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			<image:caption>Visa’s global travel programme integrates digital-first technology and AI assistance. (Image source: iStock)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Thalia Pillay, CEO of Orca Fraud. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Alpheus Mangale became independent non-executive director of Absa Group in July 2023. (Image source: iStock)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>Vodacom brings connectivity, fintech to SA e-hailing</news:title>
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			<image:caption>The e-mobility programme brings together partners from the technology, financial services, automotive and e-hailing sectors.</image:caption>
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			<news:title>SAP says enterprise context is key to predictive AI operations</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Emmanuel Raptopoulos, global president of customer success for Europe, APAC, the Middle East and Africa at SAP.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>ABC faces a boardroom battle as its former CEO challenges regulatory sanctions. (Source: ABC 2026 annual report)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>n8n hosting options: Cloud convenience vs self-hosted flexibility</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Get started with Domains.co.za Self-Hosted n8n VPS Hosting. (Image: Domains.co.za)</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:01:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Netcampus and CompTIA – building practical skills for real careers, one evening at a time</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Celebrating past wins: Netcampus was proud to be recognised at the CompTIA Africa Awards 2025. This award is a testament to the passion, dedication and impact of the team, learners and partners who are driving digital skills transformation across Africa.</image:caption>
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			<news:title>Cape Town’s hybrid power plant now live</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and energy mayoral committee member alderman Xanthea Limberg. (Image source: supplied)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/seacom-ceo-placed-on-leave/mYZRX79gnaWqOgA8</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T09:30:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Seacom CEO placed on leave</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Seacom CEO Alpheus Mangale has been placed on special leave. (Image supplied)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-woan-may-be-dead-but-open-access-is-not/VgZeyvJlronMdjX9</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T08:50:22+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The WOAN may be dead, but open access is not</news:title>
			<news:keywords>VO Connect,Justin Mackenzie,Connectivity,network capacity,AI</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Justin Mackenzie, managing director of VO Connect.</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T08:32:01+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>More than 4 500 people took part in second Moscow Startup Summit</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Moscow Startup Summit.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-rise-of-autonomous-ai-demands-a-new-security-strategy/KA3WwMdzXDOvrydZ</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T08:31:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The rise of autonomous AI demands a new security strategy</news:title>
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			<image:caption>AI security is a strategy that spans people, identities, data, infrastructure and governance. (Image: Cyberrey)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>Township businesses urged to use tech like AI to grow</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Panel discussion, from left: Keletso Lekwakwe, Brian Magwaza, Morekolodi Salema and Sibusiso Molimi.</image:caption>
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			<news:title>CIO of the Year awards shortlists revealed</news:title>
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			<image:caption>The Enterprise CIO of the Year finalists - (from left) Assaad Honein, Motus; Jochem Melis, Absa; Strini Mudaly, Gold Fields; Werner Leithgöb, Lactalis; Sne Dlamini, Sasol; and Theo Mabaso, Sanlam.</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:42:16+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Minister outlines plan to strengthen ‘reliable’ electricity</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, minister of electricity and energy.</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:03:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Starlink rival maps out SA strategy beyond satellite broadband</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Amazon is positioning LEO connectivity as a complement to fibre, wireless and mobile networks across South Africa and Africa. (Image created via Gemini)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>Opt-out registry arrives as marketers go social</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Direct marketing companies will no longer be able to hide behind untraceable numbers. (Graphic made by GenAI)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/didata-execs-hit-back-at-account-of-campus-deal/RgeVDvPR3ojMKJN3</loc>
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			<news:title>DiData execs hit back at account of Campus deal</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Jason Goodall,Jeremy Ord,Grant Bodley,Steven Nathan,Saki Missaikos</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The Campus in Bryanston, Johannesburg, was sold by Dimension Data in 2019.</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T10:42:12+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Logitech sees Africa as major growth opportunity</news:title>
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			<image:caption>AI-driven analytics shift networks from reactive to predictive. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Graeme Millar, Managing Director, SevenC.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Louise Taylor, VP of Channel at Exclaimer.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Chinese brands are turbocharging South Africa’s electric vehicle shift.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-executives-still-dont-trust-their-data-and-how-to-fix-it/LPwQ57lbVVZqNgkj</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:47:19+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Why executives still don’t trust their data – and how to fix it</news:title>
