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....

Agentic AI enters hyper-growth phase

Agentic AI is entering a hyper-growth phase as enterprises accelerate the shift from task-based automation to autonomous, decision-driven systems, with the US and China now steering the global race. As adoption moves rapidly from pilots to production, this new class...

SMEs under relentless cyberattack

Almost 50% of all US-based SMEs (43%) have already experienced a cyber attack. This is the headline finding from a new report released by Guards, which adds that 52% of SMEs still rely on an untrained internal staff member or the business owners themselves to manage...

Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die

Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...

UN Broadband Commission reviews 15 years of progress

The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has commemorated 15 years of advancing universal broadband access and digital inclusion. Founded in 2010 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

ESA tracks rare interstellar comet 

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...

How AI factories can help relieve grid stress

In many parts of the world, including major technology hubs in the US, there’s a years-long wait for AI factories to come online, pending the buildout of new energy infrastructure to power them. Now Emerald AI, a US startup, is developing an AI solution that could...

AI video market prepares for 32% CAGR

The global AI video market size is estimated to reach $42,29-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by...

SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits

A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...

The high price of flawed hiring practices

Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South...

Covid survivors show high rates of neuropsychiatric symptoms

New research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) found a high burden of persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms in South African Covid-19 survivors, even up to two years after infection. Despite extensive testing, the researchers found no reliable early blood...

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Connective collaboration key to African 4IR agenda

It's time to put Africa on the 4IR map and ensure that the continent is not left behind, writes Rebatho Madiba, business development digital platform solutions at BCX. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is described as the new age of economic disruption and...

The zombie company is coming …

The post-Covid rise of the zombie company Zombies are one of the most recognized horror tropes, which has become more popular in the last decade than ever before. However, beyond our screens, zombie companies exist in the business world as well. Despite limping along,...

Ethical hacking: when white hats turn grey

What colour hat is the hacker that just penetrated your organisation without your permission wearing? Grey? Black? White? Hacking is often seen as a black-and-white issue: either you are a malicious hacker who breaks into systems for personal gain, or you are an...

Break free from traditional funding

In today's competitive business landscape, entrepreneurs and small business owners face numerous challenges when it comes to funding their growth aspirations. By Ramone Pillay, head of sales at Debtsource Traditional high-street bank financing may not always be...

Will phone numbers become relics of the past?

Before the rise of mobile technology, close friends' and family members' phone numbers were committed to memory. For other contacts, landline users relied on the little black books beside the phone. The need to dial traditional phone numbers has diminished with the...

Banking operations reimagined

Forces of change are reshaping banking. The last time the banking industry experienced steeply rising rates off a shallow base was in 2005. Over the past 18 years, low rates have had the effect of a Big Bang, shattering the fundamental equation of banking (deposits...

Digital immunity the next goal for cybersecurity

Amid rapid change and evolution of cyberrisk, traditional approaches to cybersecurity and cyber resilience are no longer enough to protect organisations. By Gary Jardim, sales and marketing manager at Triple4 Global A new model is emerging, in which organisations...

Digital engagement puts patients at the heart of healthcare

"Digital engagement can significantly enhance person centred patient care, helping to overcome the challenges and complexities that so many people experience when seeking healthcare. The Netcare app will further support our digitally integrated person centred patient...

SA solution recognised by Gartner

Specialist software engineering company MIP Holdings, which focuses on creating and delivering bespoke solutions for financial services organisations, has been featured in Gartner's latest Market Guide for Life Policy Admin Systems, EMEA. The company's locally-built...

Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Team Lead: IBM DB2 DBA / DB2 Engineer (contract)

Maintain and optimize DB2 databases to ensure high performance, availability, and security. Work closely with application and infrastructure teams to support critical business operations. Database Administration: Install, configure and upgrade DB2 database servers and...

Mid Automation Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join the Digital Revolution as a Mid Automation Tester!Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Hybrid Work Model) Are you ready to ignite your career and shape the future of Africa's digital landscape? We're a leading Pan-African telecommunications giant,...

Principal Technician: Measurement Operations at City of Cape Town

ENERGY - Electricity Generation AND Distribution - Measurement PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN: MEASUREMENT OPERATIONS BASIC SALARY: R 588 221 PER ANNUM - REF NO: NRG 117/25 Requirements: National Diploma in EngineeringECSA Registered as a Professional Engineering...

SAP CO Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Exciting Opportunity: SAP Controlling (CO) Consultant | Join a Leading Project Team in GautengAre you an SAP Controlling (CO) expert ready to take on your next challenge? We are looking for a highly skilled SAP CO Consultant to join our dynamic team in Gauteng, where...

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