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....

Fintech industry poised for its next wave of disruption

Global fintech is entering a new era of maturity and momentum – it has finally emerged from a tough funding environment much stronger, more disciplined, and with greater growth prospects than ever. This is according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG)...

Salaries slide in July

The average nominal take-home pay declined somewhat in July 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the monthly salary movements of approximately 3,8-million South African salary earners. However, the latest salary...

Zutari completes MEP upgrade for ADC in Cape Town

Zutari has completed the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) upgrade for Africa Data Centres’ 6MW capacity expansion at its Cape Town 1 (CPT1) facility. The fast-track project was a brownfield site with existing structures. “We had to work around the existing...

RCS messaging enjoys growing significance

Rich Communication Services (RCS) traffic will quadruple over the next five years, according to a new whitepaper commissioned by global communications platform Infobip. Data from tech analyst Omdia shows RCS application to person (A2P) and person to person (P2P)...

Android continues market share growth

Android and iOS have been battling market dominance for more than a decade, and their constant rivalry has driven innovation and improved user experiences in the smartphone segment. Although both platforms introduced innovative features with each new version, outdoing...

Data centre demand prompts new cooling solutions

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased the demand for data processing capabilities and capacity, leading to the expansion of data centres globally. As these facilities operate continuously, their energy-intensive equipment are...

UCT converts waste to energy and water

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research (CeBER) is working on a project that breaks down waste and converts it to an energy source for cooking or to produce water that can later be used to irrigate on-campus vegetable gardens....

Data privacy breaches costing insurance industry

Cyber claims have continued their upward trend over the past year - driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents, according to Allianz Commercial’s annual cyber risk outlook. The frequency of large cyber claims (>€1-million) in the first six...

Financial inclusion demands better digital safety

Digital fraud cost South African consumers more than R740-million in 2022 alone, highlighting an urgent need for stronger digital safety measures to ensure true financial inclusion. And, as digital payments grow in popularity, so does the threat of fraud. The Southern...

Eskom price hikes could jeopardise renewable energy gains

The recent proposal by Eskom for a 44% increase in electricity prices starting April 2025 could pose a significant challenge to South Africa's energy market reform - particularly impacting renewable energy adoption and integration. As the country celebrates over 150...

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The role of drones in our future

You call your Uber Elevate. Your drone taxi arrives and flies you to your meeting. While you're there, you organise the drone delivery of your business' cargo from ship to shore. You're feeling philanthropic, so you donate to an NPO with blood-delivering drones that...

New vice-president, MD for 3M Middle East and Africa

3M has announced the appointment of Laszlo Svinger as its new vice-president and MD: Middle East, and Africa. In his role, Svinger will oversee the strategic expansion and sustained growth of 3M across the region. Svinger's business development and management...

South Africans show their love for rewards programmes

These days, South Africans can earn rewards for spending on just about anything - from buying plants at the nursery to getting beauty treatments or having tyres replaced. By Fay-Elizabeth Foster, executive head: loyalty and rewards at Standard Bank South Africa Over...

Logicalis acquires siticom

Logicalis has announced the acquisition of the network transformation and modernisation specialist, siticom. siticom established its business in 2010 and is a leading player in the software-defined networking (SDN) and 5G market as an expert in communication networks...

VC trends shaping the African investment landscape

As the second half of 2021 approaches and Covid-19 vaccinations roll out across the globe, albeit at varying rates, Ian Lessem, managing partner at HAVAÍC, considers the trends making an impact on the African Venture Capital (VC) landscape. Homegrown solutions take on...

Microsoft Surface and the ROI for IT departments

To stay competitive in this new business and economic environment requires new strategies and practices. Technology is being recognised for its strategic importance as a critical component of the business, not just a source of cost efficiencies. "It's against this...

Adapt IT and Volaris issue circular on proposed transaction

Adapt IT Holdings and Volaris Group have issued a joint circular to shareholders of Adapt IT detailing the cash offer by Volaris to acquire up to 100% of the issued shares of Adapt IT as announced on 7 April 2021. The circular contains details of the rationale for the...

Data Centre Manager – Gauteng Midrand

Our client based in Isando, Johannesburg is seeking a Data Centre Manager to join their team. The Data Centre Manager is the leader of data centre operations, responsible for 24x7 operations of the data centre facility, in accordance with industry best practice and...

Splunk Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Unleash Data Power in the Fast Lane – Splunk Developer Wanted!Are you ready to join the driving force behind digital transformation in the automotive industry? Our prestigious client, a global leader in mobility innovation, is on the hunt for a Splunk Developer who...

Master Data Manager at Geotech

1) Master Data Manager Minimum Requirements Qualification: Certificate essential; National Diploma preferredStrong understanding of ERM/ERP and CRM systemsKey Responsibilities & Skills Data cleaning and maintenanceGovernance and complianceStrong decision-making...

Project Manager: Software Development at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our software projects. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of software development, IT infrastructure, integrations and the complexities associated with networking, hosting, and DevOps....

Full Stack Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're seeking a skilled Full Stack Java Developer to join our innovative team, where you'll build and maintain scalable, robust applications using modern Java and front-end technologies. You'll work across the full stack, with a primary focus on Jakarta EE and...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....

Master Data Manager at Geotech – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

1) Master Data Manager Minimum Requirements Qualification: Certificate essential; National Diploma preferredStrong understanding of ERM/ERP and CRM systemsKey Responsibilities & Skills Data cleaning and maintenanceGovernance and complianceStrong decision-making...

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