			<news:keywords>InfoBluePrint,Bryn Davies,Data Management,Artificial Intelligence,cloud infrastructure</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Bryn Davies, CEO of InfoBluePrint.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/hugging-face-incident-charged-up-interest-in-agentic-ai-say-pros/DZQ587V8BBgqzXy2</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:30:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Hugging Face incident charged up interest in agentic AI, say pros</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Hugging Face,Khetan Gajjar,Mimecast,Richard Ford,Integrity360</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The recent Hugging Face incident has triggered a change in narrative around agentic AI but has not dampened spirits around the emerging technology, say experts.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/1415186993.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/your-messages-matter/JN1gP7OAXXmqjL6m</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T08:30:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Your messages matter</news:title>
			<news:keywords>BulkSMS,business messaging,Richard Simpson,Celerity Group,Kero</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Richard Simpson, Managing Director of the Celerity Group, which incorporates Kero and BulkSMS.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Richard-Simpson-03Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtns-ihs-takeover-deal-gets-compcom-approval/wbrpOqg2JRQMDLZn</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T14:45:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:27:06+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>MTN’s IHS takeover deal gets CompCom approval</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Competition Commission,MTN,Competition Tribunal,Sub-Merger Co,IHS Towers</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>MTN is on course to have 100% shareholding in IHS Towers.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/MTN-head-office-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-advertisers-lose-up-to-r12bn-a-year-to-ad-fraud/Pero3qZ36JzvQb6m</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:41:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA advertisers lose up to R12bn a year to ad fraud</news:title>
			<news:keywords>TruthsetsOnline.com,Fraudlogix,Fraud Blocker,Fiverr,Netotraffic</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>One in five hits on an advert isn’t a genuine human interaction. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Magnific)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/advert-fraud-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/agentic-ai-and-the-sa-cloud-paradox/nWJadMbN3DbMbjO1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T13:15:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:15:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Agentic AI and the SA cloud paradox</news:title>
			<news:keywords>ITWeb Cloud Summit 2026,Mark Walker,T4i,Stellenbosch University Business School</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Mark Walker, director and co-founder of Transformation for Innovation (T4i).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/brainstorm/pictures/2026/04/Mark-Walker-1.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/us-funding-cuts-put-r25bn-sa-sci-tech-research-at-risk/dgp45vaBQly7X9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T13:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:02:11+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>US funding cuts put R2.5bn SA sci-tech research at risk</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Department of Science,Blade Nzimande,DSTI,Donald Trump,Cabinet</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Science, technology and innovation minister professor Blade Nzimande.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/04/Blade-Nzimande-Apr-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/e-panic-button-security-flaw-sparks-legislature-probe/mYZRXv9gbV4MOgA8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T12:45:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:37:51+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>e-Panic Button security flaw sparks legislature probe</news:title>
			<news:keywords>e-panic button,Department of e-Government,Portfolio Committee on e-Government and Research &amp; Development,Gauteng Legislature,Information Regulator</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Gauteng’s e-Panic Button initiative offers a physical device and an app version. (Photograph by Department of e-Government)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/07/e-Panic-button-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/uber-eats-generates-r16bn-for-sa-restaurants/VgZeyqJlpBL7djX9</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T12:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:24:13+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Uber Eats generates R1.6bn for SA restaurants</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Uber Eats,Ntsoaki Nsibanyoni,Vuyiswa Ramokgopa,food delivery,Digital Marketplace</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Uber Eats says its platform saves consumers more than 12.7 million hours annually. (Image supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/08/Uber-Eats-Aug-2023.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-consumers-rethink-cost-of-tech-ownership/KA3Ww7dzPpEqrydZ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T12:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:49:51+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA consumers rethink cost of tech ownership</news:title>
