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....

These are the technologies shaping government AI adoption

Sovereign AI and AI agents are expected to shape public sector adoption of AI within the next two to five years, according to Gartner. Both have reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Government Services. Gartner Hype...

New hydrogen project puts SA on the map in global clean energy research

In a significant step advancing research, innovation, and sustainable practices in South Africa’s hydrogen energy sector, Standard Bank has partnered with the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to establish the Standard Bank Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy....

Interest rate cut could spark cybercrime increase

The recent 0,25% interest rate cut has seen a sense of cautious optimism in the local market. And, with consumer inflation falling to 4,4% in August 2024, its lowest since April 2021, this could spark interest from first-time buyers to enter the property market. While...

Lack of skills hinders pharma transformation

The rapid pace of technological advancement has outstripped the ability of traditional training programs to keep up, creating a significant skills gap. Without the necessary expertise, companies may struggle to integrate new systems, leading to stalled initiatives....

Cisco deepens AI innovations to transform itself

Cisco – long a leader in the use of AI – has unveiled a wide variety of new and upcoming platform enhancements powered by the technology at its annual WebexOne showcase event to make it clear that the association has deepened, says GlobalData. Gregg Willsky, principal...

AI data centres add new power challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - The sustainable and reliable supply of power is a key concern as rapidly-growing data centres consume more and more electricity. The last 20 years have seen a massive evolution in the data centre, , which has created new challenges for power and...

Saffers spent R214bn on FMCG, durable goods in Q3

South African consumers spent R214-billion on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Technology & Durable products in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 4,1%. This is according to new insight from the NIQ Retail Spend Barometer,...

Action needed as African cybercrime escalates

Check Point Software Technologies has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report, highlighting the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasising the need for African organisations to strengthen their cyber...

Network security still a priority

While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the technology landscape, CIOs and IT leaders remain focused on enhancing network security and unifying networking, AI, and security into a single, streamlined platform. This is according to Extreme Networks’...

Board practices, structures inadequate to oversee AI

A massive 80% of non-executive directors (NEDs) believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to oversee AI effectively, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, 91% of NEDs view AI as an opportunity for shareholder value rather than a...

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DSG wins gold at the 2021 Contact Centre World Awards

Digital Solutions Group (DSG) has ranked as the top performer and gold award winner for the Best Outsourcing Partnership Europe, Middle East, and Africa in the 2021 Contact Centre World Awards. Now in its 16th year, the ContactCenterWorld.com Global Association has...

Challenges and opportunities for procurement profession

While challenges abound, particularly amid the Covid-19 crisis and beyond, the procurement profession is one of the most interesting - and important - places to be right now. This is according to Professor Karsten Machholz, international professor for supply chain...

Panda app makes mental health support more accessible

It is estimated that one out of every three South Africans will suffer from some form of mental health problem at some time in their lives. What makes this statistic even more alarming is the fact that "up to 80% of South Africans who need mental health support are...

Dell Foundation helps house SA students

DigsConnect.com, the largest student housing marketplace in South Africa, will help university students from low-income backgrounds secure safe and affordable accommodations through funding from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. As a result of this partnership,...

Software developers and ISVs embrace the cloud

A great partnership between Intercept and First Distribution supports Software Development Houses and Independent Software Vendors (ISV) in embracing the cloud. This partnership enables software developers across pan-Africa to leverage the benefits of First...

Corr-Serve adds POPIA compliance software

Corr-Serve has announced a new partnership with PrivIQ, expanding its offering to resellers to make it easier for South African businesses to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). PrivIQ is a suite of automated tools that track how to...

Online service lets you renew and pay for license disks

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has launched a new payment gateway enabled by First National Bank (FNB) that will allow motorists across South Africa to register, renew and pay for their license discs through the NaTIS online platform. With over...

Better digital payments inclusion is needed

Despite popular belief otherwise, South Africans have become more dependent on cash during the Covid-19 pandemic. "In South Africa, cash has proven to be a resilient medium of payment in uncertain times, but its increased use also indicates a need for greater...

Senior Software Engineer (C#) (EE) (CPT Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading eCommerce platform seeks a passionate Senior Software Engineer who loves building websites, Backend systems or mobile applications. Applicants will need 5 years' experience with C# (or similar + excellent grasp of Computer Science principles), a...

Senior System Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Systems Analyst supports the business by helping them to transform operational objectives into business solutions by gathering, analyzing and translating their specific needs into clear, unambiguous business requirements and functional specifications, and ensuring...

Data Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Data Architect to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the organization's data architecture. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in defining and governing data strategy,...

Mid-Senior Business Analyst (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of a leading eCommerce platform seeking a highly analytical & forward-thinking Mid-Senior Business Analyst to work on exciting projects where your role will be to conceive and execute on product initiatives. You will also take the...

Network Administrator – benoni

Secure and maintain the organisation's computer systems network. Maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network.Key Performance Areas Plan and Set Up Network InfrastructureMaintain High Availability Network InfrastructureConduct Research on...

Data Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

This is a remote position. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Data Architect to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the organization's data architecture. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in defining and governing data strategy,...

Mid-Senior Business Analyst (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of a leading eCommerce platform seeking a highly analytical & forward-thinking Mid-Senior Business Analyst to work on exciting projects where your role will be to conceive and execute on product initiatives. You will also take the...

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