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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sentiv-formerly-altron-nexus-buys-stake-in-visiosoft/GxwQDq1DGXPMlPVo</loc>
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			<news:title>Sentiv, formerly Altron Nexus, buys stake in Visiosoft</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Reshaad Sha, executive chairman of Sentiv.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/link-it-asset-visibility-to-value/Pero3qZ3w81vQb6m</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:36:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Link IT asset visibility to value</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Alvin Barnard, Principal Solutions Consultant, OpenText.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-roundtable-debating-quality-through-strategic-leadership/RgeVDvPRedlMKJN3</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The Roundtable: Debating quality through strategic leadership</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Inspired Testing,Nadine du Toit (Managing Executive SA),Amanda Dambuza (Non-Executive Director of Inspired Testing SA),Maggie Moonsammy (Account Executive),Carlize Bosch (Sales Executive)</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>From left: Nadine du Toit (Managing Executive SA), Amanda Dambuza (Non-Executive Director of Inspired Testing SA), Maggie Moonsammy (Account Executive), Carlize Bosch (Sales Executive), Louise Lowman (Head of People), Keletso Moche (Head of Technical Consulting) and Karin van Blerk (Head of Marketing).</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/commitment-to-compliance-why-secure-scalable-workflows-are-becoming-a-board-level-priority/KA3WwqdzkxL7rydZ</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Commitment to compliance: Why secure, scalable workflows are becoming a board-level priority</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Trust is built through reliability.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/standard-bank-notifies-clients-of-data-breach/KA3Ww7dzkxrqrydZ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-08T08:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T16:15:18+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Standard Bank notifies clients of data breach</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Standard Bank has suffered a data breach.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/endeavor-sa-closes-r230m-fund-for-sa-tech-smes/lLn147mQwkr7J6Aa</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-07T13:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:36:19+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Endeavor SA closes R230m fund for SA tech SMEs</news:title>
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			<image:title>fs SME network 2018</image:title>
			<image:caption>The fund leverages Endeavor’s global network to provide portfolio companies with mentorship, talent, strategic guidance and market access.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-china-strengthen-sci-tech-ties/PmxVE7KERmWqQY85</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-07T13:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:57:38+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA, China strengthen sci-tech ties</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Department of Science,Technology and Innovation,DSTI,Nomalungelo Gina,South African Radio Astronomy Observatory</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The SA and Chinese delegation during a courtesy visit at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory. (Image source: DSTI)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/jobs-threat-who-loses-and-who-survives-automation-wave/Olx4z7kawkzq56km</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-07T12:45:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:38:17+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Jobs threat: Who loses and who survives automation wave?</news:title>
			<news:keywords>automation,Artificial Intelligence,AI,Planera,electricians</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The Planera report underscores need for reskilling as AI targets routine work but strengthens demand for judgement-driven, hands-on professions. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/esim-capability-boosts-fnb-connects-subscriber-volumes/5yONPvErlpm7XWrb</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-08T09:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:09:35+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>eSIM capability boosts FNB Connect’s subscriber volumes</news:title>
			<news:keywords>FNB Connect,Sashin Sookroo,FirstRand,First National Bank,mobile virtual network operator</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>FNB says 10% of Connect sales volumes now include eSIM. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/top-ict-tenders-home-affairs-targets-records-digitisation/xnklOqz1akEM4Ymz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-07T11:45:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T11:18:39+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Top ICT tenders: Home affairs targets records digitisation</news:title>
			<news:keywords>National Tender Bulletin,ICT tenders,Department of Home Affairs,Digitisation project ,eTenders Portal</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The Department of Home Affairs has over 340 million paper records and will prioritise the digitisation of records relating to birth, marriage, death and amendments. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/completion-is-not-an-outcome-re-imagining-corporate-learning-as-a-behaviour-change-engine/WnpNgM21Bky7VrGd</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-07T11:15:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T11:04:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Completion is not an outcome: Re-imagining corporate learning as a behaviour change engine</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Cyber Dexterity,corporate learning,phishing simulation data,STOP Framework,Antonios Christodoulou</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Antonios (Tony) Christodoulou.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/seseko-announces-2026-digital-skills-summit-to-empower-sas-future-workforce/JBwErvn3woz76Db2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-07T11:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T11:02:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Seseko announces 2026 Digital Skills Summit to empower SA’s future workforce</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Seseko announces 2026 Digital Skills Summit to empower SA’s future workforce.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/absa-intensifies-cloud-push-amid-scarce-it-skills/Pero3MZ3wKaqQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-07T09:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T09:23:07+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Absa intensifies cloud push amid scarce IT skills</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Absa,Kenny Fihla,Artificial Intelligence,IT skills,Cloud Computing</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Kenny Fihla, group CEO at Absa. (Image: Supplied)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/when-silicon-got-serious-about-security/KA3WwMdzkKrvrydZ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-07T09:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:59:23+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>When silicon got serious about security</news:title>
			<news:keywords>South Africa Information and Communication Technology Association,Dr Jannie Zaaiman,Security,Data Encryption Standard,John Forbes Nash</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Dr Jannie Zaaiman, CEO of the South Africa Information and Communication Technology Association.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/telkom-cmo-gugu-mthembu-backing-women-in-tech-and-leading-with-empathy/j5alr7QAzKB7pYQk</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-07T08:45:09+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:41:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Telkom CMO Gugu Mthembu: Backing women in tech and leading with empathy</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Telkom,Gugu Mthembu,Wired4Women Awards,Wired4Women Awards 2026</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Gugu Mthembu, CMO at Telkom.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/casa-software-unveils-blind-spots-slowing-enterprise-transformation/dgp45qaBwKEvX9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-07T08:45:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:36:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>CASA Software unveils blind spots slowing enterprise transformation</news:title>
			<news:keywords>CASA Software,Michael Brink,Broadcom,enterprise transformation,Software engineering</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Michael Brink, Chief Technology Officer, CASA Software.</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-07T08:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>‘We were saving payslips on the desktop’: SME leaders on their ICT shame</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Cell C Business,SME,Kantar Velocity Report,POPIA,Protection of Personal Information Act</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Running on infrastructure that belongs in another decade? (Image: Cell C)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/CellC-7Apr2026-1.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/launching-gole-cloud-secure-scalable-sovereign-cloud-platform-powered-by-h3c/KWEBb7yLw6PvmRjO</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-07T08:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Launching GOLE Cloud: Secure, scalable, sovereign cloud platform powered by H3C</news:title>
			<news:keywords>GOLE Cloud,H3C,hyperscale,data sovereignty,multicloud</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Launching GOLE Cloud: A secure, scalable and sovereign cloud platform powered by H3C.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sas-ai-policy-moves-to-comment-phase/P3gQ2qGA5wx7nRD1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-05T08:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:10:44+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA&apos;s AI policy moves to comment phase</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Solly Malatsi,Draft South Africa Artificial Intelligence Policy,AI</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Solly Malatsi, communications and digital technologies minister. (Source: South African Government News Agency.)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/networks-emerge-as-critical-bottleneck-in-ai-adoption/kYbe9MXbwRjvAWpG</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-02T15:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:37:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Networks emerge as critical bottleneck in AI adoption</news:title>
