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....

New cars sales still resilient

The new car buying trend has continued unabated into the new year, with January figures reflecting a 7,5% increase in total vehicle sales and passenger car volumes up 7,1%. “This is a welcome and encouraging sign for the local motor industry at a time when both the...

AI becomes more inclusive with African language foundations

Google and a consortium of African research institutions announced the launch of WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset designed to catalyse research and build more inclusive AI technologies. The dataset bridges a critical digital divide for over...

Vumacam takes to the skies

Vumacam is partnering with Drone Force to step up crime prevention and monitoring in South Africa. Drone Force deploys CAA-compliant unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) housed in docking stations that enable remote operation. These “drone-in-a-box” solutions can launch,...

The looming threat of Web session hijacking

A new Kaspersky report reveals that 87% of randomly surveyed websites display cookie notifications - yet most users remain unaware of the serious threats posed by these small data files. Cookies are text files stored by browsers to enhance website functionality and...

Redvine expands into Europe

Redvine Networks, the managed secure SD-WAN and networking service provider and VeloCloud distributor, is expanding its global footprint with the launch of four European gateway locations and the establishment of a strategic presence in France. “At Redvine, we see...

Bolt strengthens safety measures

Following recent attacks on e-hailing drivers, Bolt says it is sending a clear message: Any act of violence or criminal behaviour against drivers or passengers will not be tolerated. To protect drivers, new high-risk area alerts are being introduced to warn them of...

New head for Ericsson South Africa

Sandile Dhlomo has been appointed head of Ericsson South Africa and a member of the company’s West and Southern Africa leadership team. With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and digital industry - and having held several senior roles in the...

Views on US economy improve, but concerns remain

Business executives have a slightly improved view of the economy but continue to be wary of inflation and tariff impacts. This is according to the third-quarter AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey that polls CEOs, chief financial officers, controllers and other...

The increasing influence of AI on ESG strategies

Companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, according to new research from GlobalData. This integration of AI into ESG practices is transforming how organisations approach...

Global regulators endorse blueprint for future digital ecosystems

At the Global Symposium for Regulators this week in Riyadh, telecommunications regulators from around the world have endorsed guidelines to help them build digital ecosystems for essential national services like healthcare, education, and finance. The GSR-25 Best...

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CMC Networks Partners with Cerba Lancet Africa

CMC Networks has partnered with Cerba Lancet Africa, the leading force in local clinical pathology and medical diagnosis in Africa, to boost healthcare across the continent. The partnership supports digital health innovation with a combination of solutions spanning...

Energy storage vital for African economic development

During the Solar Power Africa conference, which took place in Cape Town this week, one of the overarching themes was the role solar storage solutions have to play in driving economic development across Africa. In a sub-forum at the event, Huawei underlined the growing...

A new approach to connectivity is needed

To reap the potential benefits of a cloud-centric framework, organisations both large and small have rushed to the hyperscalers and adopted a cloud-first strategy to digitise their operations. They've built at pace - moving more applications to the cloud and closing...

How to leverage tech for customer experience in 2024

Customer experience has fundamentally changed. In fact, today it is in a state of constant evolution alongside the development of technologies such as generative AI, automation and personalised computing. Technology is shifting the way businesses facilitate the...

Could speed dating for talent be the new recruitment super tool?

Finding the right candidate for a position is vital but can be a time-consuming process, particularly when faced with several applications, as is common in graduate recruitment programmes. By Zanele Lecage, IT recruitment consultant at Altron Karabina Much like...

How to take a mine’s logistics chain from good to great

With the South African economy heavily reliant on commodities and an energy crisis in Europe, thousands of mineral-laden trucks make daily runs to the country's ports. By Justin Coetzee, CEO of GoMetro Commodity traders need to know where their ore is, fleet managers...

Cryptocurrency and soccer: Same goals for different folks

Does the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) have anything to do with cryptocurrency? Only if you recognise that the talent, skills, quick thinking, and careful planning that define the sport of soccer are inherently invaluable to supporting investment decision-making,...

The evolution of Africa’s printing industry beyond 2024

The African printing market showed signs of recovery from the pandemic in 2022 and 2023, but many of the after-effects linger as we move into 2024. Remote and hybrid work - and the drive towards digital transformation - continue to shape the market even as memories of...

Why SA needs to increase its investment in innovation

South Africa is a leading country in the innovation investment ecosystem across Africa, but the current rate of investment is falling short. By Mmaki Jantjies, group executive of innovation and transformation at Telkom With disruptive emerging technologies affecting...

RS Pro expands electronics engineering range

RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group, has expanded its RS Pro electronics engineering range with 1 900 new products across 20 technologies. This expansion is specifically curated for professionals engaged in R&D, PCB development, equipment and machinery...

Project Manager – Western Cape Kuils River NU

Lead transformative solar projects that power the future of clean energy. Is this you?You're a natural leader who thrives in dynamic environments and stays calm under pressure. Integrity, accountability, and results drive your work, and you're motivated by making a...

Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you obsessed with models, fascinated by deep learning, and excited by the idea of designing AI systems that actually matter? We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help build advanced vision-inspection and anomaly-detection tools that push the boundaries of...

Senior Scrum Master

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.JOB DESCRIPTION Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Coach team members on...

Data Scientist (Senior) 2287

Research, design and implement Deep Learning models.Understand user requirements and deploy deep learning solutions to solve complex business problems.Continuously improve performance, efficiency and scalability of existing models and algorithms.Establish efficient...

Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you obsessed with models, fascinated by deep learning, and excited by the idea of designing AI systems that actually matter? We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help build advanced vision-inspection and anomaly-detection tools that push the boundaries of...

Senior Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.JOB DESCRIPTION Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Coach team members on...

Data Scientist (Senior) 2287 – Gauteng Pretoria

Research, design and implement Deep Learning models.Understand user requirements and deploy deep learning solutions to solve complex business problems.Continuously improve performance, efficiency and scalability of existing models and algorithms.Establish efficient...

IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

IT Project Manager | Stellenbosch, Cape TownFull-time | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in-office) Are you a driven, tech-savvy Project Manager who thrives on turning great ideas into seamless software solutions?Do you get a kick out of seeing complex IT projects come to...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1613

Analyze business requirements and technical specifications to design and develop the backend architecture of software applications / platforms.Select and implement appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and databases to meet the application's functional and...

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