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			<news:title>Wits restores learning platform after cyber attack</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Wits University had an enrolment of 41 702 students as of 2025. (Image source: Wits)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>A computerised learner’s licence testing system at a licensing centre in Cape Town.</image:caption>
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			<news:title>SITA appoints long-awaited board</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Cabinet has approved a new SITA board, for a three-year period. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>E-hailing overtakes vehicle ownership, outpaces fuel spend</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Discovery Bank and Visa data shows ride-hailing growth is now outpacing fuel spend, especially among younger urban consumers.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/68-of-passwords-can-be-cracked-within-a-day/rxP3jqBEVlYMA2ye</loc>
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			<news:title>68% of passwords can be cracked within a day</news:title>
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			<image:caption>AI-driven cracking tools expose weaknesses in modern password practices. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/analysis-ai-stocks-surge-amid-bubble-concerns/raYAyqorXkbMJ38N</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T12:37:09+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Analysis: AI stocks surge amid bubble concerns</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Some AI stocks might burst. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Freepik &amp;amp; Pexels)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-blu-label-targets-lower-cell-c-shareholding/rW1xL75naw2MRk6m</loc>
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			<news:title>ITWeb TV: Blu Label targets lower Cell C shareholding</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Blu Label Unlimited joint-CEOs Mark and Brett Levy. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/change-logic-strengthens-people-solutions-division-to-help-organisations-tackle-workforce-operating-model-change/RgeVDvPRzK9MKJN3</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:06:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Change Logic strengthens People Solutions division to help organisations tackle workforce, operating model change</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Michaela Voller, Executive for the People Solutions division at Change Logic.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/maxtec-qbs-and-netbrain-announce-strategic-partnership-for-africa/KA3WwqdzLKR7rydZ</loc>
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			<news:title>Maxtec QBS and NetBrain announce strategic partnership for Africa</news:title>
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			<image:caption>NetBrain and Maxtec announce strategic partnership.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/urovo-rt40s-brings-rugged-mobility-and-cold-chain-resilience-to-demanding-warehouse-environments/lwrKx73YEk9qmg1o</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:02:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Urovo RT40S brings rugged mobility and cold-chain resilience to demanding warehouse environments</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Urovo RT40S,rugged mobility,cold-chain resilience,long-range bar code scanning,industrial-grade durability</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The RT40S is built for demanding industrial environments. (Image: DCI Scanning)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/wired4women-awards-winner-fanelesibonge-mbuyazi-technology-as-a-tool-for-impact/j5alrMQAWKVMpYQk</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:01:23+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Wired4Women Awards winner Fanelesibonge Mbuyazi: Technology as a tool for impact</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Wired4Women Awards,Fanelesibonge Mbuyazi,Rising Star in Software Development,Sanlam Fintech,Tiyana Ngwonyana</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Fanelesibonge Mbuyazi, software engineer at Sanlam Fintech,  is one of the 13 winners of the 2026  Wired4Women Awards.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fpb-ceo-quits-three-months-after-assuming-post/G98Yd7LGXwgvX2PD</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T10:55:54+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>FPB CEO quits three months after assuming post</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Film and Publication Board,FPB,Norman Gidi,Department of Communications and Digital Technologies,DCDT</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Advocate Norman Gidi has left his post as Film and Publication Board CEO.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/renewed-strategy-boosts-gotyme/dgp45MaBgKZqX9l8</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T10:28:11+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Renewed strategy boosts GoTyme</news:title>
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			<image:caption>GoTyme customers can now access upgraded banking features, including biometric login and free PayShap payments. (Image: Supplied)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-invisible-engine-powering-sas-informal-payment-revolution/PmxVE7KE2wrqQY85</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T09:27:30+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The invisible engine powering SA’s informal payment revolution</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Ecentric,Rory Bosman,payment systems,informal traders,Financial infrastructure</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Rory Bosman, executive for sales and marketing at Ecentric Payment Systems.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/70-out-of-100-south-africans-hit-by-data-breaches/KjlyrvwBOo1qk6am</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T08:53:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>70 out of 100 South Africans hit by data breaches</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Surfshark,Tomas Stamulis,J2 Software,Roy Alves,Hendrik de Bruin</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The biggest cyber security weaknesses are not always complex vulnerabilities, but rather a fundamental lack of visibility. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-sas-largest-companies-choose-peresoft-to-manage-payment-risk/Gb3Bw7Wa6nOq2k6V</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T08:36:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Why SA’s largest companies choose Peresoft to manage payment risk</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Financial fraud presents a direct reputational exposure for listed companies.</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Albida Consulting joins Workday VAR programme, deepening commitment to transformational HR, finance solutions</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Albida Consulting,Workday VAR programme,value-added reseller,Shawn Ramsay,HR and finance operations</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Shawn Ramsay, CEO at Albida.</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>AI Agent Essentials explained: Skills, use cases, competency validation</news:title>
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			<image:caption>AI Agent Essentials is a scenario-driven course designed for non-technical and lightly technical professionals. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/tablets-relegated-in-importance-as-demand-flatlines/LPwQ5MlbnGQvNgkj</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-05-07T13:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-07T13:25:47+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Tablets ‘relegated in importance’ as demand flatlines</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Omdia,Tablet shipments,Himani Mukka,iPad Air,Lenovo</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Consumers and vendors are being more deliberate about which devices to prioritise. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sassa-grant-beneficiaries-fuel-lesaka-consumer-unit-boom/mYZRXM9gdlEvOgA8</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-05-07T12:58:02+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SASSA grant beneficiaries fuel Lesaka consumer unit boom</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka Southern Africa. (Photograph by: Lesley Moyo)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>The Council for Medical Schemes confirmed its ICT platform weaknesses contributed to a decline in its complaint resolution target. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Operational intelligence represents a shift in how customer operations are structured, managed and optimised. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Helping hotels to have a human touch. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/linkshadow-showcases-ai-driven-cyber-mesh-security-at-itweb-security-summit-2026/8OKdWMDXlKNMbznQ</loc>
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			<news:title>LinkShadow showcases AI-driven cyber mesh security at ITWeb Security Summit 2026</news:title>
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			<image:caption>LinkShadow will demonstrate its Cyber Mesh Architecture at this year&amp;apos;s ITWeb Security Summit. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/malatsi-asks-to-appear-before-parliament/KA3WwMdzLgavrydZ</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T17:26:53+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Malatsi asks to appear before Parliament</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Department of Communications and Digital Technologies,Solly Malatsi,draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy,AI hallucinations,fictitious reference list</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Solly Malatsi, communications and digital technologies minister.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ex-nedbank-cio-naicker-joins-bank-south-pacific/WnpNgq21NYQMVrGd</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T14:45:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T14:35:37+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Ex-Nedbank CIO Naicker joins Bank South Pacific</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Ray Naicker,Nedbank,Bank South Pacific,BSP,Mark Robinson</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Bank South Pacific group CIO Ray Naicker. (Image source: BSP)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/dha-eyes-tech-driven-border-operations/Pero3qZ3QZzvQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T13:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:03:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>DHA eyes tech-driven border operations</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Border Management Authority,Department of Home Affairs,DHA,illegal migration,Leon Schreiber</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Home affairs minister Dr Leon Schreiber. (Image source: Department of Home Affairs)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/anc-wants-malatsi-dragged-to-parly-over-botched-draft-ai-policy/lwrKx73YENjqmg1o</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T13:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:49:57+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>ANC wants Malatsi dragged to Parly over botched draft AI policy</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Department of Communications and Digital Technologies,DCDT,Solly Malatsi,draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy,AI hallucinations</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>South Africa’s draft AI policy was withdrawn after it was confirmed that various sources cited were fictitious. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/AI-central-processing-system-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/shareholders-turn-up-heat-on-mtn-pay/j5alrvQAWENvpYQk</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T12:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:11:16+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Shareholders turn up heat on MTN pay</news:title>