			<news:keywords>HPE,President Ntuli,Aruba Networking,Mandy Duncan,Hewlett-Packard Enterprise</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>President Ntuli, managing director of Hewlett Packard Enterprise South Africa. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>SARS is increasingly turning to tech to pull in more tax. (Image: Nicola Mawson | Freepik and GenAI)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>MobiAgent is designed to work alongside humans. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Truecaller hits 500 million users while blocking billions of AI-driven spam calls. (Source: Google Gemini)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Money wagered on online gambling accounted for 85.5% of total betting revenue in 2024/25. (Source: Alvaro Diaz via Pexels)</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-01T09:45:10+02:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-01T09:45:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>Florian Kellenberger, CEO of Siemens Mobility.</image:caption>
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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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		<lastmod>2026-04-01T09:15:13+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>As a trusted connectivity partner across Africa, Paratus continues to invest in solutions that enable progress, resilience and inclusive growth across Africa.</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-01T09:15:11+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Modernising legacy systems without interrupting core business</news:title>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-01T09:15:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:keywords>Expleo,test automation,quality assurance,QA,Teresa</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Automation exists – but it&amp;apos;s fragile. (Image: Expleo)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/healthbridge-acquires-ai-medical-scribe-nora-tool-that-sa-doctors-say-they-cant-work-without/O2rQGMAEjNxMd1ea</loc>
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			<image:caption>James Gordon (right) and Robert van Biljon (left) are co-founders of Nora, developed by their company, Nora AI.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>From left: Nadine du Toit (Managing Executive SA), Louise Lowman (Head of People), Amanda Dambuza (Non-Executive Director of Inspired Testing SA), Carlize Bosch (Sales Executive), Keletso Moche (Head of Technical Consulting), Karin van Blerk (Head of Marketing) and Maggie Moonsammy (Account Executive).</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-01T12:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Preparing for the SQL Server 2025 era – Ascent’s guidance</news:title>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/making-an-impact-synthesis-helps-financial-enterprises-transform-with-new-gemini-enterprise/KjlyrvwBwPoqk6am</loc>
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			<image:caption>Google Gemini 3.1 Pro was introduced last month. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-03-31T15:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>NPC commissioner Dr Tshepo Feela and DBSA CEO Boitumelo Mosako at the launch of the study. (Image source: Supplied)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Tendi Nyathi, chief risk and governance officer at Ozow.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Ernst Fonternel, chief consumer officer, postpaid and home at MTN South Africa. (Image: Supplied)</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-03-31T12:45:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>Google SA country director Kabelo Makwane and DHET deputy minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe. (Image: Supplied)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/microsoft-revamps-copilot-in-workplace-ai-push/4r1lyMR9WBD7pmda</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-31T11:45:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>Microsoft is integrating technology linked to Claude – an AI model developed by Anthropic – into Copilot.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/09/Microsofts-AI-27Sept2023.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/telemetry-data-exposes-scale-of-unplanned-power-outages/mYZRXM9g39BvOgA8</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:17:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Telemetry data exposes scale of unplanned power outages</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Wetility,Eskom,load-shedding,solar,renewable energy</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Wetility’s data shows that, on average, households experienced six to nine grid outages per month in 2025.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/06/house-solar-panels-roof-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ciso-of-the-year-finalists-announced-for-2026-wired4women-awards/GxwQDq1DGQyMlPVo</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:13:24+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>CISO of the Year finalists announced for 2026 Wired4Women Awards</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Wired4Women Awards 2026,Wired4Women Tech Forum,ITWeb Brainstorm,Telkom,BCX</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Who will take the Wired4Women CISO of the Year title on 16 April?</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/huawei-secure-sd-wan-full-sase-solution-secure-intelligent-connectivity-for-modern-enterprises/xnklOvz1aBAq4Ymz</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:06:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Huawei Secure SD-WAN Full SASE Solution: Secure, intelligent connectivity for modern enterprises</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Huawei Secure SD-WAN Full SASE Solution: Secure, intelligent connectivity for modern enterprises.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/seseko-microsoft-sa-deliver-high-impact-nationwide-digital-skills-programme/nWJadMbNwxQMbjO1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-31T11:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:04:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Seseko, Microsoft SA deliver high-impact nationwide digital skills programme</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Seseko,Microsoft SA,digital skills programme,AI robotics and coding programme,SACE</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Early exposure to AI, robotics and coding is essential. (Image: Seseko)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Seseko-31March2026-MAIN.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-peresoft-cashbook-authorisations-sftp-features-reinforce-eft-payment-security/dgp45vaBwom7X9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-31T11:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:02:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>New Peresoft Cashbook authorisations, SFTP features reinforce EFT payment security</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Peresoft,Cashbook authorisations,SFTP,EFT payment,Sage</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>EFT fraud has become increasingly sophisticated.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Peresoft-31March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/starlinks-african-push-hits-twin-regulatory-roadblocks/wbrpO7g2wGAvDLZn</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-31T11:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-31T10:25:42+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Starlink’s African push hits twin regulatory roadblocks</news:title>
			<news:keywords>StarLink,SpaceX,Elon Musk,ICASA,Independent Communications Authority of SA</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>As SpaceX awaits news on its SA bid, it has been denied service in Namibia. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Pexels and SpaceX)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/SpaceX-SA-bid-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/partner-ecosystems-driving-innovation-how-bni-huawei-are-enabling-digital-transformation-in-africa/O2rQGMAEjk9Md1ea</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-31T08:45:13+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-31T08:40:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Partner ecosystems driving innovation: How BNI, Huawei are enabling digital transformation in Africa</news:title>
			<news:keywords>BNI,Huawei,Blue Networks and Infrastructure,Digital transformation,partner ecosystem</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Together, BNI and Huawei remain committed to empowering businesses, unlocking new opportunities and building a connected, intelligent world.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/BNi-31March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/smollan-unites-data-technology-brands-to-launch-smollan-technologies/WnxpEv4YNPB7V8XL</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-31T12:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-31T08:38:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Smollan unites data, technology brands to launch Smollan Technologies</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Smollan,Smollan Technologies,Argility,DataOrbis,Cquential</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>From left: Smollan Technologies Exco Team: Marko Salic (CEO), Dishana Krishna (CFO), Brett Mandel (CEO: Data Solutions), Tanya Long (CEO: Software Solutions), Andrej Hudoklin (Chief Data &amp;amp; AI Officer); Samantha Gouws (People Executive).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Argility-31March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-it-resellers-want-more-than-just-voip/LPp6V7rBwxR7DKQz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-31T08:45:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-31T08:36:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA IT resellers want more than just VOIP</news:title>
			<news:keywords>VOIP,Wanatel,State of SA VOIP Survey,Evan Damon</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>State of VOIP. (Image: Wanatel)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Wanatel-31March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/five-ways-secure-digital-signatures-are-strengthening-business-relationships-in-the-digital-economy/Olx4z7kawrPq56km</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-31T08:45:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-31T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Five ways secure digital signatures are strengthening business relationships in the digital economy</news:title>
