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      Crypto has gone mainstream - will South African regulators catch up in 2026? - Marius Reitz

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      Sixty60 smashes 100 million orders

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      2 February 2026
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      Apple acquires audio AI start-up Q.ai

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      28 January 2026
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      27 January 2026
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      The top-performing South African tech shares of 2025

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      Digital authoritarianism grows as African states normalise internet blackouts

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      Black Friday goes digital in South Africa as online spending surges to record high

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      Watts & Wheels S1E3: 'BYD's Corolla Cross challenger'

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      23 January 2026

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      29 January 2026
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      20 January 2026
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      20 January 2026
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    Vuyani Jarana: Mobile coverage masks a deeper broadband failure

    Vuyani Jarana: Mobile coverage masks a deeper broadband failure

    By Tinashe Mazodze30 January 2026

    The Ilitha Telecoms CEO has argued that meaningful connectivity is what South Africa needs to unlock economic participation.

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    Consnet’s Dion Kalicharan and Cloud On Demand’s Xenia Rhode on the benefits of the AWS partner network.

    Huawei turns 25 in South Africa, celebrates with major device discounts

    Huawei turns 25 in South Africa, celebrates with major device discounts

    By Huawei South Africa30 January 2026

    A quarter century of partnerships, investment and consumer innovation underpin Huawei’s role in South Africa.

    SABC Plus to flight Microsoft AI training videos

    SABC Plus to flight Microsoft AI training videos

    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu30 January 2026

    The partnership aims to use the scale of the SABC Plus platform to expand the reach of Microsoft’s AI training programmes.

    Phishing has not disappeared, but it has grown up - KnowBe4

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    By KnowBe4 Africa30 January 2026

    Today’s most dangerous phishing e-mails look legit, pass authentication checks and arrive from trusted accounts.

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    By Staff Reporter30 January 2026

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    What ordinary South Africans really think of AI

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    By Staff Reporter30 January 2026

    AI is no longer a novelty for South Africans – it is rapidly becoming a practical tool woven into everyday life.

    Tim Cook flags memory crunch as AI chips starve smartphones

    Tim Cook flags memory crunch as AI chips starve smartphones

    By Agency Staff30 January 2026

    Apple has warned that escalating memory chip prices have started to pressure profitability.

    Apple acquires audio AI start-up Q.ai

    Apple acquires audio AI start-up Q.ai

    By Stephen Nellis30 January 2026

    Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli start-up working on artificial intelligence technology for audio.

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