			<news:keywords>MTN,MTN pay,Bennie van der Westhuizen,Computershare,Georgeson</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>MTN shareholders are set to vote at its AGM at the end of May. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Pexels)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/MTN-ballot-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/gsma-pleias-seek-to-close-african-language-gap-in-ai/mQwkoM6YbnY73r9A</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T11:45:11+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:27:56+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>GSMA, Pleias seek to close African language gap in AI</news:title>
			<news:keywords>GSM Association,GSMA,Louis Powell,Pleias,CommonLingua</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>GSMA and Pleias mark major step in quest to make AI language models for Africa. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/students-working-together-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/your-databases-are-being-watched-just-not-by-you/kYbe97Xba4XqAWpG</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T11:45:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:06:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Your databases are being watched. Just not by you</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Ascent Technology,database,Johan Lamberts,DB Shield,POPIA</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Database security is a governance obligation.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Ascent-Technology-29Apr2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-rise-of-response-ready-cyber-security/JBwErvn32b876Db2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T11:45:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:04:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The rise of response-ready cyber security</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Datacentrix,Kyle Pillay,response-ready cyber security,ransomware,credential harvesting</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>A mature ransomware resilience strategy is built on a governance-driven, risk-based approach. (Image: Datacentrix)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Datacentrix-29Apr2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/pace-digitek-partners-with-nec-xon-to-scale-bess-solutions/KBpdgvpmx3L7LEew</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T11:45:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:02:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Pace Digitek partners with NEC XON to scale BESS solutions</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Pace Digitek,NEC XON,BESS,Rajiv Maddisetty,Magnus Coetzee</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Left: Rajiv Maddisetty, Whole-Time Director at Pace Digitek, and Magnus Coetzee, Executive Infrastructure and Energy at NEC XON.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/NEC-XON-29Apr2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/deloitte-ups-mining-manufacturing-productivity-with-agentic-ai/rW1xLv5narV7Rk6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T11:45:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:57:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Deloitte ups mining, manufacturing productivity with agentic AI</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Deloitte,Amazon Web Services,Wessel Oosthuizen,operational intelligence centre,agentic AI</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Wessel Oosthuizen, senior associate director, AWS AI and data lead at Deloitte Southern Africa. (Image supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Wessel-Oosthuizen-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fnb-taps-ai-to-bolster-navi-virtual-assistant/VgZeyvJlRbLMdjX9</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T10:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:56:12+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>FNB taps AI to bolster NAVi virtual assistant</news:title>
			<news:keywords>FNB,NAVi,virtual assistant,Customer experience,Johan Maree</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Johan Maree, CEO of FNB Nav. (Image supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Johan-Maree-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-2026-imperative-a-view-from-the-channel-bridge/lLn14MmQRa6MJ6Aa</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T09:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:58:26+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The 2026 imperative: A view from the channel bridge</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Traci Maynard,ICT Channel,managed service provider,enterprise IT,Remote Monitoring and Management system</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Traci Maynard, ICT channel and partnership specialist.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Traci-Maynard-IIN-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/flowgear-named-iamcp-sa-isv-partner-of-the-year/O2rQGqAELrrqd1ea</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-29T11:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Flowgear named IAMCP SA ISV Partner of the Year</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Flowgear,IAMCP SA,ISV Partner of the Year,IPAAS,AI Design Win</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Daniel Chilcott, Co-founder and CEO of Flowgear.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Daniel-Chilcott-29Apr2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/calls-for-inclusive-digital-future-for-young-women/DZQ58MV8EbZvzXy2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-28T13:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:11:42+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Calls for inclusive digital future for young women</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Girls in ICT Day,Honor South Africa,Huawei South Africa,Association of Comms and Technology,Nomvuyiso Batyi</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Women still make up less than a third of the world’s workforce in STEM. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/women-colleagues-work-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/uj-launches-ar-heritage-experience-at-melville-koppies/GxwQDq1DOElMlPVo</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-28T12:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T12:41:33+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>UJ launches AR heritage experience at Melville Koppies</news:title>