			<news:keywords>digital signatures,Secure digital signatures,SigniFlow,tamper-evident audit trails,time-stamped records</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Five ways digital signatures strengthen business relationships.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Signiflow-31March2026-2.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/agents-run-amok-identity-lessons-from-moltbooks-ai-experiment/mQwkoM6Ya1A73r9A</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-31T08:45:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-31T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Agents run amok: Identity lessons from Moltbook’s AI experiment</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Okta Threat Intelligence,Moltbook,AI agents,agentic AI,Jeremy Kirk</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>There must be robust identity and access management controls around AI agents. (Image: Okta)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Okta-Main-31March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/johnson-promoted-to-fnb-ceo-as-kellan-exits/G98YdMLG2RZ7X2PD</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-31T08:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-30T16:20:08+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Johnson promoted to FNB CEO as Kellan exits</news:title>
			<news:keywords>First National Bank,FNB,FirstRand,Mary Vilakazi,Lytania Johnson</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Lytania Johnson, incoming FNB CEO.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Lytania-Johnson.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/meet-the-cio-of-the-year-finalists-in-the-2026-wired4women-awards/raYAyqorwEnMJ38N</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-30T14:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-30T13:51:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Meet the CIO of the Year finalists in the 2026 Wired4Women Awards</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Wired4Women Awards 2026,Wired4Women Tech Forum,ITWeb Brainstorm,Telkom,CIO of the Year</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The 2026 Wired4Women CIO of the Year winner will be revealed on 16 April.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/W4W-CIOofTheYear-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/top-ict-tenders-sassa-looks-to-modernise-wan/4r1lyMR9WRe7pmda</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-30T13:15:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-30T13:07:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Top ICT tenders: SASSA looks to modernise WAN</news:title>
			<news:keywords>National Tender Bulletin,ICT tenders,State Information Technology Agency,SITA,South African Social Security Agency</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>SASSA is looking for wide area network services for its 461 offices across the nine provinces. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/office-network-team-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-helps-discovery-life-thwart-fraudulent-claims/DZQ58MV8Nn5vzXy2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-30T13:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-30T13:01:29+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>AI helps Discovery Life thwart fraudulent claims</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Discovery Life,Sylvia Steyn,AI,machine learning,fraud detection</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Sylvia Steyn, head of life claims and service at Discovery Life. (Image: Supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Sylvia-Steyn-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/your-real-estate-agent-just-got-a-robot-sidekick/RgeVDvPRenVMKJN3</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-30T12:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-30T11:51:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Your real estate agent just got a robot sidekick</news:title>
			<news:keywords>real estate,McKinsey,Yael Geffen,Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty,estate agents</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>AI use in real estate will refine the properties that estate agents show people. (Image by Nicola Mawson, with Freepik and GenAI)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/real-estate-properties-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/solar-experts-pivot-from-backup-power-to-grid-resilience/nWJadMbNwXgMbjO1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-30T11:45:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-30T11:41:37+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Solar experts pivot from backup power to grid resilience</news:title>
			<news:keywords>solar energy,load-shedding,Grid resilience,energy efficiency,battery storage</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Smart management and design efficiency are the keys to surviving persistent load-shedding. (Image: 123rf.com)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/engineer-electrician-installing-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/young-ecape-innovators-shine-at-sa-innovation-week/GxwQD71DG2pvlPVo</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-30T11:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-30T11:17:22+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Young ECape innovators shine at SA Innovation Week</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Technology Innovation Agency,South Africa Innovation Week,SA Innovation Summit,Wilhela Gie,Living Lab T3</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Young innovators presented technology and product ideas at the Eastern Cape leg of SA Innovation Week.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtn-reshapes-board-with-five-new-appointments/lLn147mQwrj7J6Aa</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-30T11:15:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-30T11:07:05+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>MTN reshapes board with five new appointments</news:title>
			<news:keywords>MTN Group,MTN South Africa,Mcebisi Jonas,Herman Bosman,Ouma Rasethaba</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Herman Bosman and Saf Yeboah-Amankwah, MTN independent non-executive directors.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Herman-Bosman-Saf-Yeboah-Amankwah.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mint-group-wins-multiple-honours-at-iamcp-south-africa-partner-awards/WnxpEv4YNRn7V8XL</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-30T11:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-30T11:04:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Mint Group wins multiple honours at IAMCP South Africa Partner Awards</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Mint Group,IAMCP South Africa Partner Awards,African Rainbow Minerals,Ackermans,omnichannel</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Stats SA produces official data that informs decision-making across government, business and society. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Youth ICT Council and Microsoft SA have united to drive AI readiness within public service. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Through the African Compute Initiative, researchers can tackle a wide range of AI and data-intensive projects.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>South Africa’s R&amp;amp;D investment remains stagnant at 0.61% of GDP. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Meta’s broader AI rollout reflects its efforts to address reputational and regulatory pressures.</image:caption>
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			<news:title>South Africa needs centralised anti-fraud hub, says FSCA</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Financial Sector Conduct Authority,FSCA,Sindiswa Makhubalo,Andre Wentzel,Sabric</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>A National Scam Centre is a centralised government-led agency that brings together various experts to fight fraud. (Image created via ChatGPT)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/world-first-multi-currency-token-launches-as-war-rattles-currencies/o1Jr5qxPwmyqKdWL</loc>
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			<news:title>‘World-first’ multi-currency token launches as war rattles currencies</news:title>
			<news:keywords>IS21,Visa,MasterCard,Luno,World Economic Forum</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>IS21 is tied to a basket of sovereign currencies, which currently include the rand, dollar and euro. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson, with images via Intershare, Pexels and GenAI)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/remgro-cashes-in-from-vodacom-maziv-deal/KBpdg7pmK3GMLEew</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T11:47:33+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Remgro cashes in from Vodacom-Maziv deal</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Remgro,Community Investment Ventures Holdings,CIVH,Vumatel,Dark Fibre Africa</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The much-anticipated Vodacom-Maziv fibre deal successfully cleared critical regulatory approvals last year.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-deployment-helps-businesses-make-decisions-that-count/Pero3qZ3w48vQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-25T11:15:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T11:15:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>AI deployment helps businesses make decisions that count</news:title>
			<news:keywords>ITWeb AI Summit 2026,Capitec,Azhar Said</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Azhar Said, chief data officer at Capitec.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cloud-cost-optimisation-becomes-a-strategic-priority/DZQ58MV8N4lvzXy2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-25T11:45:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T11:06:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Cloud cost optimisation becomes a strategic priority</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Datacentrix,Cloud Computing,Gert Haasbroek,cloud cost optimisation,oversized instances</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Gert Haasbroek, senior cloud architect at Datacentrix.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Gert-Haasbroek-25March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/galix-named-sonicwall-fy26-partner-of-the-year-for-africa-turkey-upper-gulf/j5alrMQAzJYMpYQk</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T11:04:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Galix named SonicWall FY26 Partner of the Year for Africa, Turkey, Upper Gulf</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Galix,SonicWall FY26 Partner of the Year,SonicWall,Mohamed Abdallah,Herman Augustus</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Galix x SonicWall award handover.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/city-power-switches-on-joburgs-ev-future-with-charging-hub/RgeVDvPRe1KMKJN3</loc>
