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....

Study uncovers hidden human cost of online gambling

Nearly three quarters (72%) of South African online gamblers describe themselves as being in control of their gambling – but a new study indicates that the reality might be very different. A national study by Yazi reveals a more troubling reality beneath the...

Robotics – and humanoid robots – on the rise

With the variety of applications in its underlying technology, the global robotics industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from $90,2-billion in 2024 to $205,5-billion in 2030, according to research group GlobalData. GlobalData’s...

Fibre and 5G driving OECD digital transformation

The Covid pandemic may have been the catalyst, but the past five years - marked by some major socio-economic transformations like remote work, AI, immersive technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT) - have increased the demand for high-quality digital...

UN agencies move to protect satellite navigation

Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean states must urgently enhance the protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International...

Stablecoins rise to hold 8% of crypto market cap

While crypto investors often seek the thrill of high-risk, high-reward opportunities, many are increasingly turning to stablecoins to weather market volatility. This shift in preferences combined with regulatory clarity, growing institutional interest, and the rise of...

Valid accounts come under attack

Valid accounts were increasingly being leveraged as an initial attack vector in 2024, representing 31,4% of cases. Public-facing applications still hold the top position with 39,2% of cases. These findings were reported in the recent Kaspersky Incident Response...

HPC, AI drive 15-fold increase in HBM demand

Parallel computer architectures, such as those deployed for modern high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, frequently encounter memory bottlenecks that limit performance, known as the 'memory wall'. Historically, this has stemmed...

Stock market set for 2026 surge after slump

The stock market had a rough start in 2025, with the S&P 500 dropping 10% due to investors’ recession fears. Despite a brief stock rally in mid-March, economic uncertainty and trade tensions have set the ground for a disappointing end to a quarter. The market...

Webb unmasks the true nature of the Cosmic Tornado

Exquisite details from the James Webb telescope reveal a chance, random alignment of a protostellar outflow and a distant spiral galaxy. The new composite image combines observations from Webb’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) and MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument), which...

Global education sector vulnerable to attacks

Educational institutions are highly attractive targets for cybercriminals due to the valuable research, personal data, and financial information they hold. This is among the findings from a new KnowBe4 report, “From Primary Schools to Universities, The Global...

Server revenue almost doubled in Q4

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $77,3-billion dollars in revenue during the last quarter of the year. This quarter showed the second highest growth rate since 2019 with a...

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Vodacom’s Emergency Service app empowers deaf community

September is Deaf Awareness Month. It's a chance to raise awareness about the challenges that South Africa's four million deaf and hard-of-hearing people continue to face. As a country, great strides have been made to foster a more deaf-inclusive society: sign...

Open source the building block for tech innovation

Open source is by no means a new technology, but it has matured over the past 30 plus years and with the latest wave of digital transformation, its role has become increasingly prominent. By Sumit Kumar Sharma, enterprise architect and head of advisory services at...

Secure employee buy-in for office return

It is a fact that Covid-related disruption to the workplace has given rise to a hybrid work model, a flexible arrangement whereby staff are allowed to work some of the time at home and some of the time at the office. But, as markets adjust to the post-Covid era, many...

Common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them

Last year, Facebook Marketplace passed 1-billion global users. With this, it has become a giant in the consumer-to-consumer commerce space, allowing individual Facebook users to buy and sell seamlessly. Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa shares critical...

Technology is today’s crystal ball for businesses

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently forecast that growth of the global economy will slow to 3,2% this year, down from 6,1% in 2021, and to an even lower 2,9% in 2023. This can be attributed to lasting effects of the pandemic, fallouts from the...

BCX, Alibaba Cloud forge partnership

BCX and Alibaba Cloud have formed a partnership to bring the best-in-class cloud technologies to local businesses in South Africa to drive local digitalisation. The two parties signed an exclusive distribution contract today to grant BCX exclusive rights and authority...

Loadshedding and its impact on gate motors

Electric gate motors in homes, complexes and business parks are being compromised by the frequency of load shedding. Gate motors using a lead acid battery, which is the most common gate motor battery in South Africa, are not capable of being completely discharged and...

Understanding cybersecurity in the post-pandemic era

Prior to the Covid pandemic, employees would access data from within the office environment through a secure, centralised on-premises network. By Ian Engelbrecht, system engineering manager at Veeam Africa As remote and hybrid work became the norm, the attack surface...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join Our Client in the Automotive Industry as an Expert Full Stack Developer!Are you a seasoned Full Stack Developer ready to work on cutting-edge technology solutions in a global automotive environment? Our client in the Automotive industry is seeking an Expert Full...

PHP Developer

PHP ProgrammerJohannesburg | Salary: R25,000 - R30,000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a leader in promotions and incentive-driven marketing in South Africa. They partner with top brands to create engaging loyalty campaigns, interactive promotions, and digital...

Azure DevOps Engineer

Shape the future of enterprise cloud solutions with your Azure expertise! Is this you? You're a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver with a passion for automation and best practice. Confident under pressure, you thrive in complex environments where security,...

UI developer – Gauteng Edenburg

Develop, test, and implement applications in line with SDLC and governance requirements.Deliver robust solutions by designing technical specifications, coding, debugging, and conducting peer reviews.Enhance system performance, ensure stability, and reduce downtime...

Network & IT Support Field Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

A consumer service management and rating platform offering wireless IoT solutions for customer feedback, surveys, and queue management systems is looking for a Network & IT Support Field Technician to join their team as they grow and expand their footprint. Their...

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Software Developer - Tech TeamJob Description Responsibilities Develop readable, maintainable, and modular code (including using AWS services,Postman, Git, SQL etc.)Design, develop and implement accurate test plansDevelopment and integration of RESTful...

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Gauteng Johannesburg

Software Developer - Tech TeamJob Description Responsibilities Develop readable, maintainable, and modular code (including using AWS services,Postman, Git, SQL etc.)Design, develop and implement accurate test plansDevelopment and integration of RESTful...

Full Stack PHP Developer at Cardinal Insurance Management Systems

This job description outlines the role of a Full Stack PHP Developer at Cardinal Group's Johannesburg Office. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of various products across the group's companies. Key Responsibilities: Develop applications using an...

Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize network operations across multiple sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational administration of network infrastructure, ensuring high performance,...

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