			<news:keywords>UJ,University of Johannesburg,Melville Koppies,Melville Koppies Management Committee,Dr Izak Potgieter</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The collaboration between UJ and the Melville Koppies Management Committee enhances heritage education through immersive AR storytelling tools.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/01/UJ-campus-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-firms-turn-to-quantum-computing-amid-uncertainty/lwrKx73YEnxqmg1o</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-28T12:15:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T12:05:59+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA firms turn to quantum computing amid uncertainty</news:title>
			<news:keywords>quantum computing,PwC,Nico Vlok,uncertainty,risk modelling</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Quantum computing is viewed as a long-term tool to improve business resilience against uncertainty. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/arrow-digital-connections-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/know-what-agentic-ai-can-access-zscaler-warns/dgp45vaBgdP7X9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-28T12:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T11:59:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Know what agentic AI can access, Zscaler warns</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Zscaler,ITWeb Security Summit 2026,Srikanth Nellore,agentic AI</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Srikanth Nellore, senior director of product management at Zscaler.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Srikanth-Nellore-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/budget-constraints-limit-stats-sa-data/VgZeyqJlRE57djX9</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-28T11:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T11:34:26+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Budget constraints limit Stats SA data</news:title>
			<news:keywords>National Treasury,Statistics South Africa,consumer price inflation,Patrick Kelly,South African Reserve Bank</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>A lack of funding is holding back StatsSA from providing richer datasets. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Freepik)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/StatsSA-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-start-up-pitches-sovereign-ai-for-defence-at-us-summit/dgp45MaBgkeqX9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-28T11:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T11:06:14+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA start-up pitches ‘sovereign AI’ for defence at US summit</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Safeza AVA-X,SelectUSA,Armand de Beer,facial recognition,AVA-X</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Juan Solms, Safeza AVA-X distribution and operations manager, CEO Armand De Beer and executive Sparkly Mokgosi. (Image supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Juan-Solms-Armand-DeBeer-Sparkly-Mokgosi-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption>South African companies are under pressure to modernise HR operations as regulatory complexity grows. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Lerato Lamola, a partner for Financial Regulatory at Webber Wentzel.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/heidi-health-enters-sa-market-as-clinician-led-ai-grows/Gb3BwMWa6wYv2k6V</loc>
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			<image:caption>Heidi’s launch in SA brings offline-capable, multilingual AI support to over 15 000 local clinicians. (Image created via Gemini)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Thabile Ngwato, founder and CEO of Rapid Innovation Group, the parent company of 24-hour news channel Newzroom Afrika. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Clicks’ retail trading was further affected by aggressive competitor discounting during the festive season. (Image source: Clicks)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that isn’t indexed by standard search engines. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Operation Vulindlela’s digital transformation pillar aims to ensure a fully digital government in the next few years. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>The draft AI policy calls for AI to be used to augment rather than replace human labour. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Active visibility at the database layer is a specific practice, not a general aspiration.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Crimes targeting essential infrastructure ultimately burden law-abiding citizens, says the National Prosecuting Authority. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>The cyber security landscape is undergoing its most dramatic transformation in decades. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Consumers who want to complain about direct marketers have to fill in a three-page form. (Source: Freepik)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/analysis-big-tech-sets-ai-to-catch-ai/RgeVDvPRz8BMKJN3</loc>
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			<news:title>ANALYSIS: Big Tech sets AI to catch AI</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Anthropic,Project Glasswing,Mythos,Microsoft,Amazon</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Companies are treating advanced AI as critical infrastructure rather than just software. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Freepik.)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/1nebula-achieves-iso-27001-certification-reinforcing-commitment-to-information-security/wbrpO7g2lzBvDLZn</loc>
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			<news:title>1Nebula achieves ISO 27001 certification, reinforcing commitment to information security</news:title>
			<news:keywords>1Nebula,ISO 27001 certification,OneView,technology expense management platform,FinOps</news:keywords>
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			<image:title>fs Technology security 2018</image:title>
