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...

DCC Technologies to distribute ASUS Business solutions

DCC Technologies will distributor the Business SYS product range from ASUS Business. The partnership comes at a time when companies across the region are under pressure to adopt new digital tools to remain competitive, improve efficiency and protect sensitive data....

How HR became critical C-suite players

Chief human resources officers (CHROs) are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping business success - with 88% of CHROs stating that their influence in the workplace is at an all-time high, according to a new report from International Workplace Group (IWG)....

Android growth in emerging markets fuels smartphones

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 6,2% year-over-year in 2024 to 1,24-billion units, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This strong growth follows two years of steep declines and is...

Metrics, analytics and reporting top priorities for CFOs

CFOs and finance leaders rate metrics, analytics and reporting as their top focus area for 2025 reflecting an emphasis on delivering insight to improve business performance, according to Gartner. The research group’s latest October 2024 survey of 251 CFOs showed that...

Why SA businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity

Eighty percent of South African businesses say they have experienced a cyberattack in the past year – but only 32% prioritise cybersecurity training among employees – according to new research from Vodacom Business. The company’s latest report, “Cybersecurity as an...

AI boosts Cyber Week sales

Cyber Week is expected to drive $311-billion in global sales as consumers eagerly await holiday deals - with the use of AI and agents set to influence up to 19% of those orders – according to a new report from Salesforce. The Salesforce Shopping Index - which analyses...

Device spending to hit all-time high next year

After fluctuating over the past three years, global spending on IT devices - including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and printers - has surged in 2024, rising by 6% year-over-year to $735-billion, according to research from Stocklytics.com. And this...

How spatial computing trends are unfolding

Spatial computing is transforming how businesses integrate digital and physical environments, propelled by advancements in immersive technologies, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). The growing interest is evident in company filings, which showcase a...

Gaps in law enable Africa’s rapists

Heinous as it is, rape across Africa is one of the continent’s most common crimes – and new research has revealed how the inadequate criminalisation of rape, weak legal implementation, rape myths, and victim-blaming are just some of the barriers to justice that...

Quishing gets around phishing defenses

There’s a new type of threat out there: quishing involves the use of fraudulent QR codes, emailed by threat actors, to bypass the phishing security measures put in place by companies. Sophos has conducted Sophos-X research to better understand the threat. The...

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Keep shoppers happy on Black Friday

The way that we shop has changed. Nowadays, consumers are quick to turn to their mobile phones or laptops to grab the latest deal, order food online or pay for a service. The rapid uptake of digital services and a shift away from brick-and-mortar stores means that...

Digital gateways the new normal for SA travellers

The recent move to Level 1 lockdown and the announcement around South Africa's (SA) removal from the United Kingdom's 'red list' is very likely to have spurred a surge in online travel bookings, writes Benjamin Boesch, chief digital officer of VFS Global. While this...

Municipal payments essential for SA’s future cities

The urban population in Africa has swelled from 15% of the total population in 1960, to over 40% in 2010 and is set to exceed 60% by 2050. It is anticipated that South Africa will follow suit. In fact, current projections indicate that an additional 19-million to...

E-sports gold rush could be an investment game-changer

The question as to whether investors should be looking to esports for their next big investment opportunity shouldn't be 'why', but rather 'why not' write Sally Jukes, partner, and Carl Bosma, director at BDO South Africa. No longer the simple video gaming and...

These are the most favourable MEA countries for DCB growth

Analysts from Evina and Telecoming have developed the first Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Index. This rating aims to provide market players with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the DCB business and its overall potential. Bahrain, Egypt, and Qatar lead...

Cybersecurity covered on a small business budget

Just because you're a small business doesn't mean you won't be a target for cyberattacks. In fact, small businesses can be particularly vulnerable because they lack the cybersecurity resources of larger businesses. With the increasing shift to remote and roaming work...

Online community scheme meetings are legal, viable

The ongoing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have forced the community scheme property industry to embrace digital solutions to ensure that meetings, whether governing body or general meetings, can continue. With physical or face to face meetings becoming more difficult...

DHL to operate Honor distribution hub for Middle East and Africa

DHL Global Forwarding will operate the smart devices distribution hub in Dubai for Honor, a leading global technology company. The hub will distribute Honor's products to more than 30 countries across the Middle East and Africa. Ralf Schreiber at DHL Global Forwarding...

HP ProBook with AMD Ryzen the ideal work from home choice

If there is one lesson the world will take out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s that work isn’t just the place you go to anymore. Indeed, work from home and remote working have highlighted how important it is to employ devices that move easily between work and home. The...

SQL Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Role PurposeOur client offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment. By joining their team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their data-driven strategies while growing in a culture that values innovation, excellence, and...

Senior Data Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly experienced Data-Focused Business Analyst with deep expertise in process improvement, data insights, and system migrations. This role involves analysing business operations, mapping out improvements, and leading the implementation of...

Data Analyst

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Data Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Data Source Inventory and MappingIdentify and document data sources, producing a catalogue of all data sources,...

Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Data Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Data Source Inventory and MappingIdentify and document data sources, producing a catalogue of all data sources,...

Senior Systems Engineer

We are seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader, driving the architecture, deployments, and evolution of our enterprise systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll blend...

Systems Business Analyst

System/Business AnalystOur client a consumer facing company is seeking an experienced System/Business Analyst. Mandatory experience in web UX and Ecommerce. HTML/CSS programming will be advantageous. Desired Skills: UX Designs Web Accessibility Iterative Software...

SQL Data Engineer (12 month contract)

Our client offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment. By joining their team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their data-driven strategies while growing in a culture that values innovation, excellence, and...

Senior Systems Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader, driving the architecture, deployments, and evolution of our enterprise systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll blend...

Systems Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

System/Business AnalystOur client a consumer facing company is seeking an experienced System/Business Analyst. Mandatory experience in web UX and Ecommerce. HTML/CSS programming will be advantageous. Desired Skills: UX Designs Web Accessibility Iterative Software...

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