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      Stafford Masie: South Africa risks regulating away its AI future

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      Adobe bets on AI agents to fend off cheaper rivals

      16 April 2026
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      TCS | Donovan Marsh on AI and the future of filmmaking

      7 April 2026
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      26 March 2026
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      10 March 2026
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    IT veteran Len de Villiers named as Eskom CIO

    IT veteran Len de Villiers named as Eskom CIO

    By Duncan McLeod17 October 2024

    Eskom has appointed veteran South African IT leader Len de Villiers as its CIO on a three-year contract.

    Logistics costs a big hurdle to online shopping growth in South Africa

    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu17 October 2024

    A new report from FarEye says bringing down costs is top of mind for the last-mile logistics sector.

    30 years in tech - a leadership perspective - Workday Emea president Angelique de Vries

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    By Angelique de Vries17 October 2024

    A long career in an industry as fast paced as tech brings with it a profound understanding of how innovation happens.

    Cardware Wallet - the start-up building hardware crypto wallet in South Africa

    Cardware Wallet – the start-up building a hardware crypto wallet in South Africa

    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu17 October 2024

    Cape Town-based Cardware Wallet’s hardware device was designed in South Africa and is being manufactured here, too.

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    BMW says EU petrol and diesel vehicle ban 'no longer realistic'

    BMW says EU petrol and diesel vehicle ban ‘no longer realistic’

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    By Agency Staff17 October 2024

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    NEC XON implements first Pricer electronic label solution at Weelee flagship store

    By NEC XON17 October 2024

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    Skybox: half of firms fear security incidents due to siloed network and security teams

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    Opinion
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