			<image:caption>Achieving ISO 27001 certification reflects 1Nebula’s continued investment in security, governance and operational excellence. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/tim-cook-steps-down-as-apple-ceo/VgZeyqJlRVE7djX9</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:41:16+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Apple,Tim Cook,Steve Jobs,John Ternus,Arthur Levinson</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/deep-dive-into-the-new-kill-chain/RgeVDMPRz8XvKJN3</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-21T10:45:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:35:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Deep dive into the new kill chain</news:title>
			<news:keywords>CyberRey,Noko Terrence Tuwe,ITWeb Security Summit JHB 2026</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Cyberrey will present at the ITWeb Security Summit JHB 2026 and deep dive into cyber security’s new kill chain.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/vercel-data-breach-exposes-sa-developer-community/KA3Ww7dzLYzqrydZ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-21T10:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:29:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Vercel data breach exposes SA developer community</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Vercel,Next.js,data breach,cyber security,software development</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Vercel is used in SA and operates a data centre in Cape Town, as part of its Edge Network. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ntt-data-clocks-400gbps-peering-at-jinx/nWJadvbN9aavbjO1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-21T10:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:55:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>NTT Data clocks 400Gbps peering at JINX</news:title>
			<news:keywords>NTT Data,Johannesburg Internet Exchange,JINX,JC Burger,Internet speed</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The 400Gbps peering marks an advancement in the broader evolution of Africa’s internet peering ecosystem. (Image generated using ChatGPT)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/400gpbs-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/common-challenges-of-online-fraud/KWEBbvyLEg2qmRjO</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-21T09:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:20:08+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Common challenges of online fraud</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Solid8 Technologies,Harold van Graan,online fraud,Financial Fraud,identity theft</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Harold van Graan, chief revenue officer, Solid8 Technologies.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mimecast-eliminates-api-e-mail-security-trade-off-with-complete-threat-detection/5yONPvErD5Z7XWrb</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:42:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Mimecast eliminates API e-mail security trade-off with complete threat detection</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Mimecast,API e-mail security,integrated cloud e-mail security,ICES,State of Human Risk 2026</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Mimecast&amp;apos;s e-mail security protection stack is now available through API deployment. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Cyber-Attack-2026-2.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/is-escrow-necessary-or-relevant-to-ai-sa-organisations-should-assume-it-is/rxP3jMBEV1e7A2ye</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-21T08:45:11+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:40:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Is escrow necessary or relevant to AI? SA organisations should assume it is</news:title>
			<news:keywords>escrow,ESCROWSURE,Guy Krige,AI</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Guy Krige, Legal Counsel at ESCROWSURE.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Guy-Krige-21Apr2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/beyond-spreadsheets-turning-assets-into-verified-real-time-intelligence/Gb3Bw7Wa6lAq2k6V</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-21T08:45:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:38:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Beyond spreadsheets: Turning assets into verified, real-time intelligence</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Nkgwete IT Solutions,asset management,Sagaren Kanniappen,real-time verification,QR code</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Sagaren Kanniappen, COO, Nkgwete IT Solutions.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/Sagaren-Kanniappen-23Feb2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-business-process-architecture-is-the-missing-link-in-digital-transformation/xnklOqz1mNwM4Ymz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-21T08:45:09+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:36:19+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Why business process architecture is the missing link in digital transformation</news:title>
			<news:keywords>SoluGrowth,Mpho Tladi,business process architecture,Lean,Agile</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Mpho Tladi, Manager, SoluGrowth.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Mpho-Tladi-21Apr2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-teen-entrepreneur-foundation-and-adnotes-selected-25-lcnos-to-advance-community-led-digital-connectivity-in-sa/kLgB17ezV4RM59N4</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA Teen Entrepreneur Foundation and AdNotes selected 25 LCNOs to advance community-led digital connectivity in SA</news:title>
