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....

Applications open for the Cleantech Innovation Challenge 2026

For South Africa, the quest for energy, climate and economic development grows more urgent by the year. For provinces, this path of progress is perilous in various ways as mines endure job losses, green energy projects wrestle with grid constraints, farms lay at the...

These are the networks that will keep Artemis II connected

NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images, video, and vital mission data must traverse thousands of miles,...

Einstein Cross opens a new window to dark matter

An international team of astronomers,  including one from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has spotted a very rare sight in the early Universe: a galaxy that appears as an “Einstein Cross” – four bright images arranged like a cross, with an extra fifth image shining...

SA graduates face tough path to adulthood

A new report by the University of Cape Town’s Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. The research – The First 100 Paychecks – says that more than 80% of surveyed...

Gemini in Chrome AI browser is a privacy nightmare

The newest Gemini in Chrome mobile AI browser collects the most user information out of all AI browsers recently analysed by Surfshark. It collects data such as users’ names, precise location, and browsing history. And a cybersecurity expert has drawn attention to an...

Bitcoin breaks record at $125k

Bitcoin has broken through $125 000 for the first time in its history, and deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts the cryptocurrency will climb to $150 000 before the end of the year, supported by a weaker dollar, sustained institutional inflows, and political backing...

Listen to municipal engineers to prevent infrastructure collapse

Marking Transport Month, the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) is calling for urgent reform in how infrastructure decisions are made - warning that many ongoing failures in transport and public infrastructure are rooted in one critical...

Collaboration and education key to fixing SA’s failing logistics

This Transport Month, supply chain industry body SAPICS is putting the spotlight on the critical link between transport infrastructure and national supply chain resilience and says that collaboration and education are key to building a safe, world-class logistics...

Seacom, Sentech to ‘turbocharge’ local tech SMMEs

Seacom and Sentech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the growth of SMMEs in the local telecommunications sector and advance their contribution to the digital economy through targeted support. The 12-month collaboration also recognises the...

AI leaders outpace laggards with double revenue growth

The performance gap between AI leaders and laggards is widening fast with agentic AI emerging as a powerful force shaping future-built companies, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Globally, 5% of companies qualify as “future-built” for AI....

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Airlink to implement new distribution capability

Airlink will begin introducing new distribution capabilities (NDC) in its transactions with the travel trade from 31 July 2024. The transition and implementation of NDC (version 21.3) follows over a year's work by Airlink's commercial department to refine and enhance...

Virtual commissioning a new frontier in legal proceedings

Technological innovations continue to play a critical role in how business is conducted, hence the notable surge in the integration of technology into business practices, including the execution of contracts through electronic means. In 2023, the Canadian ruling on...

HR analytics and its role in enhancing HR functions

Human resources (HR) analytics has become an essential tool in transforming traditional HR functions, providing invaluable insights that bolster decision-making processes. This data-driven approach equips HR professionals with the knowledge to make well-informed...

Key considerations for cybersecurity and the future of work

The last few years have changed all aspects of working and we're now embracing a very different workplace where industries have implemented flexible working models as they move towards a more permanent hybrid state. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell...

Upgrade your skills and close the digital divide

Do you have the skills to pay the bills? You need digital skills to succeed in your career or get the most from your own business or side hustle. Yet, many of us lack some of the basic digital skills, creating a divide between our dreams and our opportunities. What...

Why delivery times are important in e-commerce

One reason that big-name online retail stores like Amazon enjoy the market share they do is because of the speeds at which they deliver. In 2023 the company delivered goods to members using its Prime service at faster-than-ever speeds globally, with 7-billion items...

Enterprise AI isn’t about more data – it’s about the right data

Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform every aspect of business operations, yet a lot of companies lack clarity on how to get from pilot to full production and value realisation. In today's digital landscape they struggle with islands of data spread across...

Take your customer experience to new heights

A good customer experience (CX) has a delicate balance between relevance and respect, data precision, and human empathy. Thanks to advancements in cloud technologies and artificial intelligence, additional opportunities are created to use CX and drive new business...

Technology makes health and safety more attractive to project teams

Maintaining exceptional health and safety (H&S) standards is integral to the ongoing success of any project in the mining, construction, and engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) industries. However, the time and expenses involved can be...

AI, advanced analytics help to beat insurance fraud

Despite higher inflation, interest rates and cost of living, the South African insurances market experienced a revival during the last two years, with the gross written premium across the local insurances market expected to show an annual growth rate of 5,14% from...

Software Developer – RPA – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

A leading company based in Durban is seeking a Software Developer with experience in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This role is well-suited to an individual who enjoys a balance between development and automation, rather than full-time coding. The ideal candidate...

Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer

This role provides the opportunity to work at the intersection of data engineering and analytics, making a tangible impact on business strategy and operations. You will work with cutting-edge tools, collaborate with diverse teams, and help shape the data strategy...

Data Administrator

One of our clients is looking for an energetic candidate that will primarily focus on maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise level data exchanges, APIs, control processes between their sites, servers and customers. Key Requirements National Diploma in Information...

Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

This role provides the opportunity to work at the intersection of data engineering and analytics, making a tangible impact on business strategy and operations. You will work with cutting-edge tools, collaborate with diverse teams, and help shape the data strategy...

Data Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is looking for an energetic candidate that will primarily focus on maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise level data exchanges, APIs, control processes between their sites, servers and customers. Key Requirements National Diploma in Information...

Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales

Job OverviewThe Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst will capture, analyse, and document business requirements, support software delivery, and facilitate change management, testing, and stakeholder communication. Key Responsibilities Define and document business functions, processes, and system...

Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales – Remote Remote

Job OverviewThe Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

The Business Analyst will capture, analyse, and document business requirements, support software delivery, and facilitate change management, testing, and stakeholder communication. Key Responsibilities Define and document business functions, processes, and system...

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