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      Swingeing jobs cuts at Microsoft’s Xbox unit

      6 July 2026

      SK Hynix ends Samsung’s 26-year reign at the top

      22 June 2026
      Google on the hook for what its AI tells users, court rules

      Google on the hook for what its AI tells users, court rules

      15 June 2026
      How Russians juggle VPNs to outwit the Kremlin

      How Russians juggle VPNs to outwit the Kremlin

      15 June 2026
      Amazon CEO flagged Anthropic AI risks to Washington - Andy Jassy

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      What Wi-Fi 8 will mean for wireless networks

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      1 June 2026
      Alfa's electric rebel - Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce

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      TCS+ | How Tracker is turning vehicle data into business strategy

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      30 June 2026
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      23 June 2026
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      22 June 2026
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    By Marecia Damons27 August 2025

    Sassa will introduce mandatory biometric enrolment for beneficiaries at its offices from Monday.

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    Mouton Foundation launches R7.2-billion Curro take-private

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    The Jannie Mouton Foundation has made a R7.2-billion play for Curro, promising a surge in access to quality education.

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    DFA claims ‘world first’ 1.6Tbit/s fibre trial in South Africa

    By Agency Staff27 August 2025

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    TCS | Maziv goes massive: CEO Dietlof Mare on Vumatel’s big roll-out plans

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