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    Optasia, backed by former banker Michael Jordaan, plans a JSE listing to fund expansion across emerging markets.

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    Discovery’s latest idea may yet get people to sleep better. But it is also a good idea to be wide awake to the risks of too much surveillance in our lives. 

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    In less than a week, Microsoft will no longer provide free security or software updates for enterprise Windows 10 users.

    FlySafair bets on AI to keep fares low and customers sweet

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    CambriLearn launches IEB grade 10 in 2026 as families lock in fees

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