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      12 May 2026
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      Joosub warns of 24 months of pain for phone buyers

      12 May 2026
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      Fuel pain finally tipping the scales for EVs in South Africa

      12 May 2026
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      11 May 2026
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      8 May 2026
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      29 April 2026
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      28 April 2026
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      28 April 2026
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      9 April 2026
      The biggest untapped EV market on Earth is hiding in plain sight

      The biggest untapped EV market on Earth is hiding in plain sight

      1 April 2026
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      26 March 2026
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      20 April 2026
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      15 April 2026
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      22 April 2026
      The conflict of interest at the heart of PayShap's slow adoption - Cheslyn Jacobs

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      26 March 2026
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      10 March 2026
      Free calls, dead voice and Shameel Joosub's Spanish ghost - Duncan McLeod

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      3 March 2026
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    Vodacom paid nearly twice book value for its Maziv stake

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    By Duncan McLeod26 November 2025

    Vodacom has finally overcome the last regulatory hurdle in its long and troubled attempt to acquire a stake in Maziv.

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    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu26 November 2025

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    Affinity for Linux? Canva's next big move could reshape the desktop software market - Liam Fisher

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    By Duncan McLeod26 November 2025

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    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu26 November 2025

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    Bolt steps up ride-hailing security in South Africa

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    By Amy Musgrave26 November 2025

    A new Ipsos report, commissioned by Bolt, has confirmed that safety concerns are shaping rider behaviour.

    Binance leads the next wave of digital payments in South Africa

    By Binance26 November 2025

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    Truenav launches WhatsApp business calling for contact centres

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