The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

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...

Cyberattack probably took out Caracas power

A cyberattack most likely resulted in the lights of Caracas going off as the US executed strikes in the Venezuelan capital on Saturday (3 January). US president Donald Trump basically said as much in a press conference following the action, saying US Cyber Command was...

As AI transforms entrepreneurship, more support will be crucial

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how entrepreneurs in developing countries start, manage and grow their businesses, a new publication from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights. Micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and...

A call for action beyond 67 minutes on Mandela Day

Mandela Day (18 July) encourages South Africans to spend 67 minutes of their time giving back to their communities, or one minute for each of the 67 years former President Nelson Mandela dedicated to public service and fighting for human rights. One of the ways that...

Global IT spend to hit $5,43trn this year

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,43-trillion in 2025, an increase of 7,9% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “While there is a business pause on net-new spending due to a spike in global uncertainty, the effect is subsumed by ongoing...

AI key to transforming manufacturing operations

As the manufacturing industry undergoes rapid transformation, driven by the green transition, digital innovation, and shifting supply chain dynamics, local businesses must adapt or risk being left behind. In its latest report, “AI in Operations: Revolutionising the...

BETI sees encouraging uptick in June

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica on a monthly basis at seasonally adjusted real prices, improved for the second consecutive month in June 2025, indicating a more...

Apple commits $500m to US-made rare earth magnets

Apple has announced a new commitment of $500-million with MP Materials, the only fully integrated rare earth producer in the US, to buy rare earth magnets developed at MP Materials’ flagship Independence facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The two companies will also work...

MEA spending on telecom and pay TV hits $149bn

According to IDC’s Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker, spending on telecom and pay TV services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region reached $149-billion in 2024, increasing 7,7% year over year as compared to worldwide growth of 2,2%. IDC expects the...

UCT adopts AI in Education Framework

With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies starting to reshape teaching and learning at universities, the University of Cape Town (UCT) aims to provide an enabling environment and systematic approaches to shape and support staff and students in...

Europe urged to take a chance on BRICS

Europe’s industrial SMEs are urged to proactively seize opportunities in BRICS markets. This is the call from Karlheinz Zuerl, CEO of the German Technology & Engineering Corporation (GTEC), headquartered in Shanghai, who says: “In a time of global economic...

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Putting people at the heart of process to manage the end user

Frictionless, convenient, consistent and fast. These are the keywords that define business-to-business (B2B) customer service and, according to PwC, are the route to ensuring that the organisation raises the bar and retains customer loyalty. It is echoed by McKinsey...

Advanced analytics deliver multiple benefits to retailers

South African retail is a competitive space, with tight margins, customers demanding great prices and more personalised offerings, and consumer spending under significant pressure. Big data analytics can be an invaluable tool for retailers seeking a competitive...

What the gamer of today and the future looks like

The stereotype we had about gamers is now in the past. Today a gamer can be a dynamic, social, successful person and they are proud to define themselves like that. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director of Dell Technologies South Africa Same as videogames and...

Why fraud is regarded as a new language

Fraud has become an alarmingly common occurrence in the world today, with a significant portion of the news involving individuals, organisations and companies engaged in deceptive activities. Gareth Cremen, partner, and Nomcebo Ntuli, candidate legal Practitioner at...

Why cyber protection is vital for digital survival

In the wake of today's highly interconnected digital landscape, African enterprises are increasingly battling a ballooning number of cyber threats that have enormous potential to cripple their day-to-day operations, expose sensitive data, and inflict irreparable...

IoT, wearables and the new health insurance paradigm

The rapidly expanding adoption of wearable technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) marks a turning point for the life and health insurance industry. By Simon Spurr, MD of Alula Technologies Consumers today understand the value of their data with the potential for...

How to prepare our children for the future

Our youth will be tomorrow's leaders. This is something we frequently hear, but how are we preparing them? South Africa is a nation with many issues, and the ongoing problems that South African youth face today are extremely troubling. In this article, we speak to...

Insurtech’s are disrupting by putting the customer first

More than a decade ago, the customer's purchasing journey was very different from what we see today. By Mishaya Chettiar, executive head at Everything.Insure Prior to the advent of the digital consumer, customers were essentially presented with a variety of brands...

More funding for Founders Factory Africa

Founders Factory Africa has secured an additional $113-million in funding to scale its model to better serve founders across the African tech ecosystem. The additional support from the Mastercard Foundation and Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, an impact fund...

4Sight delivers a maiden dividend

4Sight Holdings has maintained its momentum from the previous financial year, again reporting double-digit growth in revenue and profit. Revenue for the six-month period under review increased by 37,1% to reach R451,3-million, compared to R329,2-million for the...

Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Our Client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a highly skilled Frontend Developer to join their dynamic, innovation-driven team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital projects that shape the future of mobility. The ideal candidate will...

Mid-Level Java Engineer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Rosebank

ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and implement functional software products that serve user needs as the next Mid-Level Java Engineer wanted to join the team of a dynamic Software Specialist in Joburg. Working in collaboration with other Software Devs, you will help to analyse...

Junior analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

Collect basic tactical and operational intelligence or information as specified under guidance and generate operational intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate to inform decisions.• Collect basic evidence as specified under guidance and generate products,...

Data Engineer/Data Scientist

Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechPython - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft Azure - Data Factory,...

Junior analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

Collect basic tactical and operational intelligence or information as specified under guidance and generate operational intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate to inform decisions.• Collect basic evidence as specified under guidance and generate products,...

Data Engineer/Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechPython - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft Azure - Data Factory,...

Business Analyst (Mining Value Chain) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join the Mining Revolution as a Senior Business Analyst!Ready to Rock the Mining Value Chain?Dive into the heart of the mining industry and become a game-changer in our dynamic team! We're on the hunt for a Senior Business Analyst who's passionate about transforming...

Senior Software Developer (CH1174)

Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Senior level Software Engineer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.As a Senior Software Developer at the company, you will:Build across our tech stacks:...

Android Developer

Our client is looking for an Android Developer based in JHB for a Hybrid role. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]KotlinJavaAndroid SDK -Android Studio, Gradle, JetpackUI/UXREST/JSONGoogle Play StoreShould you meet the requirements for this...

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