			<news:keywords>NielsenIQ,NIQ,Zak Haeri,tech and durables,refurbished technology</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Price-conscious consumers are delaying tech purchases while considering refurbished devices and trade-in options. (Image created via Gemini)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/tech-durability-2026.jpg</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/how-e-scripting-benefits-patients-transforms-the-clinical-workflow/G98Yd7LGnNavX2PD</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-02T09:15:06+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:10:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>How e-scripting benefits patients, transforms the clinical workflow</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Healthbridge Clinical,e-scripting,clinical workflow,medication selection,pharmacy fulfilment</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Introducing a more intelligent healthcare system. (Image: Healthbridge)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/Healthbridge-01Oct2026-NEW.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nearly-two-thirds-of-organisations-lack-mature-247-security-operations-logicalis-research-finds/JN1gPvOAXw2MjL6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T11:15:17+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:09:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Nearly two-thirds of organisations lack mature 24/7 security operations, Logicalis research finds</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Logicalis,security operations,Operational readiness,Closing the Security Maturity Gap benchmark report,Artur Martins</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Artur Martins, CISO, Logicalis Portugal and Roger Loh, Head of Solutions, Digital Transformation, Logicalis Singapore.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/Logicalis-01Oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cyberrey-backs-itweb-security-summit-2027/rxP3jMBE9217A2ye</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T11:15:15+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:08:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Cyberrey backs ITWeb Security Summit 2027</news:title>
			<news:keywords>CyberRey,Arashad Samuels,Cyber risk,ITWeb Security Summit</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Cyber security solutions and services provider Cyberrey has confirmed its sponsorship of the ITWeb Security Summit 2027.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/SS27-01Oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/barnes-smart-solutions-strengthens-p3-for-next-generation-of-secure-emv-card-issuance/P3gQ2MGAloDvnRD1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T11:15:14+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:07:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Barnes Smart Solutions strengthens P3 for next generation of secure EMV card issuance</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Barnes Smart Solutions,payment-card technology,P3 EMV Data Preparation,cryptographic security,card-personalisation systems</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>P3 is designed to integrate into an organisation’s existing card-issuance environment. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/Bank-card-laptop-online-shopping-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-ai-ready-organisations-still-choose-the-wrong-use-case/Gb3Bw7WaOdGq2k6V</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T12:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:06:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Why AI-ready organisations still choose the wrong use case</news:title>
			<news:keywords>JustSolve,AI Ready,AI Solved,AI-led intelligent transformation,QSURE</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The same starting point leads to different outcomes, depending on which use case comes first.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/JustSolve-01Oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/leading-with-purpose-and-perspective/xnklOqz1z4PM4Ymz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-02T08:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:05:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Leading with purpose and perspective</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Ramona Moodley,Macrocomm Group,chief financial officer,CFO,smart utilities</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Romona Moodley, CFO, Macrocomm Group. (Image: AI-enhanced)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/Romona-Moodley-01Oct2026-AI-enhanced.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/providing-enterprise-level-security-to-smes/kLgB17ezZpZM59N4</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T11:15:09+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:04:29+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Providing enterprise-level security to SMEs</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Orange Cyberdefense,SMEs,Mid-Market Cyberdefense Programme,Demetrios Petropoulos,data loss</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Providing enterprise-level security to SMEs. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/Cyber-Security-2025-2.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/flowgear-wins-iamcp-emea-partner-award/raYAyMorDWG7J38N</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T11:15:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:03:15+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Flowgear wins IAMCP EMEA partner award</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Flowgear,IAMCP,partner award,Flowgear Advisor Program,2026 IAMCP Partner-to-Partner Award</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Flowgear has won a place among the global finalists. (Image: AI-enhanced)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/Flowgear-01Oct2026-AI-enhanced.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/penetration-testing-alone-is-no-longer-enough/o1Jr5MxPo44MKdWL</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T11:15:07+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:01:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Penetration testing alone is no longer enough</news:title>
			<news:keywords>penetration testing,Nithen Naidoo,Snode Technologies,Threat Exposure Management,risk-based assessment</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Nithen Naidoo, founder and CEO at Snode Technologies.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/Nithen-Naidoo-01Oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nec-xon-brings-smart-cart-technology-to-sa-retail/kYbe97XbNPXqAWpG</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-10-01T11:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:00:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>NEC XON brings smart-cart technology to SA retail</news:title>
