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Temu app racks up 735m downloads

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Vuma rolls out affordable unlimited fibre to underserved areas

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Play the long game for AI success

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Resilience of SA SMEs testament to their adaptability

As South Africa continues to navigate the outcome of a watershed election which saw the formation of a government of national unity (GNU), small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated resilience and maintained confidence in their future despite persistent...

Data key as analytics turns to AI

Kathy Gibson reports from Qlik AI Reality Tour - There is no question AI is critical and companies that hesitate to harness it risk falling behind. “But the question is: what are you going to do with AI?” asks Tejas Mehta, senior vice-president and GM: MEA at Qlik....

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