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....

Is pay transparency the next big shift for employers?

More than one in three (34%) South African business leaders believe pay transparency will become standard practice in as little as three years, according to new research by global talent solutions partner, Robert Walters. While 70% believe internal pay disputes will...

Former asbestos miners face elevated mortality decades after exposure

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) School of Public Health has provided new insights into the long-term health consequences and mortality experience of former asbestos miners in South Africa. Published in the American...

New gambling craze puts crypto credibility at risk

Five-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as ultra-short-term cryptocurrency wagers surge in...

Nvidia helps Hyundai accelerate next-gen autonomous driving

Nvidia has announced an expanded collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation to advance next-generation autonomous driving technologies built on the Nvidia Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle development platform. The collaboration brings together...

Reforming global trade rules key to supporting developing economies

The rules governing global trade are under increasing strain, raising questions about whether the international trading system can continue to support development in an era of geopolitical rivalry and policy uncertainty. In the latest edition of the Global Trade...

IoT expansion drives switch sales

Campus Switch revenue grew in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite a drop in average selling price of nearly every port speed, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Most vendors raised prices in the past few months, but ASPs remained low in 4Q 2025 with list...

Iran government cracks down on Starlink systems

The intelligence ministry in Iran, which has once again shut down Internet access in the country as the war rages, is clamping down on the Starlink systems some users are still employing to communicate with the outside world. According to the state news agency Tasnim,...

Infostealers caught mimicking Claude Code, OpenClaw and others

In March 2026, Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malicious campaign targeted at developers looking for installation instructions for Claude Code, a development agent created by Anthropic. When searching for “Claude Code download”, sponsored advertisements...

Preparing for AI’s impact on data and analytics

AI is expected to have an impact across all aspects of data and analytics (D&A) including leadership, governance, talent, market dynamics, the need for context, and the world beyond text-based models, according to the latest predictions from Gartner. “The pace of...

Skills, leadership key to alleviating SA’s water crisis

Decades of neglect around ageing infrastructure, water loss through reported and easily-repaired leaks, and the reluctance to hire relevantly skilled personnel have left many local municipalities struggling to deliver reliable, safe water services – so, hopefully,...

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AI needs clean data to help protect mines and communities

The collapse of a Zambian tailings dam earlier this year is now thought to have released the equivalent of 400 Olympic-sized swimming pools of toxic waste into the environment. Alastair Bovim, CEO of Insight Terra, says the scale of the failure is a stark reminder...

Innovation without fragility: retail’s balancing act

The global retail sector, projected to reach $35,2-trillion in 2025, has digital channels driving more than 60% of influenced sales and each successful click and customer collection is the result of a thousand moving parts. Peter Ludi, business development executive...

Why you feel stuck at work. And how you can fix it

Do you feel like you’re simply going through the motions at work? As if you’re no longer learning anything new or making any progress in your career? Or perhaps you’re starting to dread Monday mornings and the idea of another week back at the grindstone. Over time,...

Cyber leadership is your business’s newest competitive advantage

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT function tucked away in a server room; it’s a critical business priority that deserves a seat at the boardroom table. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD of the Technology Services Group at In2IT Technologies As cyber threats...

Cyber insurance emerging as key layer in the data protection landscape

Despite having world-class cybersecurity systems in place, South African companies remain vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber breaches, particularly malware attacks that target and compromise sensitive customer data. A recent high-profile case is that of a...

Tackling the ‘big five’ border challenges

Global travel is booming again while at the same time border threats are increasing. This dual problem is putting government border agencies under tremendous pressure: they need to maintain national security while providing smooth and efficient travel flows. Yet...

Customer experience kudos for Vodacom SA

Vodacom South Africa has been named the Mobile Operator Industry Winner at the 2025/26 Ask Africa Orange Index Awards. “Being named the Mobile Operator Industry Winner at the Ask Africa Orange Index Awards is a proud moment for Vodacom South Africa. This recognition...

Access alone isn’t enough for Africa’s classrooms

Imagine transforming every classroom across Africa with cutting-edge tablets, lightning-fast internet, and world-class educational software. The hardware arrives, the connections go live, and the software is deployed seamlessly. By Nonku Nyathi, senior partnerships...

Westcon-Comstor signs 1Password distribution

Westcon-Comstor has signed a distribution agreement with 1Password, which provides Extended Access Management (XAM). The collaboration will see Westcon-Comstor deploy its value-added services spanning training, technical enablement and data to empower partners to...

Reimagining supply chains for a disrupted world

It is time to reimagine how we build, manage and leverage supply chains - not just to survive disruption, but to grow stronger because of it. This was the key message in a SAPICS Conference presentation this year by Andries Retief, DHL Supply Chain’s chief commercial...

Front-End Developer (Expert) 0244 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionDevelop and deliver data engineering solutions primarily using Python or relevant programming languages.Participate actively in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to...

ERP Consultant – Functional

Bring your hands-on expertise across operational ERP modules and your love of partnering with customers to optimise manufacturing, supply chain, and core operations through smart ERP solutions.Play a key role in delivering ERP implementations and improvements for...

BI Developer

Business Intelligence & ReportingDesign, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions supporting HR, finance, and manufacturing use cases, including workforce analytics, headcount, turnover, payroll-related insights, and departmental...

Data Engineer (Senior) 0122

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a hands-on Data Engineer with strong experience in building scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions on Databricks. You will design, implement, and maintain end-to-end data flows, optimize performance, and collaborate with data...

ERP Consultant – Functional – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Bring your hands-on expertise across operational ERP modules and your love of partnering with customers to optimise manufacturing, supply chain, and core operations through smart ERP solutions.Play a key role in delivering ERP implementations and improvements for...

BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Business Intelligence & ReportingDesign, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions supporting HR, finance, and manufacturing use cases, including workforce analytics, headcount, turnover, payroll-related insights, and departmental...

Data Engineer (Senior) 0122 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a hands-on Data Engineer with strong experience in building scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions on Databricks. You will design, implement, and maintain end-to-end data flows, optimize performance, and collaborate with data...

UI/UX Designer (CPT)

Job description:Develop and improve the quality of our user experience with our digital platforms, through user research. Design software and platforms that meet our user's needs. Be responsible for combining interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience....

Data Analyst/AI – EvdB

Perform deep-dive analysis across diverse datasets to uncover trends, anomalies, and business opportunities. Interpret business and project requirements to design meaningful, actionable data solutions. Respond to and manage multiple ad hoc reporting requests, ensuring...

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