			<news:keywords>NEC XON,smart-cart technology,frictionless shopping,retail media,computer-vision cameras</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The smart-cart module combines a tablet, scanner and computer-vision cameras and can be retrofitted to existing trolley fleets. (image: NEC XON)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/NECXON-01Oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/levy-brothers-buy-r755m-in-blu-label-shares/WnpNgM21ydN7VrGd</loc>
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			<image:caption>Get complete coverage across the full e-mail security life cycle. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Making sense of the B-BBEE scorecard. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>Greater than the sum of its parts: Google Workspace implementation to drive future innovation at Argility/Smollan Technologies</news:title>
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			<image:caption>From Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mr-price-cuts-application-estate-by-nearly-75-through-cloud-led-modernisation/nWJadvbN3E4vbjO1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-30T15:15:56+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Mr Price cuts application estate by nearly 75% through cloud-led modernisation</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Marilize Redelinghuys, head of retail modernisation, Mr Price Group. (Photograph: Lesley Moyo)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nutun-eyes-global-deployment-of-ai-debt-collector/WnxpEv4Yy6Z7V8XL</loc>
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			<news:title>Nutun eyes global deployment of AI debt collector</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Nutun says its agentic AI debt collector Zoey serves to augment the workforce rather than replace it. (Image source: iStock)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fsca-builds-ai-guardrails-as-digital-regulation-expands/kLgB17ezZVkM59N4</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-30T13:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:50:32+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>FSCA builds AI guardrails as digital regulation expands</news:title>
			<news:keywords>FSCA,Financial Sector Conduct Authority,Unathi Kamlana,AI,Artificial Intelligence</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>FSCA’s AI framework forms part of a broader digital strategy aimed at improving regulatory processes. (Image created via Gemini)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/capitecs-fintech-income-surges-amid-mvno-gains/KBpdgvpm5xE7LEew</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-30T12:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Capitec’s fintech income surges amid MVNO gains</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Capitec,Capitec Connect,Graham Lee,Fintech,value-added services. Mobile virtual network operator</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Capitec continued to grow its customer base, as active clients increased to 26.6 million. (Image supplied)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/south-africa-emerges-as-key-igaming-market/mYZRX79gbd8qOgA8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-30T11:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:33:55+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>South Africa emerges as key iGaming market</news:title>
			<news:keywords>online gambling,Igaming,Online betting,gambling market,SOFTSWISS</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Softswiss places SA among the African iGaming markets which warrant close attention. (Image source: iStock)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/iitpsa-names-finalists-for-2026-presidents-awards/O2rQGqAEgjRqd1ea</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-30T11:15:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:03:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>IITPSA names finalists for 2026 President’s Awards</news:title>
			<news:keywords>IITPSA,2026 President’s Awards,Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa,Pearl Pasi,IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>IITPSA names finalists for 2026 President’s Awards.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/nutanix-recognised-as-a-leader-in-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-distributed-hybrid-infrastructure/WnxpE74YyNZMV8XL</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-30T11:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:01:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Nutanix recognised as a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Nutanix,Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure,Thomas Cornely,Nutanix Cloud Platform,NKP Metal</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Thomas Cornely, Executive Vice-President of Product Management, Nutanix.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Thomas-Cornely-12Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/visa-launches-visa-infinite-series-in-sa-to-help-meet-evolving-cardholder-expectations/Olx4zMkaLwYv56km</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-30T11:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:00:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Visa launches Visa Infinite Series in SA to help meet evolving cardholder expectations</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Visa,Visa Infinite Series,Visa Destinations,Lineshree Moodley,curated experiences</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Lineshree Moodley, country manager for Visa South Africa.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/12/Lineshree-Moodley-Dec-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/lesaka-appoints-two-new-board-directors/mQwkoq6YyamM3r9A</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-30T10:45:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:40:33+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Lesaka appoints two new board directors</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Lesaka Technologies,Carolina Lacerda,James Oates,Ali Mazanderani,UBS</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Carolina Lacerda has been appointed to the Lesaka board. (Image supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Carolina-Lacerda-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/stop-ai-experimentation-pilots-are-avoiding-the-real-work/kYbe9MXbNwQvAWpG</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-30T09:45:13+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:24:01+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Stop AI experimentation: Pilots are avoiding the real work</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Lungile Mginqi,CIO,AI,Artificial Intelligence,enterprise AI</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Lungile Mginqi, digital transformation strategist.</image:caption>
