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...

SA shoppers swing to alternative payment methods

South African merchants will need to stay agile as consumers increasingly shift towards alternative payment methods, according to the Absa Merchant Spend Analytics report for August, which says the bank’s internal data indicates a consistent and notable slowdown in...

Microsoft doubles down on AI spend

Microsoft spent more than expected on AI in the quarter ended 30 September, shelling our $34,9-billion on new projects associated with building AI-powered data centres. The company’s revenue was $77,7-billion, an increase of 18%. Operating income was up 24% to...

NHI needs to be secured against cyberattacks

The centralised electronic health record (EHR) system, proposed as the cornerstone of South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI), is a critical step towards a more modern, digitised healthcare system. However, it also presents an unprecedented, national-scale...

Cassava to build Africa’s first AI factory in SA

Cassava Technologies plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and secure data centre facility powered with Nvidia AI computing technology. The AI Factory is intended to give African businesses, governments and researchers access to AI computing capacity...

IBM taps Nvidia AI data platform for AI at scale

IBM has announced new collaborations with Nvidia, including planned new integrations based on the Nvidia AI Data Platform reference design to help enterprises more effectively put their data to work to help build, scale and manage generative AI workloads and agentic...

African bank brands punch above their weights

The total brand value of the world’s 500 most valuable banking brands has surged by 13% year-on-year to reach $1,6-trillion, marking the first double-digit increase in four years. This is according to the latest Banking 500 2025 Report by Brand Finance, which finds...

Most SA companies lack basic cybersecurity awareness

Everything from digital transformation, increased cloud adoption, and the rise of remote working has elevated the need for employee cybersecurity awareness to a critical priority. Yet, despite this clear need, 70% of South African organisations have been found to lack...

Intel accelerates AI at the edge with open ecosystem

Intel is unveiling its new Intel AI Edge Systems, Edge AI Suites and Open Edge Platform initiatives. These offerings help streamline and speed up AI adoption at the edge across industries such as retail, manufacturing, smart cities, and media and entertainment by...

Security spending set for 12% global increase

According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide, global security spending is expected to grow by 12,2% year on year in 2025. The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats — accelerated by...

These are the top supply chain technology trends for 2025

Agentic AI, ambient invisible intelligence, and an augmented connected workforce are some of the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, according to Gartner. Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers...

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ISPA welcomes Telkom split

Telkom's pro-competitive and long-awaited separation of its Openserve wholesale infrastructure division from the remainder of the Telkom Group has been welcomed by South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA). The Competition Commission, in response...

How to fortify your security strategy

Digital transformation presents a strong opportunity to harness the power of data. However, it brings certain challenges to the fore including an organisation's ability to be secure and resilient. By Michel Nader, senior regional director: data protection and cyber...

Is remote working a tax risk or beach office adventure?

If Covid-19 has taught us anything, it is that the use of an exclusive office within which to perform your work is no longer an absolute requirement. By Denny Da Silva, director designate: tax practice at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg While not a new concept, the...

How businesses can empower African entrepreneurs

In a nation beset by unemployment, it is vital to provide new work opportunities. Our collective future will remain unknown unless we work together to address the problem. And the significance of entrepreneurship to South Africa's economic success cannot be...

AI, ML, digital assistants transform how SMBs address cyberattacks

The cyber threat landscape for businesses of all sizes is terrifying. According to the World Economic Forum, risks are increasing exponentially, while the rate of detection and prosecution is frighteningly low at a rate of below 1%. Organisations, especially small...

PMI Africa conference calls for collaboration, inclusion, diversity

Experts and stakeholders in the project management ecosystem have said that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration are some of Africa's leading catalysts for economic growth. This was the highlight of the first day of the 2022 Project Management Institute (PMI)...

Cisco tackles video-meeting fatigue

A recent study focused on executives and knowledge professionals commissioned by Cisco and conducted by Dimensional Research showed that more than half (56%) of employees spend most of their time in meetings when working remotely with 33% saying that it takes up half...

The significance of obtaining an EPC for a place of instruction

The December 2022 deadline for compliance with energy performance certification regulations is just four months away. Remote Metering Solutions (RMS) offers some advice. According to the regulations for the 'mandatory display and submission of energy performance...

Are e-hailing drivers tested before getting behind the wheel?

One of the main reasons that e-hailing ride services have become so popular is that they offer individuals a safer alternative to drinking and driving, as the law prohibits road users from operating a vehicle or motorcycle while under the influence of intoxicating...

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...

Graduate: IT Software Test Analyst at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Working with a team of test analysts, test automation specialists and developers to create and maintain automated test packs for various systems within the Customer, Platform & Insights Testing team. During this time, the graduate...

Implementation Project Manager – 6 month contract

Our client is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead and deliver end-to-end application implementation projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing software deployments, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery...

Technical Test Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Assist with the testing...

Server Engineer

Job DescriptionOur client is seeking a skilled Server Engineer with strong operational experience and expertise across legacy and modern Windows Server environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimising server...

Implementation Project Manager – 6 month contract – Remote Remote

Our client is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead and deliver end-to-end application implementation projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing software deployments, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery...

Technical Test Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Assist with the testing...

Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Job DescriptionOur client is seeking a skilled Server Engineer with strong operational experience and expertise across legacy and modern Windows Server environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimising server...

Intermediate C# Software Engineer (JHB/CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:SHAPE high-value delivery working on impactful projects as your coding expertise as an Intermediate C# Software Engineer is sought by a niche Software company in the Fuel Sector. You will play an important role in contributing to the team's delivery and...

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