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....

Study uncovers hidden human cost of online gambling

Nearly three quarters (72%) of South African online gamblers describe themselves as being in control of their gambling – but a new study indicates that the reality might be very different. A national study by Yazi reveals a more troubling reality beneath the...

Phishing attacks are on the rise

Human resources (HR) and IT-related phishing emails share the lion’s share (48,6%) of the top-clicked phishing types globally. Despite evolving techniques by bad actors, phishing emails remain among the most prevalent tools for executing cyberattacks, and KnowBe4's...

Retail workers want technology to ease workloads

Most South African retail workers are feeling overworked but the vast majority believe technology is the answer to their situation, a Microsoft-sponsored IDC study has revealed. "We often refer to them as 'the deskless workforce' - our economic lifeline during the...

JSE expands colocation services offering

Through an international tech collaboration, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will soon launch Colo 2.0, a managed infrastructure as a service (IaaS) solution that will provide JSE clients with cloud-based colocation services. "The launch of Colo 2.0 will further...

Liquid deploys undersea cable connecting Mauritius and SA

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has successfully installed the Mauritius Telecom T3 subsea cable connecting Mauritius to South Africa. The cable has been deployed at Liquid's landing facility in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. The move will bring a much-needed boost to...

Rootkit detections in SA up by 74% so far in 2023

Kaspersky reports that the number of Rootkit detections targeting businesses in South Africa grew by 74% in the first five months of 2023. In Kenya, the figure is 52% and in Nigeria 139%. Rootkit is a malicious software or a collection of software programs used by...

Dell Technologies launches full APEX suite in South Africa

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) announces that Dell APEX Data Storage Services is now available in South Africa. Dell’s APEX as-a-Service hyperconverged, storage and data protection solutions are powered by Intel hardware. A recent survey conducted by Enterprise...

SA CEOs optimistic despite economic decline

A majority of CEOs in South Africa are anticipating a decline in economic growth over the next 12 months. This presents challenges for businesses, the government and individuals, necessitating cautious and adaptable strategies. These are insights from South African...

Intel advances silicon spin qubit research

Intel has released its newest quantum research chip, Tunnel Falls, a 12-qubit silicon chip, and it is making the chip available to the quantum research community. In addition, the chip-maker is collaborating with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) at the...

Quantum powers past traditional supercomputing

IBM has announced a new breakthrough, published on the cover of the scientific journal Nature, demonstrating for the first time that quantum computers can produce accurate results at a scale of 100+ qubits reaching beyond leading classical approaches. One of the...

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Making child’s play out of entrepreneurship

Ask any child what they want to be when they grow up and they'll likely say a fireman, a nurse, a doctor or an astronaut. Becoming an entrepreneur and starting their own business is not usually top of mind for children. Yet, it's been estimated that, in five years'...

Celebrating outstanding SA solutions

Microsoft has announced the winners of the 2017 Partner of the Year Awards at a gala function that took place last week Tuesday at Sandton Convention Centre. These annual awards recognise the cream of the crop in terms of Microsoft partners, who have demonstrated...

Small businesses can punch above their weight

IoT and ERP is a powerful combination that gives African SMEs the agility to enter large supply chains and compete head-on with the big guys, says Deirdre Fryer, Product Manager for Africa at Syspro Africa. Stop for just a minute and take a look at your office...

Telkom offers new Huawei Mate 10 devices

The new Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design devices are available on Telkom FreeMe contracts. The devices are available on FreeMe 1GB, 2GB, 5GB, 10Gb, 20GB, and Unlimited for both new and existing Telkom subscribers, on prepaid, post-paid and hybrid...

How to master the multi-cloud landscape

Overcoming reticence and an aversion to change is pivotal to benefiting from the multi-cloud world, says Martin Walshaw, Senior Systems Engineer at F5 Networks. The artist John Constable once said that "we see nothing 'til we truly understand it". This is a timely...

Howler takes care of matric Ragers

As matrics prepare to wrap-up their final exam and celebrate the end of 12-years of school at the annual Rage Festival in Durban this December, their safety is the number one concern for their parents. Event-technology platform Howler, the festival's cashless partner,...

Discover Digital launches digitally interactive EPG

Discover Digital has developed an advanced new digitally interactive electronic programme guide (EPG) system for broadcasters and digital TV streaming services. Stephen Watson, MD of Discover Digital, says the EPG was developed internally to address the need for an...

OpenWeb rewards clients with Avios

OpenWeb.co.za has announced a partnership with travel rewards company Avios to enable its clients to collect Avios on their connectivity purchases. OpenWeb provides affordable high quality ADSL, fibre and LTE connectivity across South Africa. Currently, customers in...

Samsung tackles IoT data security

Samsung Electronics has introduced its integrated Secure Element (SE) solution for Internet of Things (IoT) applications that offers a turn-key service for hardware and software needs. As the benefits of IoT devices grow, so does the importance of security throughout...

Altron invests R4m in SA’s youth

JSE-listed Altron's Altech Radio Holdings (ARH) has handed over ICT laboratories worth a total of R4-million to three Gauteng schools to enhance the teaching process and improve the learner experience. The handover, the second phase of ARH's ICT community upliftment...

BI Analyst – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Are you a highly analytical problem-solver with a passion for turning data into actionable insights? We are seeking a talented Business Intelligence Analyst with a strong command of SQL, Python, and a track record of delivering high-impact business insights. In this...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Purpose : To understand business requirements, conduct research and analysis and make recommendations and system changes that will improve process efficiencies and ensure system enhancements. Responsible for optimising financial processes and enhancing data accuracy....

Senior Python Developer LW

Design, develop, and maintain software applications, ensuring stability, reliability, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and interpret business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Write clean, efficient, and...

BI Consultant (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Software Developer

Our client is hiring!Location: George, Garden Route5 plus years' experience needed. Why consider this opportunity? Beautiful Location: Live and work in the heart of the Garden Route, surrounded by stunning landscapes.Purpose-Driven: Join a company that values making a...

Senior Python Developer LW – Western Cape Cape Town

Design, develop, and maintain software applications, ensuring stability, reliability, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and interpret business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Write clean, efficient, and...

Software Developer – Western Cape George

Our client is hiring!Location: George, Garden Route5 plus years' experience needed. Why consider this opportunity? Beautiful Location: Live and work in the heart of the Garden Route, surrounded by stunning landscapes.Purpose-Driven: Join a company that values making a...

PHP Developer

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in PHP, along with front-end development skills in HTML, Bootstrap, CSS, and JavaScript. Proficiency in charting frameworks such as [URL Removed] and backend technologies like MySQL is essential. The role requires working...

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