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			<news:title>MTN loses bid to halt US anti-terrorism lawsuits</news:title>
			<news:keywords>MTN Group,US Anti-Terrorism Act,al-Qaida,Taliban,MTN terror case</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The complaints alleged MTN paid bribes to al-Qaida and the Taliban to avoid the cost of securing its transmission towers.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>James Hickman, country manager at AWS South Africa.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Attacks on web applications are very common. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Anle Brett, Product Manager: End-User Computing at Datacentrix, was named as Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) Champion of the Year for the third year.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Catching what human verification misses.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Emerging technologies have entered the list of the top skills shortages. (Image created via ChatGPT)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-document-security-gap-hiding-in-everyday-workflows/PmxVEMKEYdmvQY85</loc>
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			<image:caption>Protect your company against AI-generated phishing, smishing and other mobile-targeted attacks. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Structure your data before AI finds the cracks.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Standard Bank and Huawei signing a strategic cloud partnership agreement.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Dario Milo, Partner at Webber Wentzel and co-head of the firm’s AI Disputes unit.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>The M10 has a 10 000mAh battery, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage and runs Android 14. (Image supplied)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Guardrisk stresses that the exposure of the binder holder does not mean its own systems were breached. (Image source: iStock)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Rubrik AI functions as an autonomous execution engine. (Image: Butter Knife)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>Untapped AI files patent for the handshake that lets AI agents prove who they are before they do business; will offer it free to SA companies</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Lloyd Matthew, Founder and CEO of Untapped AI.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Comtel’s purpose remains connectivity. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>Invest in crypto agility to get ahead of quantum risk</news:title>
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			<image:caption>EG Nadhan, Chief Quantum Ambassador at QuantaCyber, and Blair Canavan, Director Alliances, PKI and PQC Portfolio at Thales. (Image: AI-enhanced)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-uncomfortable-truth-about-cyber-security-reports/WnxpEv4YyjJ7V8XL</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:33:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The uncomfortable truth about cyber security reports</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Cyber security reports,Mauritz du Toit,Infotech Integrated Solutions,IIS,security findings</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Mauritz du Toit, Managing Director, Infotech Integrated Solutions (IIS).</image:caption>
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	<url>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Your source code is in escrow. But would it actually help when you need it?</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Guy Krige, Risk and Regulatory Lead at ESCROWSURE.</image:caption>
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	<url>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:31:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>From access to impact</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Ghana,Fintech,Shiona Blundell,Sybrin,mobile-money</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Shiona Blundell, Sybrin Business Development Executive. (Image: AI-enhanced)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/a-high-speed-logistics-solution-for-the-toughest-environments/KjlyrvwBx2Oqk6am</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:30:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>A high-speed logistics solution for the toughest environments</news:title>
			<news:keywords>DCI Scanning,Datalogic Matrix 830,data capture solutions,warehouse workflow,supply chains</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The Datalogic Matrix 830 data capture solution. (Image: DCI Scanning)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/finfluencer-engagement-is-not-evidence-of-credibility/VgZeyvJlpOEMdjX9</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-25T12:45:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T12:37:18+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Finfluencer engagement is not evidence of credibility</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Legalaes,Finfluencers,financial advice,Social Media,financial misinformation</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Legalaes urges consumers to scrutinise creator qualifications, disclosures and commercial interests. (Image created via Gemini)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>ITWeb TV: FNB moves past AI hype to measurable business value</news:title>
			<news:keywords>FNB,First National Bank,Dane Liebenberg,AI,Artificial Intelligence</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Dané Liebenberg, AI executive for FNB Retail and Business Banking. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-electric-trucks-begin-4-000km-test/PmxVEMKEY14vQY85</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-25T11:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T11:23:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA electric trucks begin 4 000km test</news:title>