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			<news:title>City Power switches on Joburg’s EV future with charging hub</news:title>
			<news:keywords>City Power,City of Johannesburg,EV charging station,electric vehicles,Booysens</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The electric vehicle charging station forms part of City Power’s 10-point energy plan.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/powering-the-future-with-quest-driven-data-security-modernisation/DZQ58vV8N4kMzXy2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-25T11:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T11:02:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Powering the future with Quest-driven data, security, modernisation</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Quest,AI-assisted modelling,automated metadata workflows,First Distribution,Digital Economy</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Powering the future with Quest-driven data, security, modernisation.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-agents-moving-faster-than-security-can-handle/RgeVDMPRe1yvKJN3</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-25T10:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T09:57:11+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>AI agents moving faster than security can handle</news:title>
			<news:keywords>AI agents,Cloud Security Alliance,identity and access management,IAM,Aembit</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Existing IAM approaches were not designed for autonomous agents and are showing strain as deployments scale, says the CSA. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/AI-toolkit-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/transport-management-systems-why-implementation-fails-without-the-right-skills/nWJadvbNwjOvbjO1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-25T09:15:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T08:48:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Transport management systems: Why implementation fails without the right skills</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Transport management systems,fleet management platforms,ERP solutions,Technology Innovation in Transport and Logistics Forum,Dr Sebonkile Thaba</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Transport Forum, March 2026.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/RiseSA-25March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-threat-landscape-has-shifted-has-your-defence/dgp45MaBw49qX9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-25T09:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T08:46:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The threat landscape has shifted. Has your defence?</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Sybrin,Barrie Venter,threat landscape,identity fraud,deepfake technology</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Barrie Venter, Product Manager: Digital Onboarding and Fraud Risk Management, Sybrin.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/06/Barrie-Venter-19June2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/five-top-platforms-for-secure-ai-agent-orchestration/lLn147mQwaQ7J6Aa</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-25T09:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T08:44:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Five top platforms for secure AI agent orchestration</news:title>
			<news:keywords>AI agents,Wiz,Mindgard,Cortex AgentiX,Lakera Guard</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>AI agents are vulnerable to a number of threats. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/AI-toolkit-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sas-middle-road-towards-ai-governance/KWEBbvyLwYZqmRjO</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-25T08:45:11+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T08:42:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA’s &apos;middle road&apos; towards AI governance</news:title>
			<news:keywords>AI GRC,AI Governance,Wayne Owen Dalton,Cyber Security Institute,Stellenbosch University</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Gear up for a trip down SA’s “middle road” towards AI GRC. (Image: CSI)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/CSI-25March2026-MAIN.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-healthcare-is-quickly-becoming-a-top-destination-for-it-talent/PmxVE7KERQXqQY85</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-25T08:45:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T08:40:52+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Why healthcare is quickly becoming a top destination for IT talent</news:title>
			<news:keywords>IT in Healthcare,Janet van den Berg,MediClinic,Mediclinic Baby app,patient administration</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Why healthcare is quickly becoming a top destination for IT talent. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/modern-medical-technologies-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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			<news:title>Portworx by Everpure is redefining modern virtualisation for customers with proven, enterprise-ready solutions</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Helping companies to embrace modern virtualisation.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/Everpure-Logo-24Feb2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<lastmod>2026-03-25T08:45:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T08:36:17+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The expensive illusion of data maturity: Why most enterprise data investments still aren&apos;t delivering</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Decision Inc.,data maturity,Nicholas Bell,Enterprise Grade Roadmap,data science</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The window for getting data foundations right is narrowing.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/DecisionInc-25March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/security-by-default-protecting-the-enterprise-in-sql-server-2025/LPp6V7rBwyp7DKQz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-25T08:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Security by default – protecting the enterprise in SQL Server 2025</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Security by default – protecting the enterprise in SQL Server 2025.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/multicloud-one-partner-one-strategy-endless-possibilities/Olx4z7kawlJq56km</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-25T08:45:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-25T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Multicloud: One partner, one strategy, endless possibilities</news:title>
			<news:keywords>multicloud,Vinay Hiralall,Liquid Intelligent Technologies,Liquid C2</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Vinay Hiralall, Chief Commercial Officer, Liquid Intelligent Technologies.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sanlam-appoints-group-chief-ai-officer/rxP3jqBEL8VMA2ye</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-24T13:15:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-24T13:05:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Sanlam appoints group chief AI officer</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Sanlam,Theo Mabaso,Paul Hanratty,Artificial Intelligence,AI strategy</news:keywords>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/home-affairs-allays-fears-over-digital-id-security/Gb3BwMWaEgxv2k6V</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-24T16:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-24T12:57:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Home affairs allays fears over digital ID security</news:title>
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			<image:caption>SA’s digital ID system is part of the public sector’s reforms and building a capable state.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/calls-grow-for-biometric-sim-registration-as-fraud-tops-r53bn/kLgB1Mezw5bq59N4</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-24T12:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-24T12:22:36+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Calls grow for biometric SIM registration as fraud tops R5.3bn</news:title>
			<news:keywords>GSMA,Protection of Personal Information Act,General Data Protection Regulation,POPIA,Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Weak SIM registration processes continue to enable fraud. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson, with images from ITWeb, Pexels and Freepik)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>The shift from human and AI agency to artificial superintelligence and artificial general intelligence will be subtle. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Bitcoin is now worth $68 705, still off its high of $126 220. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Freepik, Pexels &amp;amp; US Govt.)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Move beyond AI pilots with JustSolve intelligent transformation.</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-03-31T15:15:02+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-20T12:51:42+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA’s Parent Sense chosen for global health tech fellowship</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Parent Sense team Tové de Chazal Gant and Meg Faure.</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-03-20T12:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>AI is helping bring down the time to identify breaches. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson | Pexels)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Digital transformation has been touted as key to the DHA’s internal systems controls. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-03-20T12:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>There are both risks and opportunities presented by the rise of finfluencers. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Pronto will combine the constabulary’s public safety processes into a single digital app. (Image: 123rf)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-agentic-ai-challenge-from-promise-to-performance-in-sa-enterprises/JBwErvn3wNd76Db2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-19T08:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-19T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The agentic AI challenge: From promise to performance in SA enterprises</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Keyrus,agentic AI,Matthew Mottram,shadow AI epidemic,South African Generative AI Roadmap 2025</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>South African agentic AI challenge.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/postbank-becomes-licensed-financial-services-provider/wbrpOMg2wzp7DLZn</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T13:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T13:25:26+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Postbank becomes licensed financial services provider</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Postbank,Department of Communications and Digital Technologies,DCDT,Postbank Amendment Act,African Bank</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Communications and digital technologies deputy minister Mondli Gungubele. (Image source: GCIS)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-banks-escalate-digital-push-to-gain-market-share/RgeVDqPRe8w7KJN3</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T13:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T13:05:05+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA banks escalate digital push to gain market share</news:title>
			<news:keywords>South African banks,Digital banking,AI in banking,Cloud Computing,fintech competition</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Scaling AI responsibly remains an ongoing challenge for banks. (Image created via ChatGPT)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/AI-SA-wealth-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ioco-in-first-ma-in-eight-years-as-it-boosts-profit/KWEBb7yLw8LvmRjO</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T13:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T12:44:06+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>iOCO in first M&amp;A in eight years as it boosts profit</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Rhys Summerton,Dennis Venter,iOCO,EOH,Altron</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Rhys Summerton, iOCO CEO. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson, with official collateral)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/compcom-to-investigate-discontinuation-of-showmax/LPp6VMrBw1QMDKQz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T12:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T12:23:15+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>CompCom to investigate discontinuation of Showmax</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Competition Commission,MultiChoice Group,Independent Communications Authority of South Africa,ICASA,CompCom</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>French-based media giant Canal+ announced earlier this month that Showmax would shut down.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Canal-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mastercard-eyes-stablecoins-with-18bn-bvnk-acquisition/xA9PO7NExw6vo4J8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T12:15:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T12:09:32+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Mastercard eyes stablecoins with $1.8bn BVNK acquisition</news:title>
			<news:keywords>MasterCard,BVNK,Stablecoins,Fintech,crypto currency</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Mastercard expects that most financial institutions and fintech firms will in time provide digital currency services.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/MasterCard-card-2022.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/counteracting-the-growing-threat-of-deepfake-enabled-identity-fraud/xnklOvz1aNeq4Ymz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T12:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T11:51:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Counteracting the growing threat of deepfake-enabled identity fraud</news:title>
			<news:keywords>BUI,ITWeb Security Summit 2026,Yunus Scheepers,deepfake fraud</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Yunus Scheepers, group divisional manager for cyber security operations at BUI.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/06/Yunus-Scheepers-Jun-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/meet-the-2026-wired4women-awards-finalists/o1Jr5qxPwyOqKdWL</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-19T15:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T11:37:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Meet the 2026 Wired4Women Awards finalists</news:title>
			<news:keywords>2026 Wired4Women Awards,Telkom,ITWeb Brainstorm,Wired4Women Tech Forum,finalists</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The shortlists across 13 award categories have been selected.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/W4W-Mar-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/acumatica-summit-africa-attracts-record-registrations/P3gQ2qGA5Yp7nRD1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T12:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T11:06:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Acumatica Summit Africa attracts record registrations</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Acumatica Summit Africa,Acumatica,John Case,Sergey Marenich,Bernard Ford</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>John Case, CEO, Acumatica</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/John-Case-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-time-heist-how-sa-companies-can-stop-losing-millions-in-payroll/KBpdg7pmKyoMLEew</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T11:15:07+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T11:04:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The time heist – how SA companies can stop losing millions in payroll</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Tymportal,payroll fraud,leave management,August Bhila,CYBAUG</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Tymportal. (Image: CYBAUG)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/CYBAUG-18March2026-MAIN.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/do-your-e-mail-signatures-undermine-your-legal-and-brand-integrity/rW1xL75nEb4MRk6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T11:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T11:02:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Do your e-mail signatures undermine your legal and brand integrity?</news:title>
			<news:keywords>E-mail signatures,brand integrity,Paul Cox,Exclaimer,e-mail management</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>In SA, an e-mail signature can carry the same legal weight as an actual signature.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/01/lady-justice-gavel-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-rules-proposed-to-hold-temu-shein-accountable-in-sa/KPNG878NQJEq4mwD</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T10:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T10:40:02+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>New rules proposed to hold Temu, Shein accountable in SA</news:title>
			<news:keywords>National Consumer Commission,Consumer Goods and Services Ombud,NCC,CGSO,e-commerce</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Strengthening oversight of cross-border e-commerce is critical to promoting fair competition and protecting consumers.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/04/online-shopping-sales-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/enterprise-software-trends-and-predictions-for-2026/dgp45vaBwLD7X9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T09:15:09+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T09:01:42+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Enterprise software trends and predictions for 2026</news:title>
			<news:keywords>CASA Software,Michael Brink,Enterprise software,cyber security</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Michael Brink, CTO of CASA Software.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Michael-Brink-IIN-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/beyond-biometrics-why-document-generation-is-critical-to-digital-identity/RgeVDMPR563vKJN3</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T09:15:07+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T08:50:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Beyond biometrics: Why document generation is critical to digital identity</news:title>
			<news:keywords>biometrics,document generation,digital identity,Department of Home Affairs,Rein van der Horst</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Beyond biometrics: Why document generation is critical to digital identity. (Image: DocFusion)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/DocFusion-18March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/how-to-protect-your-business-and-people-against-impersonation-attacks/KA3Ww7dzdNPqrydZ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T09:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T08:48:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>How to protect your business and people against impersonation attacks</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Cyber Dexterity,Impersonation attacks,Deepfakes,Tony Christodoulou,The Foschini Group</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Tony Christodoulou, founder, Cyber Dexterity.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/12/Antonios-Christodoulou-03Dec2025.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/first-distribution-appointed-as-official-ruckus-networks-distributor-across-sadc-region/lwrKxq3YRp17mg1o</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-19T10:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T08:46:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>First Distribution appointed as official Ruckus Networks distributor across SADC region</news:title>
			<news:keywords>First Distribution,Ruckus Networks,Networking division,SADC,Indoor access points</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>First Distribution will provide partners with access to the full range of Ruckus Networks solutions.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/FirstDistribution-19March2026-Received.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/dvt-explores-ai-hype-vs-reality-at-insights-event/j5alrvQApkwvpYQk</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T08:45:18+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T08:44:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>DVT explores AI hype vs reality at Insights event</news:title>
