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...

Siyakwamukela kuZulu at Afridax

Crypto exchange Afridax says it has marked a significant milestone in its mission to democratise access to digital assets in Africa by integrating isiZulu into its platform. Language barriers pose a significant obstacle to financial inclusion, particularly in Africa...

Vodacom partners with SA Rugby

Building on its longstanding relationship, Vodacom and SA Rugby have signed a landmark partnership agreement naming Vodacom the first and exclusive official telecommunications partner to all national Springbok teams and SA Rugby affiliated competitions. From junior to...

US massively ahead in data centres

The widespread adoption of cloud computing has transformed the data centre landscape and, although it significantly cut the number of organisations operating their own data centres, it has also fueled a surge in the global data centre count. Still, no market is even...

UCT and IDIA unveil VR software for astronomy data visualisation 

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Astronomy and the Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy (IDIA) – a partnership between UCT, the University of the Western Cape and the University of Pretoria – have released new virtual reality (VR)...

Gavi-supported vaccines save millions of lives

More than 1,3-million future deaths were averted in 2023 thanks to vaccination programmes supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This achievement, which translates to more than two lives saved every minute of the day, is highlighted alongside historic progress in...

Arctic sea ice near historic low; Antarctic ice declines

Arctic sea ice retreated to near-historic lows in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, likely melting to its minimum extent for the year on 11 September 2024, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). The decline continues the...

IBM opens second quantum data centre

IBM has opened its first quantum data centre in Europe, located in Ehningen, Germany. This is the second quantum data centre that IBM has deployed, and will be available via the cloud to the over 250 enterprises, governments and research institutions in the region....

Battery prices are still dropping: but for how long?

The Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell market is forecast to reach over $400-billion by 2035, with costs continuing their downward trend. These are among the findings from a new IDTechEx report, “Li-ion Battery Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Applications,...

PMI rebounds in September as manufacturing recovers

Following the contraction in August, the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased significantly by 9.2 points to 52.8 in September, up from 43.6 in August. This bounce indicates improved conditions, driven by stronger demand, easing...

Growth in IoT drives up risk

As the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market continues its exponential growth, projected to reach R223,07-billion by 2029, the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is raising the alarm over increasing security risks associated with the proliferation...

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Roche app empowers SA patients

Roche Diagnostics has launched the iThemba Life mobile health application solution in South Africa. iThemba Life empowers patients to receive their diagnostic test results directly on their smartphones, a critical need in low- to middle-income countries with...

No wind or sun? There’s a battery for that

South Africans joined the rest of the world in marking World Earth Day to the backdrop of an electricity grid that is still under immense pressure and still dominated by coal, despite large mining houses announcing divestment in the fossil fuel source. While there are...

How freeing employees from their landlines can benefit your business

Many people ditched their home landlines long ago. In a world where everyone carries a cellphone on their person at all times, it just didn't make sense to hold onto them. Understandably, businesses have been slower to let go of the landline. You need a standard...

Accurate payroll data critical for a smooth filing season

Annual filing season is now open for businesses, with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) giving organisations until the end of May to submit all their employees' payroll and tax information. According to SARS: "The data that must be submitted to SARS from...

Tracker expands services with IFS

Tracker has selected an IFS solution that spans enterprise resource planning (ERP) functionality, service management capabilities and AI-powered customer engagement tools to provide an elevated customer experience, and reduce time and costs across Tracker's...

Nokia ranked top in 5G patents

Nokia has been ranked as number one in 5G patents in an independent study. In its study on Standard Essential Patents (published April 2021), independent analyst firm PA Consulting concluded that Nokia is number one for ownership of granted patents that the...

Kaspersky strengthens West African footprint

As part of its strategy to grow its business in West Africa, Kaspersky has partnered with value-added distributor DataGroupIT who will provide the global cybersecurity company with access to new markets in Nigeria and Ghana. "DataGroupIT is a well-known distributor in...

Work from Anywhere Tech Talk Series – 5

Over the past year, it has become increasingly clear that digitising businesses was no longer a ‘nice to have’, but a necessity that needed to happen overnight. Episode 5: The promise of 5G Technology was the key enabler, keeping a remote knowledge workforce...

Youth development programme for supply chain skills

A youth development programme has been launched by SAPICS, the professional body for supply chain management, that aims to address youth unemployment in South Africa, the skills deficit in the supply chain field, and to ensure that young professionals are...

Accountancy a critical skill for SA

The Department of Home Affairs recently ended public commentary on the draft national Critical Skills List, which includes several common accountancy roles. "Due to a shortage of accountants, organisations are forced to source and recruit foreign nationals to fill the...

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...

Project manager – Western Cape Cape Town International Airport

Calling on All project managers who comes from either Aerospace, Aviation and defence or engineering.We are currently on the lookout for 4 Project managers to be based in Cape town. If you fit the below requirements please send me your cv to [Email Address Removed]...

Cybersecurity Analyst II at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring Continuously monitor: Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud. Perform log management:...

SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Step into the fast lane of innovation! We're looking for a passionate and driven SAP ABAP Developer to join our automotive transformation journey. You'll be working on real-time SAP S/4HANA projects supporting vehicle production, supply chain, and customer solutions —...

Operating System Administrator

About: In this exciting entry level role, you'll work closely with the Operating System Manager, supporting business systems rollouts, maintaining tools, and ensuring smooth collaboration across all departments. This is your chance to experience first-hand how a...

SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Step into the fast lane of innovation! We're looking for a passionate and driven SAP ABAP Developer to join our automotive transformation journey. You'll be working on real-time SAP S/4HANA projects supporting vehicle production, supply chain, and customer solutions —...

Operating System Administrator – Gauteng Parktown

About: In this exciting entry level role, you'll work closely with the Operating System Manager, supporting business systems rollouts, maintaining tools, and ensuring smooth collaboration across all departments. This is your chance to experience first-hand how a...

Senior SAP ABAP Developer at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Providing systems support services to ensure the smooth functioning of finance applications. Investigating and solving problems that arise and implementing optimal solutions for users. Understanding...

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