			<news:keywords>electric trucks,Mzansi EV Truck Super Test,GoMetro,Justin Coetzee,Olivia Lamenya</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The Mzansi EV Truck Super Test 2026 is being led by flx EV, GoMetro and the Kuehne Climate Centre, with SANY supplying the vehicles.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-ai-will-see-you-now/o1Jr5qxPoAzqKdWL</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-25T10:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T10:29:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The AI will see you now</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Best Practice: AI in HR,Brainstorm Feature</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Celiwe Ross, Old Mutual Limited</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-09-25T10:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T09:49:14+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>PICS: ITWeb visits Vivo’s headquarters in China</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Vivo,Vivo South Africa,Shenzhen,Vivo X500,Vivo headquarters</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Vivo’s new global headquarters. (Photograph by Simnikiwe Mzekandaba)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Vivo-headquarters-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/audit-ready-euc-embedding-accountability-into-asset-workflows/mYZRXM9gbkyvOgA8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-25T09:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Audit-ready EUC: Embedding accountability into asset workflows</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Nkgwete IT Solutions,Vickash Bheem,audit readiness,asset workflows,asset governance</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Vickash Bheem, Head of Technology at Nkgwete IT Solutions.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/your-soc-cannot-outrun-ai/wbrpOqg2JABMDLZn</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-25T09:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T08:33:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Your SOC cannot outrun AI</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Troye,Kurt Goodall,SOC,Check Point Research&apos;s 2026 AI Security Report,managed detection and response</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
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			<image:caption>Troye technical director Kurt Goodall. (Image: AI-enhanced)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Kurt-Goodall-25Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/secure-doesnt-always-mean-compliant/VgZey7JlpZEqdjX9</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-25T09:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Secure doesn&apos;t always mean compliant</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Smarsh Cyber Compliance,Smarsh,cyber security,cyber compliance,DTCC’s Cyber Resiliency in the Financial Industry Survey report</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Cyber security defends the systems, cyber compliance proves it.</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T08:31:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Four descriptive gTLDs worth a look when the .co.za you wanted is gone</news:title>
			<news:keywords>gTLD,.co.za,Domains.co.za,domain name extensions,generic top level domains</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>gTLDs are descriptive extensions that solve two problems at once. (Image: Domains.co.za)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Domains-25Sept2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/did-you-just-train-your-replacement/Pero3qZ362BvQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-25T08:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T08:17:55+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Did you just train your replacement?</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Anthony Olivier,AI,AI agent,AI training,internal AI agent</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Information security and privacy consultant Anthony Olivier.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/r101m-uct-project-brings-ai-microscopy-to-africa/LPp6V7rBYJb7DKQz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-23T13:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-23T12:43:50+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>R101m UCT project brings AI microscopy to Africa</news:title>
			<news:keywords>University of Cape Town,UCT,Caron Jacobs,Digby Warner,William Wasswa</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The openScopes AIDDiA consortium gathered for the project kick-off meeting in UCT’s IDM. (Photo source: Sizwe Tyhali)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/UCT-project.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-new-security-environment-needs-sase/xA9POvNE24kqo4J8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-23T12:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-23T12:27:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The new security environment needs SASE</news:title>
			<news:keywords>SASE,Brett Salovy,Fortinet,QBS Software Africa,Fortinet Unified SASE</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Brett Salovy</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/altron-flags-sharp-rise-in-h1-earnings/JBwErvn3ldY76Db2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-23T12:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-23T11:47:58+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Altron flags sharp rise in H1 earnings</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Altron,JSE,Altron HEPS,Altron EPS</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Altron is currently finalising its interim results for HY27. (Source: Altron)</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-09-23T11:45:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Bank Zero reaches break-even after nearly five years</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Bank Zero,Michael Jordaan,Yatin Narsai,Lezanne Human,Lesaka Technologies</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Bank Zero says it was built to break-even on a fraction of the customer base a new bank requires.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/BankZero-card-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cloud-security-is-not-measured-by-what-you-have-deployed-it-is-measured-at-2am/mYZRX79gbZbqOgA8</loc>
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			<news:title>Cloud security is not measured by what you have deployed. It is measured at 2am</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Hendrik Krüger, Cloud On Demand</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/un-chief-warns-about-killer-robots-amid-ai-debate/lwrKxv3YyaLMmg1o</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-23T10:55:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