			<news:keywords>DVT,AI hype vs reality,Insights,Ronnie Cloete,Saurabh Agrawal</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Ronnie Cloete, DVT&amp;apos;s chief customer officer, opening the event.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/DVT-18March2026-4.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/bulksms-achieves-top-tier-comreg-ireland-conformity-index-rating-reinforcing-trust-in-business-messaging/dgp45MaBbegqX9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T08:45:17+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T08:42:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>BulkSMS achieves top-tier ComReg Ireland Conformity Index rating, reinforcing trust in business messaging</news:title>
			<news:keywords>BulkSMS,ComReg Ireland Conformity Index,business messaging,Richard Simpson,Celerity Group</news:keywords>
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			<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/2025/10/Richard-Simpson-07Oct2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fscas-omni-risk-framework-signals-shift-to-data-centric-supervision-in-sa/KWEBbvyLoNoqmRjO</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T08:45:15+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T08:40:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>FSCA’s Omni-Risk Framework signals shift to data-centric supervision in SA</news:title>
			<news:keywords>FSCA,Omni-Risk Framework,Reshenn Dhewnarian,Navigate Compliance,Financial Sector Conduct Authority</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Data integrity is central to compliance.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Navigate-Compliance-18March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-is-not-expensive-uncontrolled-ai-is/PmxVE7KELxdqQY85</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-18T08:45:14+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-18T08:38:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>AI is not expensive; uncontrolled AI is</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Obsidian Systems,Karl Fischer,AI,Data quality,AI agents</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Karl Fischer, CTO of Obsidian Systems.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Karl-Fischer-18March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/built-in-intelligence-sql-server-2025-optimising-performance-and-insight/O2rQGMAEQdzMd1ea</loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/regulators-move-to-fix-loopholes-in-e-commerce-sector/KWEBb7yLo2ovmRjO</loc>
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			<image:caption>Increasing chip costs are starting to affect SIM cards. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson, with images from Freepik)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Ian Engelbrecht, head of technical sales for Africa at Veeam. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ihs-towers-records-solid-revenue-growth/4r1lyMR9Yx27pmda</loc>
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			<image:caption>Tower firm IHS delivered higher revenue in 2025 than in 2024.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/minister-backs-dells-r230m-eeip-deal-despite-council-rejection/rW1xL75nXkrMRk6m</loc>
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			<image:caption>Dell’s proposed EEIP investment exceeds R230 million directly into the local economy. (Image generated by ChatGPT)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/enabling-modern-resilient-nursery-operations-through-integrated-agritech/LPwQ5MlbLgNvNgkj</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-17T11:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Enabling modern, resilient nursery operations through integrated AgriTech</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Joel van der Schyff, Co-Founder and CGO at AgriLogiq.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtn-flags-rise-of-online-gambling/GxwQDq1DYL8MlPVo</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-17T10:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>The gambling industry is experiencing a “structural” shift towards online betting. (Picture by Nicola Mawson)</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-biz-the-gap-between-business-security-confidence-and-reality/dgp45vaBbng7X9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-17T09:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>Brendan Widlake, regional director and country manager for Africa at Veeam. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/eighty-four-percent-of-small-businesses-make-payroll-errors-heres-how-to-fix-it/KA3Ww7dzdXxqrydZ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-17T09:15:13+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-17T08:46:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Eighty-four percent of small businesses make payroll errors; here’s how to fix it</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Times 3 Technologies,T3T,Stephen Howe,payroll,Sage Payroll Advanced</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Stephen Howe, Director of Times 3 Technologies (T3T).</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/why-the-2025-cape-technology-innovation-ecosystem-report-matters/lwrKxq3YR8k7mg1o</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-17T14:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Why the 2025 Cape Technology &amp; Innovation Ecosystem Report matters</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Get a data-driven overview of the Western Cape’s innovation landscape. (Image: UVU Africa)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/UVUAfrica-MAIN-17March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/zutari-modernises-core-infrastructure-with-datacentrix-for-cross-site-resilience/j5alrvQApd8vpYQk</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-17T09:15:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-17T08:42:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Zutari modernises core infrastructure with Datacentrix for cross-site resilience</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Zutari and Datacentrix.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Datacentrix-17March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/konica-minolta-south-africa-celebrates-learnership-graduation-opens-applications-for-2026-2027-intake/nWJadvbNQRLvbjO1</loc>
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			<news:title>Konica Minolta South Africa celebrates learnership graduation, opens applications for 2026-2027 intake</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Konica Minolta South Africa graduation.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/what-enterprise-ai-cant-do-for-you-yet/dgp45MaBbnrqX9l8</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-17T08:38:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>What enterprise AI can’t do for you (yet)</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Companies are experimenting with AI to speed up development. (Image: BBD)</image:caption>
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			<news:title>CestaSoft multi-channel biller engine builds banking independence through in-house SMS, USSD platforms</news:title>
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			<image:caption>SMS and USSD technologies play a critical role in digital banking across Africa. (Image: CestaSoft Solutions)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/CestaSoft-Solutions-17March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-17T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Change the narrative: Data storytelling is an underrated skill in analytics, says PBT Group</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Data storytelling is an underrated skill in analytics, says PBT Group. (Image: PBT Group)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/maxtec-bluebeam-announce-strategic-partnership/PmxVE7KEL4kqQY85</loc>
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			<image:caption>Maxtec will provide localised onboarding, training and ongoing partner support.</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-16T18:32:43+02:00</news:publication_date>
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			<image:caption>MTN Group has appointed Roy Mutooni as new executive of group investor relations.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/MTN-head-office-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption>From left: Lucas Johnson-Barker and Jurgen Stroebel (representatives from 3CV), Timothy Treagus, CEO and co-founder of Yazi, and Mzwandile Sotsaka, CTO and co-founder of Yazi.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/correctional-services-critical-ict-systems-still-lag-behind/P3gQ2MGAJoZvnRD1</loc>
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			<image:caption>The Department of Correctional Services’ transition to an automated information security system still lags behind.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>South African businesses are responding to the IT skills crunch with a combination of strategies. (Image created via ChatGPT).</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-at-30-from-dustbins-to-digital-dominance/raYAyMorlWJ7J38N</loc>
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			<image:title>Jovan Regasek, ITWeb Brainstorm&amp;apos;s publisher</image:title>
			<image:caption>Jovan Regasek, ITWeb founder and executive chairman.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/axiz-datacentrix-score-with-hpe/KBpdgvpmDGk7LEew</loc>
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			<image:caption>Winners at the recent Hewlett Packard Enterprise Awards.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/canal-taps-ai-to-create-scenes-once-impossible-to-film/DZQ587V8X3LqzXy2</loc>
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			<news:title>Canal+ taps AI to create scenes once impossible to film</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Canal,Prosus,MultiChoice,Google Cloud,Artificial Intelligence</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Canal+ is moving to AI to cut production costs. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson, with images from Freepik &amp;amp; Pexels)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Canal-AI-production-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/dsti-intros-smart-tech-for-ecape-farmers/RgeVDqPR5mr7KJN3</loc>
