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...

Consumers want more support to lead healthier lives

A shift in consumer values is redefining the future of food, as revealed in PwC’s 2025 Voice of the Consumer report. The survey reveals that consumers want to purchase food that aligns with their attitudes towards health, convenience and sustainability. However,...

Global leaders call for shared responsibility on health

Global leaders reaffirmed their commitment to health as a political priority and a cornerstone of peace and resilience at of the World Health Summit, calling for shared responsibility in shaping a healthier, more resilient world. Nina Warken, German federal health...

Finding the money to change SA’s trajectory

South Africa's upcoming national budget will be closely scrutinised, with analysts focusing on, amongst others, the debt-to-GDP ratio, government spending and the risks that could lead to further fiscal slippage. By Waldo Marcus, director: TPN from MRI Software In the...

Webb maps a full picture of star formation

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have finally solved the mystery of how a massive galaxy cluster is forming stars at such a high rate. The confirmation from Webb builds on more than a decade of studies using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and...

Massive growth expected for quantum computing

The global quantum computing market size is expected to reach $4,24-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 20,5% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is an emerging field with the potential to revolutionise various...

Elon Musk talks ‘tech support’ governance at Dubai summit

Wearing a "Tech Support"-printed T-shirt, Elon Musk virtually took to the stage on the final day of the World Governments Summit in a live discussion with Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work...

What the 2025 Budget Speech could deliver

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will deliver the 2025 Budget Speech on Wednesday (19 February 2025). During the Budget Speech, the finance minister indicates the allocation of financial resources to the national government’s priorities outlined by President...

Zero trust security market to hit $92,42bn

The global zero trust security market size is anticipated to reach $92,42-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16,6% from 2025 to 2030, according to a recent study by Grand View Research. The growing sophistication of cyber threats and their negative impact on an...

What the future holds for 3D printing

In 2024, the 3D printing space saw challenges and slower growth, with several prominent materials players exiting the industry. In the long-term, there are still key trends within the additive manufacturing industry that will drive the uptake of this technology,...

SA commits to childhood cancer initiatives

In alignment with its ongoing dedication to fostering awareness and advancing care for children and teenagers facing cancer, South Africa participated in the global initiative for International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by Childhood...

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SARS publishes 2022 income tax return filing dates

On 3 June 2022, SARS will publish a notice in the Government Gazette specifying the taxpayers that do not need to file income tax returns for the 2022 year of assessment, and the deadlines for taxpayers that have to file an income tax return. By Joon Chong, partner at...

Nexio in exclusive partnership with Poprush Cloud & Consulting

Vodacom subsidiary Nexio has announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Poprush Cloud & Consulting, a differentiated cloud solutions provider. Nexio assists organisations unlock the true value of their cloud investments, offeringf migration and...

Changing the fintech landscape

There is a new breed of agile, tech-driven start-ups that are fast changing the fintech landscape. Modern tech-savvy consumers are opting for financial service providers that can help them better understand their financial position and manage it accordingly across any...

Nagging Panda deals with late payers

If anyone understands the constrictions and damage late payments have on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and corporates alike, it's serial entrepreneur and TechZoo CEO Elan Lea. His latest five-year stretch in telecoms systems and debtors books has seen book...

AURA partners with OUTsurance

AURA, South Africa's on-demand armed and medical response platform, has partnered with OUTsurance to bolster the insurer's emergency services. By using the AURA technology, OUTsurance's policy holders can request immediate armed or medical response via the Help@OUT...

Westcon-Comstor wins Palo Alto Networks distribution for SADC

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has signed a distribution agreement with Palo Alto Networks to deliver its Next-Generation Security Platform across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. With the Palo Alto platform at play, organisations can...

First Distribution Teams with Nozomi Networks

First Distribution to distribute Nozomi Networks solutions as its preferred provider for OT and IoT cybersecurity and anomaly detection in sub-Saharan Africa. First Distribution, the leading pan-African distributor for Cybersecurity, Datacentre, Cloud, Surveillance,...

Evotel sponsors Tumelo Molloyi Sunshine Tour

Fibre network operator (FNO) Evotel is sponsoring 28-year old South African golfer, Tumelo Molloyi, for participation in the 2022 Sunshine Golf Tour, supporting the youngster's inspirational drive to become a leader in the golfing world. Molloyi turned pro in 2018 and...

Check Point achieves Common Criteria certification

Check Point Software has successfully completed a new Common Criteria (CC) certification. This achievement marks the important recognition of Check Point's ability to meet or exceed the security requirements of the 31 Nations who are members of the Common Criteria...

Post-Covid fraud trends to be aware of

The effects of Covid-19 may have done wonders for digital commerce and remittances, but the mass move to digital channels also opened doors for scammers to take advantage of unwary consumers. By Mark Mwongela Ngungi, sales development director: Africa at PayPal Most...

Software Developer (Flutter / Mobile)

A global leader in providing solutions for the identity and payment industries is seeking a passionate and skilled Software Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing applications across multiple platforms, with a...

Full Stack Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join our dynamic, fast-paced team as a Full Stack Java Developer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vehicle dispatch and delivery management. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end development and support of a mission-critical internal application,...

Active Directory Expert Specialist at PeopleSolved

Summary: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for an Active Directory Architect, for a 5-MONTH CONTRACT to join a global mining company. The Senior Active Directory Specialist is responsible for the global design of the Operational Technology (OT) Active Directory...

Software Developer (Flutter / Mobile) – Gauteng Centurion

A global leader in providing solutions for the identity and payment industries is seeking a passionate and skilled Software Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing applications across multiple platforms, with a...

Senior Business Intelligence Consultant – SAP BW/HANA/BO

Business Intelligence Consultant The Enterprise Data Architecture department is seeking a senior business intelligence consultant, with key focus on SAP BW/HANA/BO. The primary purpose of this role is to build, support and maintain BI and analytics solutions based on...

Technical Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.Rockstar Technical Business Analyst (OER) Wanted! Ready to groove in a fast-paced, SAP-driven world? We're looking for a Technical Business Analyst to join our vibrant, global team and bridge the gap between business dreams and tech reality....

Software Developer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly successful SAAS development company focused on delivering innovative, bespoke solutions across a wide range of industries including logistics, supply chain and manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they...

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