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			<image:caption>United Nations secretary-general António Guterres. (Image source: United Nations)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sovereignty-at-the-forefront-of-govt-digital-transformation-strategy/nWJad7bN32m7bjO1</loc>
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			<image:caption>Digital sovereignty is about understanding where data is stored, who may access it and how systems work together. (Image: iStock)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/online-gambling-boom-prompts-tighter-ad-monitoring/dgp45qaBQRpvX9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-23T10:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>The collaboration will extend to cross-border and illegal online gambling advertising. (Image source: iStock)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-in-line-for-vivos-next-flagship-handsets/LPp6VMrBYkbMDKQz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-23T10:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-23T09:54:42+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA in line for Vivo’s next flagship handsets</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Vivo,Vivo South Africa,X500,Vivo smartphones,Vivo X500 series</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The Vivo X500 Pro Max.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-most-critical-ai-choices-may-not-be-about-ai/kYbe9MXbNL4vAWpG</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-23T09:15:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-23T08:52:15+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The most critical AI choices may not be about AI</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Wits School of Business Sciences,Rennie Naidoo,Artificial Intelligence,AI</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Rennie Naidoo, Professor of Information Systems at the Wits School of Business Sciences.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/future-proof-label-printing-from-argox-and-kemtek/Gb3BwMWaOjWv2k6V</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-23T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Future-proof label printing from Argox and Kemtek</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Argox AIP series. (Image: AI-enhanced)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/how-africas-hidden-resources-can-change-the-energy-equation/xnklOvz1zkdq4Ymz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-23T09:15:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-23T08:33:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>How Africa’s ‘hidden’ resources can change the energy equation</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Vodacom Group,Ayman Essam,energy efficiency,Vodacom decarbonisation,Energy access Africa</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Ayman Essam, Chief Officer: External Affairs, Vodacom Group.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Ayman-Essam-03Feb2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/bridging-sas-security-technology-divide/raYAyqorDkgMJ38N</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-23T09:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-23T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Bridging SA’s security technology divide</news:title>
			<news:keywords>BNI,Huawei,police services,private security,Public Safety</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>BNI views technology as both a tool and an equaliser. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Security-technology-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/marketings-new-superpower-adobe-firefly-for-teams/o1Jr5qxPokmqKdWL</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-23T09:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-23T08:31:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Marketing&apos;s new superpower: Adobe Firefly for Teams</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Adobe Firefly for Teams,Dax Data,creative AI,design,editing</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Adobe Firefly for Teams. (Image: Dax Data)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/DaxData-23Sept2023-HEADER.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cio-of-the-year-the-search-is-on/wbrpOqg2JoRMDLZn</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-23T08:45:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-23T08:19:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>CIO of the year: The search is on</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Brainstorm,CIO of the Year Awards,ITWeb Brainstorm CIO of the Year Awards,First Distribution,Microsoft</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Winners of the ITWeb Brainstorm 2025 CIO of the Year Awards: Tando Luyaba from the Information Regulator (left) and Khomotso Molabe from Standard Bank.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Tando-Luyaba-Khomotso-Molabe-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cell-c-ceo-mendes-buys-r208m-in-company-shares/RgeVDvPRxKeMKJN3</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-23T08:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T14:39:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Cell C CEO Mendes buys R20.8m in company shares</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Cell C,Jorge Mendes,JSE</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes. (Image supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Jorge-Mendes-Aug-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/apples-first-foldable-iphone-heads-to-south-africa/nWJadMbN3ymMbjO1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-22T13:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T12:47:26+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Apple’s first foldable iPhone heads to South Africa</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Apple,iPhone Duo,iPhone 18,iPhone 18 Pro,iPhone 18 Pro Max</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>iStore expects the iPhone Duo to attract premium buyers.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/iPhone-Duo-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/prosus-reshuffles-tech-leadership-amid-ai-push/wbrpO7g2JoovDLZn</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-22T12:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T12:05:16+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Prosus reshuffles tech leadership amid AI push</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Prosus,chief AI officer,Artificial Intelligence,Euro Beinat,Paul van der Boor</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Euro Beinat, chief AI officer at Prosus. (Image supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Euro-Beinat-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/zaru-goes-live-on-circles-arc-blockchain/Pero37Z36KrMQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-22T11:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T11:35:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>ZARU goes live on Circle’s Arc blockchain</news:title>