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			<news:title>DSTI intros smart tech for ECape farmers</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Department of Science,Technology and Innovation,DSTI,Technology Innovation Agency,TerraClim</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The SASSAM platform provides soil analysis, field event logging, pest and disease identification, weather forecasting, and AI-driven forecasting.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/DSTI-farming-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/which-erp-software-is-best-for-compliance-with-financial-regulations/j5alr7QApwJ7pYQk</loc>
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			<news:title>Which ERP software is best for compliance with financial regulations?</news:title>
			<news:keywords>ERP software,Compliance,financial regulations,QuickEasy BOS,audit trails</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>QuickEasy BOS supports integration between what happens in the business and what appears in the accounts. (Image: QuickEasy Software)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/QuickEasy-Software-13March2026-MAIN.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/lab-brings-coding-ai-learning-to-mpumalanga-learners/KWEBb7yLo4mvmRjO</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-13T10:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Lab brings coding, AI learning to Mpumalanga learners</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Shoprite Foundation,Development Bank of Southern Africa,DBSA,Maude Modise,Zeph Nhleko</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Mpumalanga learners gain access to robotics and digital literacy training through the new lab.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Robotics-lab-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/acumatica-summit-africa-2026/mQwkoq6YmorM3r9A</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-13T10:15:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-13T09:52:28+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Acumatica Summit Africa 2026</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Acumatica</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption></image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/acumatica-articlepic-size.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/securing-the-ai-super-user-why-cyber-security-must-lead-sas-agentic-future/raYAyqorl9JMJ38N</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-16T14:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-13T08:36:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Securing the AI super-user: Why cyber security must lead SA’s agentic future</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Accelera Digital Group,ADG,Daniel Acton,data foundation,super‑users</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Daniel Acton, Chief Technology Officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Daniel-Acton-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/datacentrix-advances-operational-excellence-governance-through-iso-certification-alignment/o1Jr5qxPxYnqKdWL</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-13T08:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-13T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Datacentrix advances operational excellence, governance through ISO certification alignment</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Datacentrix,ISO 27035,Ahmed Mahomed,information security,IT Service management</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Datacentrix Group CEO, Ahmed Mahomed. (Image: Datacentrix)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/02/Ahmed-Mahomed-20Feb2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/adnotes-launches-adnotes-ambassador-program-to-tackle-unemployment-drive-job-creation-across-sa/kYbe9MXboXpvAWpG</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-13T08:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-13T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>AdNotes launches AdNotes Ambassador Program to tackle unemployment, drive job creation across SA</news:title>
			<news:keywords>AdNotes,AdNotes Ambassador Program,job creation,Internet Service Provider,community-led digital connectivity</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Four newly inducted AdNotes Ambassadors pose beside the brand kiosk gifted to them at the AdNotes Ambassador launch – a first step towards creating paid community roles and tackling youth unemployment.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Adnotes-11March2026-1.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/schneider-electric-appoints-vp-of-secure-power-division/JBwEr7n38gAM6Db2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T15:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T15:03:04+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Schneider Electric appoints VP of secure power division</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Schneider Electric,Steven Santini,secure power ecosystem</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Steven Santini, Vice President: Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa of Schneider Electric.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Steven-Santini.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/standard-bank-sees-digital-gains-in-sa-market/8OKdWqDXP3bqbznQ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T15:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T14:51:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Standard Bank sees digital gains in SA market</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Standard Bank,Sim Tshabalala,digital clients,digital transactional volumes</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Sim Tshabalala, Standard Bank Group CEO.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Sim-Tshabalala-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/responsible-ai-poses-tough-test-for-regulators/KPNG878Nezkq4mwD</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T14:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T14:11:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Responsible AI poses tough test for regulators</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Donovan Byrne,LexisNexis Risk Solutions,SA’s Draft AI Policy Framework,Hendrik de Bruin,Check Point Software Technologies</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Donovan Byrne, director for Africa at LexisNexis Risk Solutions.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Donovan-Byrne.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/dstv-pirates-sentenced-as-multichoice-raids-intensify/DZQ58MV8XRLvzXy2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T14:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T14:05:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>DStv pirates sentenced as MultiChoice raids intensify</news:title>
			<news:keywords>MultiChoice,DSTV,Irdeto,Cyber Crimes Act,illegal internet streaming</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>MultiChoice is intensifying its fight against DStv pirates.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/02/Camera-Action-12Feb2025.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/major-smartcape-upgrades-in-the-works/GxwQDq1DYnxMlPVo</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T13:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T13:17:19+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>‘Major’ SmartCape upgrades in the works</news:title>
			<news:keywords>City of Cape Town,SmartCape,information systems and technology department,Theresa Uys,Francine Higham</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>A SmartCape user at the Durbanville public library.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/SmartCape-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-recorded-less-than-17k-e-vehicle-sales-in-2025/RgeVDvPR5lrMKJN3</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T13:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T13:05:35+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA recorded less than 17K e-vehicle sales in 2025</news:title>
			<news:keywords>new-energy vehicles,NEV,hybrids,battery electric vehicles,BEV</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The growth in EV sales is taking place within a broader rebound in SA’s overall automotive sector.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/electric-cars-plugged-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-cloud-providers-warn-of-imminent-price-hikes/lwrKx73YR2Nqmg1o</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T12:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T12:39:34+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA cloud providers warn of imminent price hikes</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Cloud computing fees,Web hosting,Ziaad Suleman,SSDs,Cassava Technologies</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Cloud providers with insufficient scale may be forced to restrict growth on their platforms due to limited infrastructure capacity.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/07/cloud-innovation-digital-SA-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/icasa-council-looks-to-fill-four-vacancies/lwrKxq3YREy7mg1o</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T12:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T11:53:27+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>ICASA council looks to fill four vacancies</news:title>
			<news:keywords>ICASA,Independent Communications Authority of South Africa,Solly Malatsi,Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies,ICASA council</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Four vacancies need to be filled on the ICASA council.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/canal-plans-nearly-r2bn-bet-to-fix-multichoice/lLn147mQVRR7J6Aa</loc>
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			<news:title>Canal+ plans nearly R2bn bet to fix MultiChoice</news:title>
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			<image:caption>MultiChoice contributed R13 billion to Canal+ income post the conclusion of the deal. (Image source: Canal+)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-end-of-point-in-time-security/xA9POvNEloQqo4J8</loc>
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			<news:title>The end of point-in-time security</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Blue Turtle,Andrew Parsons,continuous security validation,vulnerability management,attack path visibility</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Validating security once or twice a year no longer reflects operational reality. (Image: Blue Turtle)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/BlueTurtle-12March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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			<news:title>Hyperclear Tech CEO takes on Absa Cape Epic to raise R200k for child education</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Hyperclear Cape Epic Team: Duane Hulley, Shaun Glover, Mark Tew, Matthew Mead, Sean Hulley, Danie Louw, Peter Hardcastle. (Matthew Mead is the CEO of Hyperclear Global, he will not be riding in the race).</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/millennials-embrace-service-robots-but-fear-job-losses/Olx4z7kajYWq56km</loc>
