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....

The pivotal role of ports in supply chain stability

Global port efficiency remains under pressure from geopolitical instability, shipping network disruption, extreme weather events and persistent market volatility, according to the Container Port Performance Index 2025. The sixth annual report – jointly issued by the...

‘Grey’ scam websites exploit user trust

Kaspersky research shows that the so-called “grey” websites repeatedly target all world regions, and this may be driving both financial loss and large-scale data harvesting. Grey websites are deceptive online platforms that fall outside traditional phishing...

Anthropic responds to Fable 5, Mythos 5 suspension

The US government, citing national security authorities, has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or outside the US, including foreign national Anthropic employees. Anthropic has...

Navigating Gen Z’s always-on money habits

South Africa’s Generation Z is redefining the concept of financial wellness. Aged between 14 and 29, Gen Zs are the first generation to grow up as true digital natives; they never knew a world without the internet or mobile technology. Growing up in a hyper-connected...

Young entrepreneurs tackle SA’s employment crisis

As South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis persists, young entrepreneurs are stepping in to create the opportunities they can’t find, building businesses that not only sustain themselves, but also generate jobs and skills within their communities. With more than four...

CISOs can seize moments of opportunity among the AI chaos

Chief information security officers (CISOs) must rethink how they lead security, identity, and innovation as AI accelerates both opportunity and disruption, says Gartner. To stay ahead, security leaders should focus on three priorities: modernising identity as...

Frontier finance teams set to overhaul enterprise decision-making

Chief financial officers (CFOs) must learn from frontier finance teams how to position finance, so they can reshape enterprise decision-making by 2030, according to Gartner. Gartner defines frontier finance teams as finance functions that are furthest along in...

Nearly half of tech-enabled abuse victims know the perpetrator

Nearly 50% of victims of tech-enabled abuse report that the perpetrator was someone within their social circle. This is among the findings from Kaspersky’s tech-enabled abuse study, which also highlights a clear generational and gender gap: nearly 60% of Gen Z...

Bolt expands rider verification

Bolt South Africa has expanded rider identity verification across its platform, introducing an additional layer of accountability designed to strengthen trust between riders and driver partners while supporting safer mobility experiences across South Africa. The...

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Smart Hands Africa adds Supermicro to growing portfolio

Smart Hands Africa has been appointed as an authorised Services Partner for Supermicro, a global leader in high-performance server, storage, AI and data centre infrastructure solutions. Recognised globally for its high-performance server, storage, AI and data centre...

Delaying IT refresh cycles could increase operational risk

Organisations that continue delaying technology refresh cycles in an effort to protect budgets may be exposing themselves to greater operational and continuity risk. This warning from Qrent comes as global hardware costs continue to rise amid ongoing supply chain...

For real cybersecurity, close off endpoint gaps

While much C-level attention is focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) growing at a record pace, with key metrics doubling within months, there is a risk of many cyber threats going unnoticed. By Adriaan Venter, CEO of Cube ICT Solutions AI is the technological...

SA’s AI push is running ahead of its digital foundations

The returns from digital transformation will remain elusive until business leaders confront an uncomfortable truth: the problem isn't the AI, but everything underneath it. By Kgomotso Lebele, country MD at Accenture, South Africa Consider this: you lead a large retail...

Cyber governance central to effective enterprise risk management

Across many organisations, cyber governance is still treated as a parallel discipline to enterprise risk management rather than a core component of it. By Ryan Boyes, senior security administrator at Galix This separation is difficult to sustain, as information...

Meta Business Agent is AI for businesses of all sizes 

Meta has introduced Meta Business Agent, AI that lets every business show up for every customer, in every moment, as if they had an infinite team behind them. More than 1-million businesses are already using a Meta Business Agent on WhatsApp and Messenger to respond...

Cisco unveils agentic platform for critical IT infrastructure

In an agentic AI world, organisations must act and defend at machine speed and scale. Cisco Cloud Control, unveiled at Cisco Live, is a unified platform built for humans and AI agents to manage, monitor and defend critical IT infrastructure — and the foundation for...

Absa and Salesforce expand strategic collaboration,

Absa has announced a significant renewal of its long-standing strategic collaboration  with Salesforce, through a new three-year agreement that will support the bank’s growing focus on artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data insights to create more...

Senior Systems Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Key Performance areas include: • Understand and familiarise with the project's business requirements • Understand and familiarise...

Java Developer

Are you a seasoned Java Developer who thrives on solving complex backend challenges?Do you possess a passion for microservices, clean code, and helping fellow engineers grow?We are seeking a high-performing Intermediate Java Developer to join our Agile software...

Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a seasoned Java Developer who thrives on solving complex backend challenges?Do you possess a passion for microservices, clean code, and helping fellow engineers grow?We are seeking a high-performing Intermediate Java Developer to join our Agile software...

Mobile Developer (iOS Specialist) – JHB/Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking highly experienced and skilled Intermediate iOS Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and Swift UI and a proven track record of delivering...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

If SAP authorizations, warehouse operations, and solving complex business challenges get you excited, this could be your next adventure.We're looking for a Senior SAP Functional Consultant to join a globally connected team delivering cutting-edge solutions across...

Senior Backend Developer – Centurion /JHB

ENVIRONMENTA leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Senior back-end developer in their Development and Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver solutions to achieve customer satisfaction, while working within...

Specialist Developer (C#)

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Specialist Developer to join a fast-paced development environment in Edenvale. This role is ideal for a senior technical professional who thrives in designing scalable solutions, driving system performance, and mentoring...

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