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....

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

These are SA’s most in-demand jobs in 2026

Pnet has released its Job Market Trends Report for December 2025, including the Pnet Job Guide for the year ahead. The analysis highlights fierce competition for jobs with low barriers to entry in terms of experience and qualifications as well as healthy demand for...

WeThinkCode_ partners with South Cape TVET College

In an effort to scale access to software engineering education for underserved communities, WeThinkCode_ has partnered with South Cape TVET College to support a cohort of 30 students at the Hessequa Campus in Riversdale. The initiative is backed by the DG Murray Trust...

Liquid launches Business Internet Access in SA

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the launch of its Business Internet Access (BIA) service in South Africa. Designed to meet the demands of modern businesses of all sizes, BIA is a connectivity solution engineered to provide cost-effective Internet access...

AFSUG welcomes new board members

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced the appointment of four new directors. They are: Kammy Sing, chief operating officer of Discovery; Nthabiseng Thupana, senior manager: ERP at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS); Sne Dlamini, group...

Management changes at Boston IT Solutions

Chris Coetzee has stepped down as business director at Boston IT Solutions South Africa. Commercial manager Matt Parfitt has been appointed to oversee the operations of Boston IT Solutions South Africa in the interim. Coetzee has taken up the position of MD at...

How Africa can seize the AI advantage

Kathy Gibson reports – Realising the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for Africa requires commitment and hard work. This is the word from Kabelo Makwane, country manager of Google South Africa, addressing delegates to the Google AI in Action event taking...

Subglacial flood bursts through Greenland ice sheet

Using data from several Earth-observing satellites, including ESA’s CryoSat and the Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 missions, scientists have discovered that a huge flood beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet surged upwards with such force that it fractured the ice...

How SA is responding to 30% US tariffs

Last week’s announcement that the US will levy 30% tariffs on South African imports has thrown markets, and the rand into turmoil. The Department of Trade and Industry (dti), together with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, yesterday outlined...

SA’s transport system found to deepen inequality

A comprehensive new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has revealed that despite significant investments in public transport, South Africa’s transport system remains unjust – and its burdens fall heaviest on black communities, especially black...

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Load shedding impacts the property market

Load shedding continues to significantly reshape the attitudes of homeowners, and the expectations of buyers and sellers, in the South African property market. This is according to Renier Kriek, MD of Sentinel Homes, who says: "Enjoying one's home to the greatest...

Three trends enabling digital transformation in retail

The retail industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, witnessing intense digital transformation events that have resulted in in an e-commerce renaissance in South Africa. Look at Zara for example. Its new store in Sandton City allows customers to save...

How to make going hybrid a pleasure

Workers in the post-Covid economy are faced with a number of challenges, most notably the ability to connect to the office and work from anywhere at any time. Human capital management and wellness specialist consultancy Sensory Intelligence Consulting has compiled a...

AI’s impact on cybersecurity and cybercrime

AI has emerged as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionise both cybersecurity and cybercrime. On the defensive front, AI offers the promise of improved threat detection, enhanced automation of security processes, and a bolstering of threat...

Cyber-awareness education a change management initiative

As cyber adversaries continue advancing their tactics, organisations around the globe are at greater risk than ever of being breached. By Rob Rashotte, vice-president: global training and technical field enablement at Fortinet According to recent Fortinet research,...

Avaya adds GenAI to CX

Avaya is demonstrating its vision for a future of customer and employee experiences powered by generative AI at Gitex Global, taking place this week in Dubai. The company is showing how what it dubs generative customer experience (CX) uses AI throughout the CX...

Where banks, telcos and insurance unite

In today's rapidly evolving financial services landscape, the once-distinct boundaries separating banks, telecommunications companies (telcos), and insurance providers have become increasingly blurred. By CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO: South Africa at In2IT...

Bad cell reception? Try WiFi calling

WiFi calling may behave just like a regular phone call but in the background it delivers superior call quality and reliability when you're connected to a strong WiFi network, write Craig Blignaut, product manager: WiFi and Theo Van Zyl, head of Wireless at Vox. Have...

The best detection and response strategy for cyberthreats

In a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, network operators in organisations of all sizes are grappling with an increasingly persistent and organised world of cybercriminals. Carlo Bolzonello, country lead for Trellix South Africa looks at some of the most common...

Supply chain optimisation through ERP intelligence

Findings contained in a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) indicate that Africa's economies have the potential to become major players in global supply chains. The Economic Development in Africa report, released in...

Cyber Security Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity EngineerProtect businesses from evolving digital threats!R 1,000,000 - R 1,430,000 per annumJoin a leading IT support and solutions company dedicated to empowering the future of learning, transforming healthcare with smart solutions, and...

Business Analyst

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for bridging business needs and technical solutions? We're seeking a dynamic Business Analyst to join a high-impact team driving performance, integration, and innovation across enterprise...

Software Tester

We're looking for a skilled Software Tester to ensure the quality and reliability of our client's software products. You'll identify defects, execute test cases, and collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product managers to maintain high standards...

Cyber Security Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

Senior Cybersecurity EngineerProtect businesses from evolving digital threats!R 1,000,000 - R 1,430,000 per annumJoin a leading IT support and solutions company dedicated to empowering the future of learning, transforming healthcare with smart solutions, and...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for bridging business needs and technical solutions? We're seeking a dynamic Business Analyst to join a high-impact team driving performance, integration, and innovation across enterprise...

Software Tester – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

We're looking for a skilled Software Tester to ensure the quality and reliability of our client's software products. You'll identify defects, execute test cases, and collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product managers to maintain high standards...

Intermediate Software Developer

Job Purpose Our client is modernising financial access for South Africa's underserved market. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll design, architect, and build scalable fintech solutions that make credit simpler, faster, and more responsible. You'll work across the...

Junior Business Analyst

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU Are you ready to launch your career in business analysis and make a real impact? A forward-thinking organisation is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to support enterprise performance initiatives, system integration, and process...

Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Rosebank

Job Purpose Our client is modernising financial access for South Africa's underserved market. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll design, architect, and build scalable fintech solutions that make credit simpler, faster, and more responsible. You'll work across the...

Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

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