			<news:keywords>SA Teen Entrepreneur Foundation,AdNotes,LCNO,local community network operators,Advancing Sustainable Connectivity and Community-Led Digital Economies</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>AdNotes with selected LCNO representatives pose for a group photo during the technical training session hosted by MiRO.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Adnotes-21Apr2026-1.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/netcampus-expands-ai-ready-leadership-across-sa-powered-by-microsoft-elevate/raYAyMorXnk7J38N</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-21T08:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Netcampus expands AI-ready leadership across SA – powered by Microsoft Elevate</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Netcampus expands AI-ready leadership across South Africa – powered by Microsoft Elevate.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Netcampus-21Apr2026-MAIN.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/designing-a-resilient-human-centric-cyber-security-framework/xA9POvNEow1qo4J8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-21T09:15:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:30:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Designing a resilient human-centric cyber security framework</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Mimecast South Africa,Heino Gevers,human-centric cyber security,real-time risks,behaviour analytics</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Heino Gevers, senior director of technical support at Mimecast South Africa.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/top-ict-tenders-rtmc-looks-to-panel-for-it-needs/j5alr7QAWRl7pYQk</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-20T16:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T14:37:40+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Top ICT tenders: RTMC looks to panel for IT needs</news:title>
			<news:keywords>National Tender Bulletin,ICT tenders,Road Traffic Management Corporation,RTMC,Natis</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>IT hardware, software, support and maintenance services are required for the Road Traffic Management Corporation and Natis.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-research-chairs-to-bolster-sas-innovation-efforts/Kjlyr7wBwWOvk6am</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T12:41:37+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>New research chairs to bolster SA’s innovation efforts</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Department of Science,Technology and Innovation,DSTI,National Research Foundation,Central University of Technology</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Professor Blade Nzimande, science, technology and innovation minister.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Blade-Nzimande-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/securing-solid-roi-from-ai-in-cyber-security/xA9PO7NExB1vo4J8</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T12:35:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Securing solid ROI from AI in cyber security</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Alexandre Depret-Bixio,Anomali,Solid8 Technologies,Mark Hassoun,Harold van Graan</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Mark Hassoun, technical director at Anomali. (Image supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/05/Mark-Hassoun-May-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fixed-wireless-surges-as-sa-broadband-market-resets/JN1gP7OAoN9qjL6m</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T12:11:25+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Fixed wireless surges as SA broadband market resets</news:title>
			<news:keywords>fixed wireless access,FWA,fibre broadband,OpenSignal,ICASA</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>South Africa’s broadband market is shifting toward fixed wireless growth. (Image created using ChatGPT)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/industry-flags-challenges-in-long-awaited-spam-call-registry/Gb3BwMWaEZAv2k6V</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:46:37+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Industry flags challenges in long-awaited spam call registry</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Spam calls,Direct Marketing Association of South Africa,Department of Trade Industry and Competition,National Consumer Council,Consumer Protection Act</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>More than a decade after government first proposed an opt-out registry, it is set to be implemented. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Pexels)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/broken-telephone-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/before-the-breach-why-discovery-comes-first/6GxRKqYQw9aqb3Wj</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-20T11:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:10:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Before the breach: Why discovery comes first</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Faranani DocTec,Ben van Niekerk,Information Regulator,access controls,encryption</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>When unauthorised access occurs, the first question regulators ask is what controls were in place beforehand. (Image: Faranani DocTec)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>SoluGrowth takes a deeply client‑centric approach to its F&amp;amp;A BPO engagements. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Athlone Girls High School in Johannesburg was provided with access to the full iSchoolAfrica Coding and Robotics Programme.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/istore-sa-expands-amid-growing-trade-in-business/dgp45vaBw827X9l8</loc>
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			<image:caption>The Information Regulator migrated its payroll system from Persal to Sage 360 with effect from 1 April. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Nominations are now open for the inaugural ICITP/ Chartered CIO IT Industry Recognition Awards.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Ziaad Suleman, senior VP at Cassava Technologies and CEO of South Africa and Botswana. (Image supplied by Cassava Technologies)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Deputy president Paul Mashitile officially opened a 4IR digital innovation lab and centre of specialisation at Gert Sibande TVET College.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/telcos-blink-first-in-biometric-fee-fight-with-home-affairs/G98YdMLG2j97X2PD</loc>
