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....

A new blueprint for optimum leadership

Given the current state of disruption in South Africa’s economic and political landscapes, traditional leadership frameworks are no longer enough to take the country forward, according to research by Dr Phyllis Ndlovu, CEO of Kisima Psychological Services, who says...

High demand drives new vehicle sales

New vehicle sales were up 24,3% in September to 54 700 units, by some margin (2 820 units) the highest-selling month so far this year. It was also the third consecutive month of volumes above 50 000 units and rounded out 12 months of continual growth for the new...

IT services on the rebound as AI expertise becomes a top priority

In 2025, the value of the top 25 IT services brands has reached $163-billion - with 15 of them increasing their brand values - according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. This growth is driven by more favourable market conditions,...

Crypto exploits account for 40% of blockchain heists

Despite regulatory efforts and significant improvements in blockchain tracking technology, crypto-related crime remains a billion-dollar industry. Although the number of reported crypto cries dropped, crypto criminals have stolen over $1,71-billion in 2024 alone,...

World Cancer Day campaign ‘United by Unique’ 

World Cancer Day is marked every year on 4 February and highlighted by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). Led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the new global World Cancer Day campaign theme for 2025-2027 Is ‘United by Unique’, calling...

Food inflation still at a record low

South Africa's headline inflation advanced slightly higher but still below expectations at 3% y/y in December 2024, with the monthly pressure just 0,1% m/m. This brought overall the overall headline inflation for 2024 to 4,4% relative to 5,9% in 2023 and the lowest...

WEF launches roadmap for AI transformation

The World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance has launched the Industries in the Intelligent Age report series, providing a comprehensive roadmap for businesses and governments to adopt and scale artificial intelligence (AI). The nine reports explore industry...

CEOs optimistic about global economic outlook

Almost 60% of CEOs around the world expect global economic growth to increase over the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey. The report, which surveyed 4,701 CEOs across 109 countries and territories, also finds that 42% expect to increase...

WEF charts a path to equitable AI

The World Economic Forum has released a new report outlining how AI can drive inclusive economic growth and societal progress. While AI has the power to reshape economies and societies, ensuring that its benefits are shared equitably remains a major challenge...

Global IT spend set for 9,8% growth in 2025

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,61-trillion in 2025, an increase of 9,8% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “While budgets for CIOs are increasing, a significant portion will merely offset price increases within their recurrent...

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Making security more achievable and accessible to all

Rapid7 and its distributor Cyber Security South Africa (CSSA) are helping companies keep their infrastructure secure, especially considering the most difficult threats the security community has dealt with in recent months. Together they have created an ecosystem that...

Salesforce announces sub-Saharan partner award winners

Salesforce has announced its annual sub-Saharan African Partner Award winners for FY22. The event was held in person for the first time since the pandemic began. The awards recognise outstanding performance by members of Salesforce's partner ecosystem in sub-Saharan...

MWR is back as F-Secure SA splits from F-Secure Group

Finnish cyber security company F-Secure has divested from the African market through a local management buy-out of the South African Consulting business. On 14 February 2022, the local management team acquired the majority stake in F-Secure South Africa and, to...

Digicall completes acquisition of majority stake in Africa Assist

South African business process outsourcing provider Digicall has acquired a majority stake in Africa and Worldwide Medical Assistance Services, better known as Africa Assist. The acquisition is effective as of 1 January 2022 and both firms have confirmed that all...

Can you bounce back from a data loss event?

According to TechJury, 30 000 websites are hacked daily, and 65% of companies worldwide have experienced at least one form of cyberattack. By Lourens Sanders, solution architect at Infinidat In March 2021, globally there were 20-million breached records, and in 2020,...

Good data is the foundation of useful AI

Investment into Artificial Intelligence (AI) skyrocketed as the world scrambled to understand, predict and model Covid-19. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management However, the velocity and volume of investment failed to achieve any helpful outcomes, and in some...

Data engineering a key part in the data strategy implementation puzzle

The pandemic has required organisations to adjust business models, develop new products, and fast-track their technological capabilities virtually overnight. By Andreas Bartsch, head of innovation and services at PBT Group People became reliant on quality data to...

Employers of choice invest in employee mental health

Businesses have come a long way in appreciating the power of predictive analytics to pick up anomalies or trends that could become a threat to the organisation if not addressed in real-time. By Stephanie Barrett, senior human capital business partner: human capital at...

On-demand access to earned pay gains traction

On-demand access to earned pay - a service that allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, has gained significant momentum amongst South African employers in the last few years. It is now being recognised as a critical solution to help...

Senior Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a new exciting role? Then this is for you! Looking for a Senior Software Engineer that is going to guide, advise, inform, mentor team members to enable them to perform the tasks required by their roles to the best of their ability. Key Requirements 7 - 10...

Senior Software AI & Machine Learning Developer – Cape Town

Design and develop robust, scalable software solutions with embedded AI and ML capabilities Lead and contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture design, development, testing and deployment Implement and...

Commercial Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Commercial Analyst to join our client's dynamic team in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in evaluating commercial vehicle dealers, assessing financial and...

Business Analyst

Purpose of the Role:We are looking for a commercially astute and detail-oriented Business Analyst to support strategic decision-making and operational performance across the organisation. The ideal candidate is analytical, organised, and experienced in business...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Bryanston

Purpose of the Role:We are looking for a commercially astute and detail-oriented Business Analyst to support strategic decision-making and operational performance across the organisation. The ideal candidate is analytical, organised, and experienced in business...

Project Manager (Contract) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:DELIVER strategic and regulatory change across the operating platform of a global Asset Manager seeking its next Project Manager. The team operates in a decentralised model, partnering with business leads to shape, coordinate, and implement change across...

BI Developer / Manager

Key Responsibilities:BI DevelopmentDesign, build, and maintain advanced BI dashboards and reports.Develop efficient data models and DAX queries for scalable, high-performing solutions.Customize visualizations to suit business and client needs. Data ManagementWork with...

Project Manager (Contract) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:DELIVER strategic and regulatory change across the operating platform of a global Asset Manager seeking its next Project Manager. The team operates in a decentralised model, partnering with business leads to shape, coordinate, and implement change across...

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