			<news:keywords>ZARU,stablecoin,Circle Arc blockchain,Circle StableFX,USDC</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>ZARU is being developed through a partnership involving Luno, Sanlam, EasyEquities, Lesaka and BlockTower. (Image generated using ChatGPT)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/ZARU-stablecoin-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/africa-bitcoin-corp-founder-quits-after-r5m-fine/KA3Ww7dzPKjqrydZ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-22T11:45:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Africa Bitcoin Corp founder quits after R5m fine</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Warren Wheatley,Africa Bitcoin Corporation,Stafford Masie,Financial Sector Conduct Authority,FSCA</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC) founder Warren Wheatley.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Warren-Wheatley-Sept-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/getting-minimum-viable-business-back-up-and-running/dgp45MaBQK2qX9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-22T11:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T10:57:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Getting minimum viable business back up and running</news:title>
			<news:keywords>NEC XON,Cohesity,HPE Zerto,business resilience,John Dewar</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>John Dewar, General Manager of Enterprise Technology Solutions at NEC XON.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/coronation-ups-mtn-stake-to-5/KWEBbvyLe63qmRjO</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-22T11:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T10:47:08+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Coronation ups MTN stake to 5%</news:title>
			<news:keywords>MTN Group,Coronation Asset Management,MTN shareholding,SENS,Stock Exchange News Service</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>MTN received notification from Coronation Asset Management that its beneficial interest had reached 5% of MTN’s issued ordinary share capital.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/MTN-head-office-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sita-in-recovery-mode-says-comms-minister/O2rQGMAEgwDMd1ea</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-22T10:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T10:41:11+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SITA in recovery mode, says comms minister</news:title>
			<news:keywords>GovTech 2026,Solly Malatsi,Magatho Mello,SITA,State Information Technology Agency</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Solly Malatsi, minister of communications and digital technologies.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/07/Solly-Malatsi-Jul-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-please-call-me-millions-so-who-paid/xA9POvNE2KEqo4J8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-22T09:15:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T09:13:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The Please Call Me millions: So, who paid?</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Please Call Me,PCM,Nkosana Makate,Vodacom,Black Rock Mining</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The Please Call Me legal bill ran into hundreds of thousands. (Image created with GenAI)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Please-Call-Me-Jul-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mitsumi-distribution-partners-with-samsung-to-expand-device-reach-in-sa/Gb3Bw7WaOKlq2k6V</loc>
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			<image:caption>Panel discussion, from left: Musa Malwandla, co-chief investment officer and head of data science at Differential Capital; Kuvarshan Govender, executive for client experience at Standard Bank; John Mukomberanwa, head of digital insights at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking; Kieno Kammies, MD of CDI Capital.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Automate the process, not just the task. (Image source: iStock)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>SASSA seeks a cloud-based omni-channel contact centre as a service solution. (Image source: iStock)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>The content regulator is combining human monitors, automated tools and international networks as it strengthens its online enforcement capabilities. (Image source: iStock)</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-09-21T12:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>The international final brings together the top teams qualifying through World Robot Olympiad competitions worldwide.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Fragmentation is itself a risk vector.</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:caption>
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			<image:caption>AI is moving from experimentation into core banking, while payments and digital platforms become increasingly important sources of growth. (Image created via Gemini)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>MIP Holdings has confirmed the breach, which it says happened in June. (Image source: iStock)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Entry-level smartphones are costing the poorest consumers a significant share of monthly income. (Image created via Gemini)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Takealot sellers manufacturing locally can enter the Made Local challenge, which rewards business performance and programme participation.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>South African CIOs and senior IT executives are invited to take part in the survey, while the ICT community can nominate candidates for the awards before 28 September.</image:caption>
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