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			<news:title>Millennials embrace service robots but fear job losses</news:title>
			<news:keywords>University of Johannesburg,University of Pretoria,Gijsbert Hoogendoorn,Tilburg University,service robots</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Robots that mimic animals may be more acceptable to Gen Z and Millennials than humanoid machines, the study found. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/robotic-cat-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sgt-solutions-partners-with-astrawireless-to-deliver-scalable-backhaul/JN1gPvOADeKMjL6m</loc>
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			<news:title>SGT Solutions partners with Astrawireless to deliver scalable backhaul</news:title>
			<news:keywords>SGT Solutions,Astrawireless,Quasar by Astrawireless,wireless ISPs,Backhaul</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Helping operators to scale capacity, extend coverage and stabilise backhaul performance. (Image: SGT Solutions)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/SGT-Solutions-12March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/oped-this-war-is-different-in-its-impact-on-it-in-sa-too/4r1ly7R9YG6vpmda</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T16:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T10:29:58+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>OpEd: This war is different, in its impact on IT in SA too</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Phillip de Wet,OpEd,Donald Trump,AI,Artificial Intelligence</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>ITWeb contributor Phillip de Wet.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/how-enterprise-ai-browsers-are-redefining-security/G98YdMLGVXE7X2PD</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T09:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T09:29:28+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>How enterprise AI browsers are redefining security</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Duxbury Networking,Paul Stuttard,security management,AI,AI browsers</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Paul Stuttard, director, Duxbury Networking.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/how-to-adopt-genai-securely/RgeVDqPR5e27KJN3</loc>
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			<news:title>How to adopt GenAI securely</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Best Practice: Security,Brainstorm Feature</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>David Pretorius, SAS South Africa</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/everpure-extends-activecluster-support-for-file/j5alr7QApzr7pYQk</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T08:45:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Everpure extends ActiveCluster support for file</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Everpure,ActiveCluster,Enterprise Data Cloud Vision,Everpure Platform,ActiveCluster for file</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>It is more critical than ever to process unstructured data.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Everpure-Logo-24Feb2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/inspired-testing-appoints-maggie-moonsammy-as-account-executive-for-sa/nWJad7bNQwl7bjO1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T08:45:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T08:36:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Inspired Testing appoints Maggie Moonsammy as Account Executive for SA</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Nadine du Toit,Inspired Testing,Maggie Moonsammy,quality assurance,software testing</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Maggie Moonsammy, Account Executive, Inspired Testing.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Maggie-Moonsammy-12March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/automate-or-fall-behind/dgp45qaBbwNvX9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T08:45:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T08:34:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Automate or fall behind</news:title>
			<news:keywords>V-Track,Valene Nagiah,IT asset management,asset tracking,automation</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Valene Nagiah, Head of Asset Tracking and Management at V-Track.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Valene-Nagiah-12March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/the-2026-thin-out-why-channel-health-is-our-only-collective-defence/lLn14MmQVwRMJ6Aa</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-12T08:45:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-12T08:32:15+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The 2026 thin-out: Why channel health is our only collective defence</news:title>
			<news:keywords>DCC Technologies,Andrew Harris,Channel,Engage,online reseller portal</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Andrew Harris, chief sales and marketing officer, DCC Technologies.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/10/Andrew-Harris.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fintech-industry-association-adds-more-members/xA9PO7NElxQvo4J8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-11T15:15:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-11T14:54:37+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Fintech industry association adds more members</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Association of South African Payment Providers,Banks Act Exemption,Authorisation Framework,National Payment System Bill</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The founding members of the Association of South African Payment Providers.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/01/ASAPP-founders-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/video-standard-bank-sparks-curiosity-with-new-humanoid-bot/Gb3BwMWaxErv2k6V</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-11T15:15:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>VIDEO: Standard Bank ‘sparks curiosity’ with new humanoid bot</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Standard Bank Group,Banking Industry Architecture Network,Kukura,humanoid robot,Digital transformation</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Standard Bank’s humanoid robot, Kukura, made its debut at the BIAN Africa meeting in Cape Town. (Photograph by West Media and Marketing)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Standard-Bank-Kukura-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-11T13:25:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Reinventing the CFO: Thought leaders to examine the new role of CFOs in an AI era</news:title>
			<news:keywords>CFO,AI,Sage,CFO of the Future Executive Forum,Ndumiso (Hadebe) Kubheka</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Jordaan Burger</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/havaic-start-ups-generate-160m-revenue/rW1xL75nXENMRk6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-11T12:45:03+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Havaíc start-ups generate $160m revenue</news:title>
			<news:keywords>HAVAIC,African venture capital,African Innovation Fund,start-up investment,African tech start-ups</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Venture capital funding continues to unlock the continent’s opportunities, says Havaíc.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/03/venture-capital-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/multichoice-boosts-canal-in-first-results-since-deal/KzQenvjy9wyqZd2r</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-11T11:57:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>MultiChoice boosts Canal+ in first results since deal</news:title>
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			<image:caption>MultiChoice contributed R13 billion to Canal+ income post the conclusion of the deal. (Image supplied by Canal+)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-voice-agents-poised-to-revolutionise-sas-digital-customer-service/nWJadMbNQQlMbjO1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-11T11:15:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>AI voice agents poised to revolutionise SA’s digital customer service</news:title>
			<news:keywords>AI voice agents,Bruce von Maltitz,1Stream,ISO 42001,POPIA</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/Bruce-Maltitz-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/drones-ai-removing-humans-from-the-battlefield/dgp45vaBbbN7X9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-11T11:15:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Drones, AI ‘removing humans from the battlefield’</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Modern warfare,Artificial Intelligence,Drones,Iran war,Donald Trump</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Drones and AI are the new frontier of warfare. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson with images from rawpixe.com)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Drones-AI-warfare-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fixing-sas-infrastructure-starts-with-predictable-iot/Pero3qZ3zzLvQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-03-11T11:45:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-03-11T11:04:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Fixing SA’s infrastructure starts with predictable IOT</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Sigfox South Africa,IOT,Gregory Rood,Sigfox South Africa 0G network,low-power wide-area network</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>IOT adoption is accelerating across utilities, logistics, agriculture and enterprise infrastructure.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/SigFox-11March2-26.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/article/kastelo-makes-investing-easy-with-tax-free-savings-account-offering/mYZRXv9gzzpMOgA8</loc>
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			<image:caption>International employers are drawn to South African professionals because SA offers cost-effective labour and a skilled workforce in fields such as IT and finance. (Image generated by ChatGPT)</image:caption>
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