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...

HP Inc brings in AI to replace up to 6 000 jobs

HP Inc, whose profit for the year fell short of estimates, will replace between 4 000 and 6 000 employees with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These job cuts could save the company as much as $1-billion a year. “It’s something we have to do to  make sure the...

Seasonal shopping a rich hunting ground for phishers

Kaspersky reports that in 2025, cybercriminals continued to use seasonal shopping periods to distribute phishing pages and fraudulent promotions aimed at collecting personal and payment information. Gaming platforms also remained a prominent target throughout the...

What’s on the cybersecurity horizon?

Kaspersky is monitoring 25 APT groups that are currently active in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, including well-known ones such as SideWinder, Origami Elephant, and MuddyWater. The rise of creative exploits for mobile and further development of...

Altron posts profit growth

Altron has reported strong growth in profitability for the financial year ended 28 February 2025. Revenue of R9,6-billion is flat compared to last year, but the group reported a 27% increase in earnings of R1,8-billion before interest, tax, depreciation and...

Cisco joins Stargate UAE initiative

Cisco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the Stargate UAE consortium as a preferred technology partner. The strategic MoU, signed by Cisco’s chair and CEO Chuck Robbins together with other consortium partners G42, OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia and...

Average vehicle age continues to rise

The average age of US light vehicles rose to 12,8 years, an increase of two months for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. The average age for passenger cars climbed to 14,5 years, while light trucks average is...

Teen Accounts aim to keep youngsters safe

Meta is has launched Teen Accounts on Instagram in South Africa, aiming to provide safe, private and positive online experiences for teens across Africa. Parents want to feel confident that their teens can use social media to connect with their friends and explore...

Bitcoin hits new all-time high

The 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day last week was marked by the cryptocurrency attaining a new all-time high of $111 534, On 22 May 2010, developer Laszlo Hanyecz famously paid 10 000 Bitcoin for two pizzas – a transaction worth over $1,1-billion at today's...

Deeper divides for vulnerable economies as tariffs bite

A wave of new import tariffs is set to reshape global trade dynamics and significantly raise trade costs for many developing countries, alerts UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in a new data-driven analysis, titled "Sparing the vulnerable: The cost of new tariff...

Creativity is enabled by advanced technology

Kathy Gibson reports from Lenovo Accelerate ’25 - Technology is critical to the creation of animated movies like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda – one of the reasons Lenovo has become a key partner with iconic movie studio Dreamworks. Kate Swanborg, senior vice-president of...

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Beware the perils of choosing an inferior lithium battery

The growth in demand for lithium batteries has resulted in a proliferation of small battery manufacturers, many previously manufacturing nickel-based batteries, but now producing lithium. Michael Rogers, MD of Uniross Batteries, said it's not only the battery itself,...

Stay ahead of ransomware and bad actors

Data is arguably the most important business asset today, and it is also the chief target of ransomware, which, along with other cybercrime activities, is trending upward at an alarming rate. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa Faced with...

SA needs more wind power now to tackle its energy crisis

"...Persistent load shedding is impeding our recovery... We know that without a reliable supply of electricity, businesses cannot grow, assembly lines cannot run, crops cannot be irrigated, and basic services are interrupted", said H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa in...

Tech can accelerate the African renewable energy industry

Africa is ripe for renewable energy innovation, with the adoption of wind and solar resources a key solution to addressing energy security. According to the World Economic Forum, as of 2019, the electricity access rate was 46% with 570-million people not having...

Innovations that will drive success in the new era

Regardless of the industry or size, digital transformation has become an essential component of all businesses across the world. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at In2IT Technologies Following Covid-19, businesses have had to adapt to a new working...

Redvine, Dandemutande partner on SD-WAN in Zimbabwe

Managed secure SD-WAN and networking service provider and distributor Redvine Networks and Zimbabwean ICT solutions company, Dandemutande Investments have partnered to implement a VMWare SD-WAN solution for one of Zimbabwe's largest funeral insurance companies. It is...

Oliver Fortuin steps down as Seacom group CEO

Seacom's group CEO Oliver Fortuin has resigned. He will continue to serve in his position until June this year, during which time he will continue to support the Seacom board and also participate in the process to announce his successor, which the company expects to...

Africa urged to embrace carbon trading

One of the most promising outcomes of the COP27 climate conference last November was the launch of the African Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI). This African-led initiative is designed to significantly drive up the continent's participation in voluntary carbon...

How SMEs can keep their customers happy

Everyone hates bad customer service, but it's amazing how many companies continue to get it wrong. Why do companies keep failing to meet customer expectations, even while putting so much effort into getting it right? Nadine Martin, head of business operations at Peach...

The anatomy of a scam

The rise in finance and accounting cybercrime through phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) has made headlines with massive implications for South African companies with gaps in their payment systems. "However, robust financial controls together with strong...

Business Analyst at Codeplex

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team and collaborate with clients, developers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable requirements for software solutions. The Business Analyst will play a crucial role in...

Systems Administrator (JHB or CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of tailored financial solutions seeks a Systems Administrator with a strong technical background, hands-on experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic business environment. You will be responsible for installing,...

Senior Systems Analyst

Analyse and design system functionalities, integrations, and upgrades for complex initiatives.Lead and facilitate system and functional design sessions, ensuring alignment with business needs.Document functional/system requirements and create UML/Use Case models.Work...

Scrum Master

Scrum Master - Pretoria East (Hybrid) 1 year fixed term contract Minimum Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience in a scrum master roleFamiliarity with software development (C#, C++,SQL etc.) will be an advantage, but not a requirementExcellent knowledge of Scrum...

CNC Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client in the Innovaton Engineering Industry is currently looking for a CNC Programmer. Duties: Cad / CAM Software experienceTesting programs for efficiencyTroubleshooting issuesMaintaining documentationCollaborating wiht Engineers and Machine OperatorsDesign and...

Cyber Security Specialist – Cloud – Gauteng Pretoria

To research, design, develop, implement and mature technologies and solutions related to Cyber Security Operations (CSO) within the Department.JOB DESCRIPTIONProvide technical expertise as input into cloud security capabilities and appropriate controls for...

Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Edenburg

Analyse and design system functionalities, integrations, and upgrades for complex initiatives.Lead and facilitate system and functional design sessions, ensuring alignment with business needs.Document functional/system requirements and create UML/Use Case models.Work...

Scrum Master

Scrum Master - Pretoria East (Hybrid) 1 year fixed term contract Minimum Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience in a scrum master roleFamiliarity with software development (C#, C++,SQL etc.) will be an advantage, but not a requirementExcellent knowledge of Scrum...

Mid-Level Java Engineer (JHB Onsite)

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...

Azure Cloud Developer (AWS Bonus) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you passionate about cloud technologies and infrastructure automation? We're seeking a Cloud Developer with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (and ideally AWS) to join our dynamic and fast-growing team. You'll play a key role in architecting, building, and...

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