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Paratus Zimbabwe, Powertel sign long-distance fibre deal
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EU AI Act will have global implications
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Two Oceans Marathon now among world’s safest road races
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AI chips and robotics can change our world
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Interest in blockchain has waned
Global interest in blockchain technology has plummeted by 63% over the past three years. Research group Stocklytics believes the decline marks a notable shift in technological enthusiasm and signaling a waning excitement surrounding blockchain’s potential...
United effort key to tackling SA’s plastic pollution
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Digital investments market to hit $2,8trn in 2024
The assets under the management of the digital investments market - including robo-advisors and neobrokers - have snowballed over the past years, rising from $3,8-billion in 2017 to a whopping $2,26-trillion in 2023. And the entire market is expected to continue...
How to fight stress across social media
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