SAS launches retrieval agent manager for enterprise unstructured data processing
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em 26/09/2025
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Analytics company releases no-code AI solution to process unstructured enterprise data using retrieval augmented generation framework. The platform aims to help organizations extract information from documents, manuals, and reports for business decision s...
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Contactable raises $13.5M to expand digital identity verification platform across Africa
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em 26/09/2025
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South African identity verification startup secures funding led by Venture Capitalworks to scale KYC and onboarding solutions. The company plans to invest in AI capabilities, beneficial ownership verification, and payments integration while expanding into...
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Beyond omnichannel: How opti-channel strategies are transforming CX
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Dion Millson, Head of AI Strategy at Connect.
em 26/09/2025
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Kaspersky warns travellers: AI-powered attacks are targeting hotel guests
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em 25/09/2025
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IT SECURITY
The threat actor is now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make their attacks more effective and reach additional regions. ...
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The business impacts of cyber incidents in 2025
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Christo Coetzer, director and CEO, BlueVision ITM.
em 24/09/2025
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AFSUG and SAP University alliances hold student career events in three South African cities
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em 23/09/2025
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The African SAP User Group (AFSUG), in collaboration with SAP University Alliances, organized Student Career Days in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Pretoria in September 2025, focusing on skills development and career preparation....
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LINK Mobility purchases South African messaging provider SMSPortal for $115 Million
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em 23/09/2025
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European messaging company acquires Cape Town-based A2P SMS provider to expand beyond European markets. Transaction values SMSPortal at 4.6x cash EBITDA based on $112 million revenue and $25 million EBITDA performance....
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Cassava Technologies partners with Accenture to deploy sovereign AI infrastructure across Africa
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em 23/09/2025
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Technology company will launch GPU-as-a-Service solutions starting in South Africa before expanding to Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. The partnership aims to enable local data processing within national borders using NVIDIA infrastructure housed in C...
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SoftwareOne receives new Microsoft Copilot Specialization
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em 22/09/2025
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New specialization validates end-to-end expertise across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, Copilot Studio, and agentic extensibility...
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The next digital frontier means AI conversations must have value
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Morgan Goddard, partner and software development lead at iqbusiness
em 22/09/2025
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Home Affairs Minister demonstrates AI-powered visa system to address corruption
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Editorial
em 22/09/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber will demonstrate the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system as part of efforts to reduce corruption through artificial intelligence implementation....
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Six African startups secure $400,000 in FINCA Ventures Competition
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em 19/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
Early-stage ventures in climate-smart agriculture and fintech receive catalytic funding and global exposure through FINCA Ventures’ flagship prize....
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Rekindle Learning acquires EpiTek to create integrated african training platform
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em 19/09/2025
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South African edtech companies merge to form Rekindle EpiTek platform targeting enterprise skills development. The acquisition combines microlearning capabilities with formal certification systems to address Africa's workforce training needs through integ...
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CIO Africa by dx⁵ strengthens South African operations
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em 19/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
Technology leadership community platform expands regional presence with new senior appointments and Hypenica partnership. The expansion aims to enhance services for South African IT executives while connecting them to broader pan-African technology networ...
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Microsoft deepens commitment to South Africa’s public sector digital transformation at GovTech 2025
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em 18/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
As lead sponsor of GovTech 2025, Microsoft highlights its role in advancing responsible AI, cloud adoption, and digital skills to strengthen government efficiency, citizen services, and digital inclusion in South Africa....
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Onafriq partners with Visa to drive digital financial inclusion in the DRC
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em 18/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
The collaboration introduces Visa Pay, a cloud-native platform that links mobile money wallets with Visa’s global network, expanding access to everyday digital payments in one of Africa’s fastest-growing financial markets....
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South Africa’s online retail set to surpass R130 billion as E-Commerce becomes growth engine
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em 18/09/2025
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A new report from World Wide Worx, produced with Mastercard and Peach Payments, shows online sales in South Africa are expanding nearly 20 times faster than physical retail, cementing digital platforms as a structural driver of the country’s economy...
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Google expands connectivity and AI investments to power Africa’s digital future
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em 18/09/2025
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Google has unveiled a new subsea cable hub in South Africa as part of its broader Africa Connect programme, alongside fresh investments in AI education and research support. The initiatives reinforce the company’s $1 billion commitment to the contin...
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Check Point acquires AI security platform Lakera for $300M to strengthen enterprise AI protection
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em 17/09/2025
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Cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies purchases AI-native security company Lakera to build comprehensive AI security capabilities. The acquisition targets growing enterprise demand for protection against AI-powered threats and vulnerabiliti...
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Kyocera South Africa strengthens production print team with new specialist appointment
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em 17/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa has named Vanessa Richardson as its new production sales specialist, reinforcing the company’s focus on expanding its production print portfolio and delivering tailored solutions to customers....
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