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....

UN accelerates social progress with AI-powered virtual worlds

Eighteen​ United Nations (UN) entities have joined forces at the second UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for...

Guardian agents will bolster trust

By 2030, guardian agent technologies will account for at least 10% to 15% of agentic AI markets, according to Gartner. Guardian agents are AI-based technologies designed to support trustworthy and secure interactions with AI. They function as both AI assistants,...

The future belongs to the innovators

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco – Some people are calling the era we are living in now the Fifth Industrial Revolution, others the Age of AI. But there can be no argument that the way people live, learn and work is changing fundamentally, with...

GenAI drives fundamental shifts in how we work

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco – As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) permeates every organisation, the way we do business and operate our companies has got to change. African business leaders believe that GenAI will help their companies to...

Amazon aims to connect rural Africa with Kuiper

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco – Amazon is on track to launch its Kuiper satellite connectivity service within the next year, with the aim of give all Africans access to affordable connectivity. Naveen Kachroo, chief product and commercial officer at...

Security is key to building trust

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco – As African businesses shift to digitalisation, it’s important to build trust. Security is a vital element in the hyperconnected world, says Dr Pascal Andrei, chief security officer at Airbus. And, along with physical...

5G FWA key to connecting the continent

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco – When we talk about using technology to unlock Africa’s potential, we can’t lose sight of the fact that this simply won’t be possible without better connectivity across the continent. Fixed wireless access (FWA) on 5G...

Can AI help to boost African economies?

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa 2024 – As the world’s economies become increasingly digital, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to play a major role in boosting GDPs around the globe. Lavina Ramkissoon, UN University Centre of Policy Research, points out...

AI and a question of ethics

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - When it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI), ethics is a key issue, and organisations are advised start formulating clear policies around trusted and responsible AI. Rohan Patel, senior vice-president:...

New report unpacks Russian influence in SA

Three prominent X/Twitter accounts appear to be behaving as information bridges or conduits between a Russian online community and communities that regularly interact on topics of political and social importance in South Africa. This is according to a new report -...

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MDM goes beyond being a data management tool

The continued application explosion is creating a hot bed for customers looking to better manage the data that these apps are creating. While not new, the pervasive use of master data management (MDM) is on the rise, and South African businesses are according to...

Lenovo Legion next-gen gaming PCs feature latest Nvidia, Intel tech

Lenovo Legion is set to deliver gaming enthusiasts with more immersive experiences. Its upcoming PC line-up will feature the latest NVidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super GPU with Max-Q Design and up to new 10th Gen Intel Core H-Series mobile processors. Powered by the new...

Overcoming the educational digital divide

South African schools and tertiary institutions, like in many countries around the world, will remain closed for a lockdown period that is aimed at curbing the spread of the Covid-19 virus. But schools have asked parents and children to ensure that learning continues...

Lockdown underscores the importance of face-to-face learning

All over South Africa right now, children in middle-class and wealthy homes, whose families have access to technology including WiFi and mobile data, have begun a phase of their education that nobody foresaw when they were first enrolled at their current schools -...

Start training the skills of the future, now

The world is in the throes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, robotics and blockchain being used in various ways by numerous industries. Much has been written and said about the impact of...

Testing, testing, Africa two three

It's telling that the 2019-2020 World Quality Report doesn't include any analysis of the EMEA region. Africa doesn't even feature in the 11th edition of software quality assurance and testing assessment that does span Europe, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and America....

Fibre drives SA economy during lockdown

If the lockdown South Africa is currently experiencing is highlighting anything then it is to show that access to fibre has become as much a human right as electricity and running water. With many employees now having to work from home and others placed on enforced...

AI powered security surveillance helps reduce crime

Commercial property developers as well as business park landlords and property managers have a specific set of security challenges. At stake is the security of millions of rands' worth of equipment and stock, tenants and the safety of large crowds in shopping malls....

On-demand digital insurance as SA businesses reboot

The Covid-19 lockdown has placed digital transformation front and centre for most businesses. Many large retailers and other enterprise companies are turning to insurtech to help kickstart their revenues in a post-lockdown new normal. "We have been inundated with...

Telkom downgrade follows Moody’s sovereign rating

Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Telkom's rating to Ba1 from Baa3 with a negative outlook. The rating action follows Moody's recent decision to downgrade the South African sovereign rating. Telkom's rating is linked to sovereign rating due to government's...

Software Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Job Title: Java/Spring Software DeveloperCompany: Global Company (In-house Development Team)Location: Fully Remote (Preference for Candidates Based in Gauteng, South Africa)Salary: R55,000 - R70,000 per month (Depending on Experience)Experience: 4+ yearsAbout the...

Specialist Analyst

To oversee the implementation and supervision of the regulatory framework for credit ratings agencies CRAs and financial benchmark administrators FBAs CRAs are primarily regulated and supervised in terms of the Credit Rating Services Act No 24 of 2012 CRS Act and the...

Specialist Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

To oversee the implementation and supervision of the regulatory framework for credit ratings agencies CRAs and financial benchmark administrators FBAs CRAs are primarily regulated and supervised in terms of the Credit Rating Services Act No 24 of 2012 CRS Act and the...

Software Engineer – Manufacturing & Internal Systems

Job Description:We are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Python and C# to join our team on a contract basis for 6 to 12 months. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development, specifically within manufacturing, industrial automation, or...

Software Developer – Angular at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for an exceptional individual to build web applications using Angular 13+ with an enthusiasm for building web front end applications. Be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development and deployment. The...

Senior Business Analyst at Resourgenix

WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST Drive strategic IT solutions in asset management! Constantia, Cape Town, Salary: R900,000 per annum, Permanent Position, Hybbrid working model Who We Are: We are a leading financial services company specializing in asset...

Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...

Senior Business Analyst at Resourgenix – Western Cape Constantia

WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST Drive strategic IT solutions in asset management! Constantia, Cape Town, Salary: R900,000 per annum, Permanent Position, Hybbrid working model Who We Are: We are a leading financial services company specializing in asset...

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