The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

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...

Corporate phishing technique uses popular AI web development platform

Kaspersky has discovered that attackers have begun exploiting another legitimate service for malicious purposes – this time it is Tencent EdgeOne Pages, a platform for creating and hosting web applications. Attackers are misusing its capabilities to generate phishing...

UK bans social media for under-16s

The UK government today banned social media platforms from offering services to under-16s. The government plans to use the same model for a social media ban as Australia. This would capture user-to-user platforms, whose purpose is to enable social interaction...

SMEs shift from survival to disciplined growth in 2026

South African SMEs are entering a new phase of measured optimism, balancing improving local conditions with ongoing global uncertainty. This is according to Lula’s latest SME Pulse Report, which points to improving affordability and operating conditions, alongside a...

Gamblers say they’re in control. The data suggests otherwise

A new national study conducted by local research technology company Yazi has revealed concerning insights into the realities of online gambling in South Africa, uncovering a pattern of financial sacrifice, informal borrowing and loss-chasing behaviour that often sits...

Early mental health support remains out of reach for men

As South Africa marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, data from Lyra Southern Africa highlights a clear and persistent gap between mental health need and help‑seeking behaviour. Men account for just three in 10 users of employee wellness programmes, despite...

Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?

The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...

AI in the boardroom: The personal liability of the board

Company directors who delegate their fiduciary duties to an AI model or adopt its output as their own decision risk losing their Business Judgement Rule protection, according to a leading legal consultancy. “The King V Code, the Companies Act and common law all...

The hidden human cost of online gambling in SA

Nearly three quarters (72%) of South African online gamblers describe themselves as being in control of their gambling. Yet a new national study by Yazi reveals a more troubling reality beneath the industry's rapid growth: widespread financial sacrifice, informal...

Two-thirds of Docker Hub images contain critical vulnerabilities

An analysis conducted using Kaspersky Container Security has revealed that only one out of every 10 Docker Hub images analysed - including those with 10 000 to 1-million downloads - was fully up to date. Experts warn that aside from software vulnerabilities, and the...

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Peach Payments adds Apple Pay in Mauritius

African payment service provider Peach Payments is bringing its merchants in Mauritius Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — while...

Obsidian Systems strengthens Red Hat specialisations

Obsidian Systems has joined the Red Hat Specialised Partner Program for the Mission Critical Automation specialisation, strengthening its ability to support South African organisations as automation becomes a core requirement for modern IT operations. The recognition...

Vertiv slashes cooling energy consumption for Acciona data centre

Vertiv has announced the successful modernisation of the cooling infrastructure at Acciona’s corporate headquarters data centre in Madrid. Acciona shared that the project delivered about 70% reduction in cooling-related energy consumption, and projected a return on...

Still Good wins 2026 Startup of the Year Award

Innovation City, in collaboration with Absa and Payfast by Network, hosted the 2026 Startup of the Year Awards, celebrating South African startups driving growth, innovation, and global expansion. The event took the form of a high-energy pitch competition. Still Good,...

Beyond AI skills: 10 roles that pay you to think differently

The World Economic Forum predicts that nearly 40% of on-the-job skills will change by 2030. The capabilities gaining ground aren't just technical. Creative thinking, resilience, and analytical thinking are rising just as fast as AI and big data. And the tasks least...

Local language models critical for accurate AI transcription

As AI becomes more deeply embedded in business systems, South African companies need to assess whether the underlying language tools are fit for the local market. This is the view of Euphoria Telecom MD Warren Hawkins, who says: “Transcription accuracy is becoming a...

Is materials risk killing African renewables’ returns?

Africa’s booming renewable energy market is sitting on a hidden risk that could wipe out much of the upside returns that investors expect from the popular small to mid‑size solar‑plus‑battery plants. Frederik Theron, chief operating officer of Sustain Group, warns...

Build a successful career in supply chain

In a world of constant disruption, African supply chains are under pressure to become faster, smarter and more resilient. But while the supply chain landscape is shifting, one fact remains unchanged: the success of supply chains depends on the people who manage them....

Africa’s election cycle puts service delivery under the spotlight

African governments face two powerful converging forces this year: a rapid acceleration in digital government initiatives, and one of the most intense election cycles in the continent’s recent history. By Lance Williams, public sector lead at SAP Africa At least 24...

PROCESS AUTOMATION ENGINEER (FTC) JHB

ROLE OVERVIEW We are recruiting a Process Automation Engineer (Workplace Productivity) on behalf of our client - a leading financial services organisation with a significant presence across South Africa and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior...

DevOps Engineer

Seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and enhance cloud-native software delivery environments within a high-performing engineering culture. The role focuses on CI/CD automation, infrastructure provisioning, cloud operations, and ensuring reliable deployment across...

PROCESS AUTOMATION ENGINEER (FTC) JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg

ROLE OVERVIEW We are recruiting a Process Automation Engineer (Workplace Productivity) on behalf of our client - a leading financial services organisation with a significant presence across South Africa and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior...

DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and enhance cloud-native software delivery environments within a high-performing engineering culture. The role focuses on CI/CD automation, infrastructure provisioning, cloud operations, and ensuring reliable deployment across...

Jnr Kit Controller – Cape Town

Leading medical equipment supplier is looking for a Junior Kit Controller. Stock control experience in the medical / healthcare industry is essential. This position is based in Cape Town.Areas of ResponsibilityPreparation Territory and Procedural KitsDelivery and...

Junior Data Analyst (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A thriving Managed Service Provider seeks a Junior Data Analyst who enjoys working with real-world operational data and engaging with stakeholders to solve business problems. Your core role will entail helping turn operational, commercial, and performance...

Jnr Kit Controller – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town

Leading medical equipment supplier is looking for a Junior Kit Controller. Stock control experience in the medical / healthcare industry is essential. This position is based in Cape Town.Areas of ResponsibilityPreparation Territory and Procedural KitsDelivery and...

Junior Data Analyst (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A thriving Managed Service Provider seeks a Junior Data Analyst who enjoys working with real-world operational data and engaging with stakeholders to solve business problems. Your core role will entail helping turn operational, commercial, and performance...

Wealth Management Administrator – In Office – Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a well-established Wealth Management business seeking an experienced Operations Support professional to join their Cape Town team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong operational background within Financial Services who enjoys...

Software Developer in AI / Machine Learning Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on AI/Machine Learning Engineer to build and deploy intelligent solutions in a real-world environment.The role focuses on end-to-end AI delivery, from data processing and model development to production deployment.You will work on scalable,...

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