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....

AI reckoning will define investing in 2026

A global reset is unfolding across AI and tech markets as investors confront the limits of a model that has powered equity gains for two years. This warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, follows four sessions of heavy selling across world indices, with the...

Are you ready to take on agentic AI?

Kathy Gibson reports - Agents are the hot topic of the moment, with the potential to propel artificial intelligence (AI) to new heights as they are used to automate tasks. “This is the biggest thing I have experienced in 30 years as a consultant,” comments Sylvain...

Simplified operations strike a chord with African businesses

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Skills shortages and an often-patchy infrastructure are among the challenges that African CIOs have to contend with - and it’s why they are increasingly turning to partners who can provide less complex...

AI chip market will exceed $400bn by 2030

By 2030, IDTechEx forecasts that the deployment of AI data centres, commercialisation of AI, and the increasing performance requirements from large AI models will perpetuate the already soaring market size of AI chips to over $400-billion. However, the underlying...

Targeted ransomware groups continue to wreak havoc

Kaspersky experts have reported a significant rise in targeted ransomware activity with the number of active ransomware groups increasing by 35% between 2023 and 2024 – totalling 81 groups globally. Despite this surge, the number of infected victims dropped by 8%...

Enterprises move quickly on agentic AI

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – Technology has always been a fast-moving industry, but the rate at which artificial intelligence (AI) is developing and being adopted puts most other innovations in the shade. While AI itself was many years in...

Channel key to Nutanix success

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – As it continues to expand its solution set, Nutanix has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel as its route to market. This is the word from Dave Gwyn, senior vice-president: worldwide channels, who says...

Half of C-suite execs considering cuts in their function

Half of C-suite executives are considering cuts to their function in the second quarter of 2025 in anticipation of continued disruption of supply chains, decreased consumer demand, and inflation, according to Gartner. In a Gartner March 17, 2025, webinar poll of more...

Meta rolls out new anti-scam initiatives

Meta has announced a new wave of tools, tips, and partnerships to help people around the world recognise and avoid online investment and payment scams which continue to evolve in scale and sophistication. From proactive platform alerts to global law enforcement...

AI and cybersecurity: SA’s next battleground

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a double-edged sword in the world of cybersecurity and, in South Africa where cybercrime is on the rise, AI presents both an opportunity and a threat. “From sophisticated cyberattacks to AI-driven defence mechanisms,...

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How to improve the client service experience

Successful service-centric businesses have perfected the art of retaining clients. Arnoux Maré, co-owner of MJL Communications and CEO of Innovative Solutions Group (ISG) Crucially, a consistent client base is key to ensuring that companies have a stable, continuous...

Transform quality through intelligent data and analytics

Robotic process automation has been evolving over the past few years to become a transformative technology that creates measurable efficiencies across multiple industries. The value it delivers has been recognised as companies and organisations shift their internal...

Africa set to be the next global tech hub

It’s no secret that technology across the continent is burgeoning at unprecedented rates. Homegrown innovations that speak to socio-economic bottlenecks are plenty, due to increased access to resources, training and development, and investment. This can largely be...

Wakeup call for quiet quitters as career cushioning takes precedence

2023 is rapidly shaping up to become a year of challenges locally and globally, with some international trends replicating themselves in South Africa, mixed in with unique challenges of our own. Whereas last year saw a great deal of so-called ‘quiet quitting’ as...

Stretched retail IT teams will demand more from the network

New predictions from HPE Aruba Networking revealed at NRF 2023, detail how retailers will leverage technology to get ahead of evolving customer demands and operational challenges over the next 12 to 18 months. Against an uncertain macro environment and growing...

Take a quantum leap in IoT cyber security

Year after year, more IoT devices are being manufactured and connected. According to a report by Meticulous Research, the IoT security market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21,2% from 2022–2029 to reach $59,16-billion by 2029. By Fred Mitchell, software division...

Spanish Torsa launches pan-African business hub in SA

Spanish technology company Torsa has launched its pan-African business hub in South Africa with intentions to reduce mining incidents and fatalities, in line with a presidential Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the end of 2022. During an official visit to...

Innov8 partners with Irish-based fund

Innov8 Group Holdings, a South African private equity firm focused on bringing innovative technologies to the African medical industry through its investments, is proud to announce its successful partnership with an Irish-based fund and family office. The partnership...

PartServe launches its ‘One stop Shop’

PartServe, the largest IT parts distributor in South Africa, has introduced its new 'One Stop Shop' ecommerce website. The site provides dealers with instant access to the company's entire parts inventory of over 500 000 items, eliminating the need for customers to...

How ChatGPT will influence cybersecurity

Kaspersky is exploring how the appearance of ChatGPT in the hands of the general public could change the established rules of the cybersecurity world. The move comes a few months after OpenAI released ChatGPT3 – one of the most powerful AI models to date. ChatGPT-3...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Data Analyst at Humankind Group

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Data Analyst for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging data to inform business strategy and operational decision-making. This role requires a strong technical proficiency in SQL...

Junior Software Developer

Build real products, automate real processes, and see your code make a measurable impact. Is this you? A self-starter who loves solving business problems with clean, pragmatic code. You're curious, analytical and comfortable owning outcomes, from scoping to ship. A...

Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Front End Developer to join a dynamic IT team. The role involves developing, maintaining, and operating frontend and backend applications, delivering seamless user experiences, and contributing to full-stack development in an agile/DevOps...

Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...

Technical Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written in Java....

PLC Programmer

Looking for an Instrumentation / Automation Technician with Delta PLC and FMCG Industry experience for a well-established manufacturing company in Johannesburg South. Electrical fault-finding experience is also a requirement. Requirements: N6 Diploma with Trade Test...

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