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....

Data growth drives Telkom revenues

Data has led Telkom’s improved revenues for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025. Group data revenue is up 9,6% to R6,86-billion, increasing 8.5,5% year-to-date and contributing 60% to total revenue. Mobile data revenue grew 12,9%, while fibre-related data revenue...

Mustek anticipates improved earnings

Mustek's shareholders have been  informed that, for the half year ended 31 December 2025, the group’s headline earnings per share is expected to be between 250% and 270% higher than reported in the comparative period at between 82,13 cents and 86,83 cents (31 December...

How AGOA expiry will impact African export diversification

Unless the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is renewed, African exporters of agricultural products and light manufactures could face shrinking market access to the US, undermining prospects for diversification. This is according to a statement from United...

Global manufacturing faces rising cyberthreats

Once overlooked in favour of data-rich industries, today’s manufacturing industry has become one of the most attractive targets for cyberattackers – with factories caught in the crossfire of ransomware economics, geopolitical conflict, and global supply chain...

Shifting crime trends in SA – are you prepared?

The latest Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey has revealed that despite slightly improved perceptions of safety within South African communities, housebreaking and burglaries remain a key concern. In 2024/2025, an estimated 1,5-million incidents were...

IBM and AMD collaborate with Zyphra on AI infrastructure

IBM and AMD have announced a collaboration to deliver advanced AI infrastructure to Zyphra, an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) research and product company based in San Francisco. Under a multi-year agreement between IBM and Zyphra, IBM is positioned to...

A new blueprint for optimum leadership

Given the current state of disruption in South Africa’s economic and political landscapes, traditional leadership frameworks are no longer enough to take the country forward, according to research by Dr Phyllis Ndlovu, CEO of Kisima Psychological Services, who says...

High demand drives new vehicle sales

New vehicle sales were up 24,3% in September to 54 700 units, by some margin (2 820 units) the highest-selling month so far this year. It was also the third consecutive month of volumes above 50 000 units and rounded out 12 months of continual growth for the new...

Technology, geopolitics, environment add to business risk

There has been a sharp rise in risks associated with geopolitical volatility and a broader shift in how organisations perceive and prioritise risk, according to AON’s 2025 edition of its Global Risk Management Survey, which has tracked the most-pressing risks for...

Bitcoin rallies on US government shutdown

Bitcoin will continue its upward price momentum as the US government shutdown grinds on. This is the prediction of Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group, who points out that the cryptocurrency pushed higher as the US Congress failed to secure a deal on funding,...

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Cross-border trade gives African entrepreneurs access to new markets

Growth-focused businesses in South Africa are increasingly looking to cross-border trade for opportunities to develop their bottom-line and deepen their revenue channels. A combination of the right banking partner and technology is making this a viable option for...

IBM expands software availability to 92 countries in AWS Marketplace

IBM has announced that the availability of its software portfolio is expanding globally to 92 countries in AWS Marketplace. The expansion goes beyond Denmark, France, Germany, UK and US, where the software is currently available and it will now be available in 18...

Distance learning: due diligence must go beyond credentials

The distance learning sector in South Africa continues to grow apace, as prospective students seek alternative pathways to costly full-time, in-person university studies. But with this growth has come the proverbial explosion of offerings on the market, many of which...

An expert takes a closer look at education policies

With the upcoming elections looming, South Africa's political parties are all promising education reform, but will their plans deliver real change? Voters must separate well-intentioned promises from practical solutions to identify if any of these plans can truly move...

Rural schools benefit from online maths and science support

Pupils at six rural schools in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga are showing exceptional academic progress in mathematics and science thanks to a partnership between Mondi and the Ligbron e-Learning System. The Ligbron e-Learning System is a distance-learning project...

TelkomLearn aims to empower every child

TelkomLearn is a new digital learning platform poised to transform access to premium educational resources. The platform provides quality courses through accredited partners. TelkomLearn offers a comprehensive suite of digital learning resources, aggregating credible...

Payfast rebrands to Network International

The company Payfast has rebranded to become Network International. Its online e-commerce payment platform, is now 'Payfast by Network'. "Our partners, merchants, and consumers can expect the same quality payment experience from the 'Payfast by Network' e-commerce...

Koosh Panday joins AFSUG board

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced the appointment of Koosh Panday to its board of directors. Panday currently serves as an SAP Alliance Partner and programme delivery lead at Accenture. Previously, he held several key positions in the industrial...

Nutanix wins Intelligent Data Centres Storage Partner Award

Nutanix has won the Intelligent Data Centres Storage Partner Award at the inaugural Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2024. "We are thrilled to receive the Intelligent Data Centres Storage Partner Award at the Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2024," says Alex Russell,...

Tech bootcamps help to bridge the skills gap

As we approach the midpoint of 2024, hundreds of thousands of matriculants face critical decisions about their professional future. Tech-based careers, buoyed by the rapid digitisation of almost all aspects of our lives, present lucrative opportunities. By Riaz Moola,...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and methodical Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience. The successful candidate will assist in building and developing omni-channel communication and activation solutions, support project scoping, management,...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a dynamic SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) to power next-gen Group Reporting and financial analytics. You'll design the data structures, build the models, optimise the reports, and shape the future of global financial insights, all with the...

Full Stack PHP Developer

We're looking for a talented Full Stack PHP Developer to join our client's team. You'll be responsible for building, maintaining, and improving web applications across the full stack - from database design and backend logic to responsive front-end interfaces. Key...

Senior Java & Angular Developer (Contract) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...

Full Stack PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We're looking for a talented Full Stack PHP Developer to join our client's team. You'll be responsible for building, maintaining, and improving web applications across the full stack - from database design and backend logic to responsive front-end interfaces. Key...

TECHNICAL PROJECTS MANAGER

Technical Projects Manager Engineering Degree with Additional Project Management Qualification with Tissue or Paper&Pulp Industry experience- East Rand, GautengTECHNICAL PROJECTS MANAGER Batchelor's Degree in Engineering with Additional Qualification in PROJECT...

TECHNICAL PROJECTS MANAGER – Gauteng Primrose

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