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			<image:caption>Telco association ATC won’t be taking Home Affairs to court. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Images from Freepik)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/kzn-schools-receive-connectivity-digital-learning-tools/RgeVDqPRelQ7KJN3</loc>
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			<image:caption>Connectivity in schools will ultimately play a meaningful role in providing skills for the digital economy.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>It’s not about where you work, it’s about what you deliver. (Image: Webafrica)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Michael de Neuilly Rice, Principal Security Architect at NEC XON. (Image: Supplied)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Gaetan Soltesz, General Manager of FAST Congo.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Covert Copy creates a locked, hidden copy of storage buckets to ensure critical data remains untouchable. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/samro-invites-applications-for-2026-music-business-masterclass/RgeVDvPRezQMKJN3</loc>
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			<image:caption>A total of 30 fully funded bursaries will be awarded.</image:caption>
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			<news:title>War, peace and your cloud risks</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Mauritz du Toit, Managing Director, Infotech Integrated Solutions (IIS).</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cipherwaves-16-year-partnership-a-legacy-measured-in-trust-not-just-time/lwrKx73YOEYqmg1o</loc>
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			<news:title>CipherWave&apos;s 16-year partnership: A legacy measured in trust, not just time</news:title>
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			<image:caption>CipherWave provides the infrastructure that allows companies to move faster, operate smarter and compete harder. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/wired4women-to-honour-ict-channel-achievers-on-16-april/j5alrMQAzWaMpYQk</loc>
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			<news:title>Wired4Women to honour ICT channel achievers on 16 April</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Meet the women driving success in SA’s ICT channel.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-literacy-becomes-make-or-break-skill-in-sa-job-market/mQwkoM6Yaaz73r9A</loc>
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			<image:caption>Employers now prioritise candidates who can apply AI tools to everyday workflows to boost efficiency and competitiveness. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>‘Severe’ shortage of STEM teachers in Gauteng</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Gauteng’s education system has an estimated shortfall of 370 teachers in critical technology subjects.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Praven Pillay, MD at QBS Software Africa (Maxtec).</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/global-capital-shifts-beyond-silicon-valley-and-sa-benefits/KPNG8v8NQQXM4mwD</loc>
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			<news:title>Global capital shifts beyond Silicon Valley – and SA benefits</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Investors are increasingly looking outside the US for opportunities. (Made with GenAI)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Advocate Pansy Tlakula, chairperson of the Information Regulator</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>New product expands Binance derivatives offering, while allowing exposure to traditional assets without ownership.</image:caption>
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			<news:title>Communication integration and automation</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Richard Simpson, Managing Director of the Celerity Group, which incorporates Kero and BulkSMS.</image:caption>
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			<news:title>INEFI: Extend the life of your IT investment</news:title>
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			<image:caption>South Africa will hold the local government elections later this year. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/crypto-agility-key-as-quantum-threats-loom/KWEBb7yLwoxvmRjO</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T09:37:50+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Crypto agility key as quantum threats loom</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Richard Hall, AVP at DigiCert.</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T09:21:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
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			<image:caption>API or Application Programming Interface is a critical component within digital infrastructure and one of the fastest growing attack vectors, claims Akamai Technologies.</image:caption>
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			<news:title>Nexio appoints Praveen Govender as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer</news:title>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cut-cost-and-complexity-of-microsoft-teams-voice-integration-with-telviva/GxwQDq1DG93MlPVo</loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/from-devices-to-identity-the-next-evolution-of-voip-for-resellers/Pero3qZ3wYovQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-14T08:45:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>From devices to identity: The next evolution of VOIP for resellers</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Riaan Pietersen, GM of Wanatel.</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Why your IT manager shouldn’t be your CISO</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Cyber risk is a leadership challenge. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>Illumio delivers first platform to combine agentless visibility, breach containment for hybrid environments</news:title>
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			<image:caption>The agentless approach accelerates visibility and time to value by leveraging existing firewall infrastructure. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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