing Power BI and other systems, analysts will transform data into...

Intermediate Java Software

Our client is excited to be searching for an Intermediate Java Software Engineer to build and implement functional software products. You will work with other Software Engineers throughout the software development life cycle. If you also have experience in Agile...

Fleet Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

The Fleet Data Analyst is responsible for developing and implementing data analyses and data collection strategies to optimize the statistical efficiency and quality of the Fleet Department. Utilizing Power BI and other systems, analysts will transform data into...

Intermediate Java Software – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is excited to be searching for an Intermediate Java Software Engineer to build and implement functional software products. You will work with other Software Engineers throughout the software development life cycle. If you also have experience in Agile...

Data Scientist

Our client is looking for a data scientist to drive substantial bottom-line value by transforming the organisation's key decision processes (e.g., sales, marketing, product design and pricing, fraud, underwriting, and claims) by extracting insights from large and...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a data scientist to drive substantial bottom-line value by transforming the organisation's key decision processes (e.g., sales, marketing, product design and pricing, fraud, underwriting, and claims) by extracting insights from large and...

Junior Specialist: Project manager

Project Execution and Management To support the programmes team in all aspects of the project lifecycleInitial screening of funding proposals for grant making.Support for contract management, onboarding project partners and close out.Monitoring and reporting - ensure...

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