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....

Manufacturers still under siege from cybercriminals

The percentage of industrial control systems (ICS) on which malicious objects were blocked reached 19,6% globally in Q1 202, according to a new Kaspersky ICS CERT report, with the cybersecurity specialists blocking malware from 10 052 different malware families of...

Impact-driven companies selected for 2026 Accelerator

Ninety One is proud to announce the companies selected for the 2026 cohort of the Ninety One Accelerator in support of the Earthshot Prize. Working in partnership with Endeavor South Africa, the programme supports high-growth founders building innovative, impactful...

Canal+ lists on the JSE

Global media and entertainment company Canal+ has listed on the JSE Main Board. CANAL+ listed on the London Stock Exchange in December 2024 and, using the fast-track framework, today becomes the first ever French company to list on the JSE. It is the only global media...

Nvidia Isaac GR00T is a reference for academic research

Nvidia has announced the Nvidia Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot, the first open humanoid robot reference design built on Nvidia Jetson Thor and the Nvidia Isaac GR00T open development platform. The reference design helps democratize frontier humanoid robotics...

NVIDIA launches open frontier foundation model for physical AI

  NVIDIA this week launched NVIDIA Cosmos 3, an open world foundation model for physical AI built on a mixture-of-transformers architecture that combines vision reasoning, world generation and action prediction in a single system. Cosmos 3 is the world’s first...

MTN partners with Wakanda to support spaza shops

MTN South Africa has partnered with Wakanda through the Digital Innovation for Modernising the Independent Economy (DIME) initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which aims to empower township entrepreneurs through practical digital solutions,...

SA the top African target for digital fraud

South Africa had the highest rate of suspected digital fraud among the African countries analysed in a new study, with 3% of transactions involving consumers in South Africa being suspected of digital fraud during 2025 – slightly below the global average of 3,8%. In...

Cybersecurity hiring stalls as IT leaders face corporate pushback

The cybersecurity skills gap challenges persist in a high-stakes landscape where cybercriminals weaponise AI and IT professionals lack the profiency to use AI defensively, according to Fortinet’s 2026 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report. The latest study reveals...

SA’s democracy can’t be taken for granted

As South Africa marks 30 years of constitutional democracy, leading legal scholars and public intellectuals have warned that the country’s democratic future will depend not only on the strength of the Constitution, but on accountable leadership, active citizenship,...

Structural shifts redefine how African markets work

The era of expansion-led growth in Africa is over, with the continent’s business leadership class pivoting from growth narrative to institutional proof, according to the latest IndustryTrends Report from TheBoardroom Africa. The report brings together insights from 30...

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CMC Networks partners with Avant Communications

CMC Networks has partnered with Avant Communications, an IT decision-making platform and technology distributor, to support enterprises with connectivity across EMEA. The partnership provides Avant’s global partner network of advisors and enterprises with streamlined...

Forget prompts, manifesto engineering lets AI work with you

By Barry Buck - Most people prompt AI like they’re writing a Jira ticket. Specs, requirements, acceptance criteria. The output matches the input – competent, narrow, exactly what was asked for and nothing more. Then they wonder why their AI experiments feel...

SAS AI Navigator aims to bring order to AI chaos

The rush to implement AI leaves organisations struggling to track its use, with the promise of increased productivity leading to overreliance on unproven AI without sufficient trustworthy AI safeguards. To bring order to the chaos, SAS AI Navigator will soon be...

Sage expands Sage Intacct Advisory

Sage has announced new AI-powered capabilities in Sage Intacct Advisory, an evolution of the Sage Intacct Accountants Programme. The upgrade provides a more structured, service-led approach, using AI-powered workflows and industry-specific templates and tools to...

IFC and Standard Chartered partner on supply chain finance

The World Bank Group, through its private sector arm – the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – and Standard Chartered have announced a new risk sharing facility aimed at strengthening supply chains and boosting business growth across Africa. The partnership will...

Vertiv acquires Strategic Thermal Labs

Vertiv has acquired Strategic Thermal Labs LLC (STL), a specialist in advanced liquid-cooling technologies. As compute requirements continue to intensify, the interaction between server-side liquid cooling and supporting infrastructure increasingly influences broader...

Paymenow and PayCurve merge

Earned wage access and employee financial wellness platform Paymenow has merged with Johannesburg fintech PayCurve. The combined business will operate under the Paymenow brand. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Stellenbosch, Paymenow now serves more than 750 000...

Meridian Realty adds AI visualisation to listings

Meridian Realty has launched Reimagine, a feature on its website that allows prospective buyers to instantly restyle property images and explore different design possibilities before visiting the home. According to Antonie Goosen, principal and founder of Meridian...

Experian announces Agent Trust for AI-driven commerce

Experian has launched Experian Agent Trust, a framework that establishes a secure, verifiable link between consumers and AI agents. As AI agents begin to search and transact autonomously, they introduce a fundamental challenge for businesses: how to trust an action...

Nigeria’s heat crisis fuels a new wave of startups

As heat intensifies across Nigeria, a new cohort of ventures is developing solutions to protect crops, reduce food spoilage and livestock losses, and equip hospitals and outdoor workers to anticipate and withstand extreme conditions. BFA Global, FSD Africa,...

Senior Test Analyst (SAP Hybris)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Analyst with strong experience in SAP Hybris to join our QA team. This role will focus on ensuring the quality and reliability of our eCommerce platforms through comprehensive testing, supporting a seamless customer...

Technical Lead – Camperdown KwaZulu – Natal

Our client who offers a wide range of vehicle solutions is looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join their dynamic team in Camperdown, KwaZulu - Natal. Overview of the position The Technical Lead will be responsible for the operation, performance, and...

Senior Test Analyst (SAP Hybris) – Western Cape Woodstock

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Analyst with strong experience in SAP Hybris to join our QA team. This role will focus on ensuring the quality and reliability of our eCommerce platforms through comprehensive testing, supporting a seamless customer...

Camunda Developer

We are seeking skilled Camunda Developers to join a dynamic technology team focused on designing, developing, and supporting enterprise workflow and process automation solutions. The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Camunda BPM, Java-based...

Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialist

We are looking for a Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialist to design, develop, and deliver trusted business intelligence and data analytics solutions that support operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be...

Camunda Developer – Gauteng Midrand

We are seeking skilled Camunda Developers to join a dynamic technology team focused on designing, developing, and supporting enterprise workflow and process automation solutions. The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Camunda BPM, Java-based...

Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialist – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialist to design, develop, and deliver trusted business intelligence and data analytics solutions that support operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be...

Technical Lead

TECHNICAL LEAD Location: Pietermaritzburg, KZNPlease note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application!NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: Heavy automotive industry experience...

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