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Call to correct Africa’s map distortion
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Technology seen as key to expanding economic opportunity
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Tips for mitigating long-term supply chain resource constraints
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Space robotics poised for explosive growth
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The top four HR investment trends for 2024
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Digital Parks Africa ups data centre capacity
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Serious flaws in ZKTeco biometric systems
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Hardcopy peripherals take a big hit
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Zoom reaches for new heights
At its recent Zoom Perspectives 2024 conference, the company detailed its future vision, strategy, and flagship offerings which is looking to keep it relevant in a post-pandemic - lockdowned - world. "Zoom has been working to grow its number of customers and increase...
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Justice Accelerator calls on innovative southern African startups
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Sandile Ntsele is new CFO for Liquid Intelligent Technologies SA
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The rapid uptake of 5G and its real potential
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Give every employee a seat at the table
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