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...

Khushi Lall is Eskom Expo ISF’s Top Junior Scientist

With a deep curiosity for the natural world and a creative spirit that extends far beyond the classroom, Khushi Lall has achieved remarkable success at the 45th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), earning the coveted title of Top Junior Scientist. The Grade 9...

Supply chain challenges cost airlines up to $11bn this year

Challenges within the aerospace industry’s supply chain are delaying production of new aircraft and parts, resulting in airlines re-evaluating their fleet plans and, in many cases, keeping older aircraft flying for extended amounts of time. The worldwide commercial...

CFOs plan to boost tech budgets

Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical disruption, chief financial officers (CFOs) are planning significant technology budget increases, viewing digital investments as crucial for growth and efficiency, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 301 CFOs and other...

Online romance scams highlight threat to women

Raising awareness about the critical importance of online safety for women has never been more pressing. Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love, but sadly, cybercriminals often use it to manipulate people's emotions for their malicious purposes. As we prepare to...

Beware romance scammers in the month of love

February is the month of love, but this does not mean that romance scammers stop scamming for Valentine’s Day. No matter how you plan to spend Valentine’s Day, it’s important to recognise the warning signs of romance scams — and find out quickly if you should be...

FakeUpdates retains security threat lead

Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for January 2025, which highlights FakeUpdates’ continued threat in the cyber landscape and playing a crucial role in facilitating ransomware attacks. In the January Index eight African countries...

Banking leads European cloud spending growth

Public cloud services spending in Europe will total $221-billion in 2025 and will reach $373-billion by 2028, recording a five-year (2023-2028) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%. According to the Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending...

Data-driven decisions key in SA’s hiring crisis

As South Africa continues to grapple with unemployment, businesses must embrace data-driven hiring practices to make informed decisions and secure top talent. The country’s official unemployment rate stood at 32,1% in the third quarter of 2024, marking a decline from...

Inherited Web2 weaknesses a security time bomb

Web3 promised decentralisation, transparency and security – but, instead of breaking free from Web2's vulnerabilities, it has inherited them, creating an even more dangerous cyber threat landscape. New research shows that rising threats like malware, phishing,...

Products and services fail to meet women’s needs

Despite women managing nearly $32-trillion in global spending and, according to Nielsen, being set to control 75% of discretionary spending worldwide within five years, companies are failing to meet their unique needs. This is according to a new report by Boston...

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Pinnacle signed as exclusive SA distributor for Holowits

Pinnacle has expanded its CCTV product offering through the onboarding of Holowits, which has appointed Pinnacle as its exclusive distribution partner for South Africa. With stock expected to land at the end of May 2022, Pinnacle will be offering resellers the option...

Cisco technology facilitates hybrid work

Almost 95% of South African employees surveyed in the latest Cisco Global Hybrid Work Study want to work either in a hybrid or fully remote work way. To assist organisations in facilitating such an enabling environment, Cisco has announced the Webex Room Bar and Cisco...

Oracle enhances cloud security

Oracle is expanding the built-in security services and capabilities of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to help customers protect their cloud applications and data against emerging threats. Five new capabilities round out OCI's already comprehensive security...

Leadership changes at Tyme Group

Tyme Group has announced a series of leadership changes as it embarks on the next chapter of its growth strategy. TymeBank has enjoyed rapid growth in South Africa, and aspires to be a multi-country business, strengthening its position as an international digital...

Halo Dot, Ukheshe Technologies partner for global mobile payments

Halo Dot, the developers of a contactless card payment technology that allows merchants to make sales and accept payments directly on their mobile phones, and Ukheshe Technologies, a global embedded finance enabler, have entered a strategic partnership. Through the...

Taking responsibility for cybersecurity breaches

The recent spate of cyberattacks on organisations in South Africa, where data of South African citizens has been compromised, is shining a spotlight on cybersecurity, in particular, the management of data by third-party service providers. Maher Yamout, senior security...

App helps with NBT preparations

It's National Benchmark Test (NBT) season and all over the country students and their parents are looking for help to get through this crucial assessment of their university readiness. The National Benchmark Tests Project (NBTP) was commissioned in 2005 by Higher...

How smart is a smart contract?

Although smart contracts have become a hot topic due to the blockchain revolution, the term "smart contract" was first actually used back in the 1990's by American computer scientist Nick Szabo. By Tebogo Motloutsi, CA and Danie Pienaar, partner at Spoor & Fisher...

Anglo American kicks off massive digital skills programme in schools

Anglo American is rolling out a comprehensive information and communications technology (ICT) programme in 109 schools around its mining operations in South Africa, to give thousands of learners and community members skills they need enter the digital job market. The...

ERP Consultant (Financial) – Gauteng Centurion

POSITION Financial Consultant My client is a consulting firm that is based in Centurion. They mainly design, implement and support ERP software for their clients.They currently have a need for somebody with a degree (BCom Financial or Accounting) or a qualified...

Lead Developer

Lead Developer Help shape the future of travel tech with a scaling B2B SaaS leader Remote (South Africa-based preferred) | Salary: Market-related, negotiable About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionizing the travel industry through...

Infrastructure Architect

Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions ArchitectWe are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions Architect to define and lead the organization's infrastructure strategy across data centers, cloud platforms, and edge environments. This individual will...

Test Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Lead Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Lead Developer Help shape the future of travel tech with a scaling B2B SaaS leader Remote (South Africa-based preferred) | Salary: Market-related, negotiable About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionizing the travel industry through...

Infrastructure Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein

Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions ArchitectWe are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions Architect to define and lead the organization's infrastructure strategy across data centers, cloud platforms, and edge environments. This individual will...

Test Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

IT Technician (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A proactive & ambitious IT Technician is wanted by a dynamic provider of IT Infrastructure & Support Services to join its team. You will require experience with Office 365 accounts setup and administration in a cloud & hybrid environment,...

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