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Tax season is open season for scammers
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Network security spend set to double
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Multi-vendor security adds to experts’ angst
The majority of companies (78%) surveyed in South Africa and in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region rely on multi-vendor ecosystems - despite such fragmented security solutions leading to operational and financial strains, according to research from...
MTN issues trading statement
The MTN Group has issued a trading statement for the half year ended 30 June 2025, as it expects to report robust performance driven by strong commercial execution, disciplined capital allocation and improved macro conditions. Inflation and foreign exchange (forex)...
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