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....

Youth education a security imperative in Africa

With organisations experiencing an average of 2 207 cyber attacks per week according to Check Point’s Threat Intelligence Report, cyber security is a major problem facing enterprises, governments, and seasoned professionals. Today’s digital threats target schools,...

AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy

AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...

Brands that don’t prioritise Gen X could be losing out

South Africa’s Gen X is an economic powerhouse accounting for 21,4% of the country’s total spending – and it’s an influential segment that brands can ill-afford to ignore. This is according to research from NielsenIQ (NIQ), in collaboration with World Data Lab (WDL),...

Key African industries dangerously overestimate their cyber defences

There is a distinct mismatch between employer perceptions and employee experience of organisational cybersecurity in some key African industries – with potentially costly consequences, according to a new report from KnowBe4. The report - Africa Human Risk Management...

From romance to recovery: crypto scams targeting SA

New data from Luno reveals that while crypto-related scams affect less than 1% of the platform’s 14-million customers, scams and fraudulent misrepresentation remain the most prevalent forms of fraud in digital currency. Customers are defrauded in various ways. John, a...

Is AI underrated as a travel agent?

Less than a third (23%) of South Africans trust AI to plan trips, but 98% of those that do are satisfied with this experience – and 83% plan to use it in the future, according to a new Kaspersky report. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an...

Nvidia updates AI model for Project G-Assist

At Gamescom, Nvidia is releasing its first major update to Project G‑Assist — an experimental on-device AI assistant that allows users to tune their Nvidia RTX systems with voice and text commands. The update brings a new AI model that uses 40% less VRAM, improves...

SoftBank Group and Intel in $2B investment deal

SoftBank Group and Intel have signed a definitive securities purchase agreement, under which SoftBank will make a $2-billion investment in Intel common stock. Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, comments: “Semiconductors are the foundation of every...

AFSUG appoints Corlia van Zyl as vice-chair

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced appointment of Corlia van Zyl as the new vice-chair of the AFSUG board of directors. Van Zyl currently serves as digital and technology director at Heineken Beverages, and has been an active AFSUG Board Member since...

MTN refocuses business, shuffles exco

Under its Ambition 2025 strategy, the MTN group is streamlining its focus into three principal platforms of connectivity, fintech and digital Infrastructure. The board believes this three-platform approach will best position the group to capture value from the...

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GenAI and its impact on payment fraud

The accessibility of generative AI tools has lowered the barriers for would-be criminals, while the transition to hybrid work models and geographically dispersed teams has expanded the attack surfaces they can exploit. In this context, the overlap of AI technology and...

IBM, AWS expand relationship to offer GenAI

IBM has announced an expansion of its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help more mutual clients operationalize and derive value from generative artificial intelligence (AI). As part of this, IBM Consulting aims to deepen and expand its generative AI...

What to look for when buying a battery

A recent uptake in loadshedding, coupled with current availability of affordable, reliable, and energy-efficient alternative power equipment, has seen more South African consumers purchasing batteries for home use and storage. With a selection of affordable, high...

Cybercriminals will prey on unwary consumers this festive season

While South African consumers are generally alert to common cyber scams such as fake e-commerce sites, there are many other ways cybercriminals could compromise consumers' digital security and financial well-being. This is the warning from committee members of the...

Keep data safe or pay the price

With the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), organisations in South Africa need to prioritise stringent data security measures or otherwise risk facing significant penalties and implications, writes Lisa Strydom, senior manager of...

Vertiv debuts prefabricated mass timber solutions

Vertiv has introduced the  TimberMod variant of its Vertiv Power Module and SmartMod families, featuring mass timber as a key structural component instead of steel for prefabricated modular (PFM) data centre solutions. Available in North America and in Europe, Middle...

Dell names top SA partners for 2023

Dell Technologies announced the winners of the South Africa Partner Awards 2023 at the recent Dell Technologies Forum. The Awards recognise partners for growing their business within the Dell Technologies Partner Programme and unlocking new possibilities for their...

Building networks for the new digital age

As the likes of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) integrate into business operations, companies are becoming more reliant than ever on the cloud. By Todd Schoeman, BT client business director in South Africa With multi and hybrid cloud...

GenAI and its impact on payment fraud

The accessibility of generative AI tools has lowered the barriers for would-be criminals, while the transition to hybrid work models and geographically dispersed teams has expanded the attack surfaces they can exploit. In this context, the overlap of AI technology and...

Human touch helps in navigating fibre Internet woes

Fibre network operators (FNOs) and Internet service providers (ISPs) are constantly bombarded with calls from customers and subscribers regarding their fibre internet service – the connection, its up-time, speed, etc. Who is responsible for fixing their fibre internet...

Data Analyst(Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for turning raw data into powerful insights? Do you thrive in enterprise environments, leveraging cutting-edge BI and visualization tools to support IT network operations? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for...

Data Analyst(Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for turning raw data into powerful insights? Do you thrive in enterprise environments, leveraging cutting-edge BI and visualization tools to support IT network operations? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for...

SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA) – 24 MONTHS FTC

The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, administer and secure system databases as well as troubleshoot any database issues affecting system performance and ensure data quality across the databases. As an SQL Server Database Administrator, you will be responsible...

Technical Analyst (Connectivity)

Ready to grow your career in systems implementation? We're looking for a tech-savvy professional who combines strong technical integration skills with proactive client communication and a passion for technology in Pretoria East.As the Technical Analyst: Connectivity,...

Business Systems Engineer (Citrusdal)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing startup company in the Agriculture industry seeks a highly driven Business Systems Engineer who will be responsible for analysing, designing, and implementing business systems that align with the organization's goals. You will be part of a...

Senior SQL Database Administrator

Our client is looking for a solid DBA with at least 5 years good commercial experience. This role will suit a qualified DBA who is looking for a REMOTE-BASED half day role (4 hours per day) position, though the demand is growing and the hours may increase at mutual...

Software Engineer (Backend) (C#.Net & T-SQL) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Software Engineer (Backend) is wanted by a global CPaaS Provider where you will design, optimise and maintain software services capable of handling thousands of transactions per second. Stability and speed are paramount in...

Technical Analyst (Connectivity) – Gauteng Pretoria

Ready to grow your career in systems implementation? We're looking for a tech-savvy professional who combines strong technical integration skills with proactive client communication and a passion for technology in Pretoria East.As the Technical Analyst: Connectivity,...

Business Systems Engineer (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Citrusdal

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing startup company in the Agriculture industry seeks a highly driven Business Systems Engineer who will be responsible for analysing, designing, and implementing business systems that align with the organization's goals. You will be part of a...

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