AI adoption rises, but ROI still lags

AI adoption rises, but ROI still lags

The lack of defined entry points means AI is often used in isolated, low-impact ways. (Image source: 123RF) A new field report finds a widening disconnect between organisations’ expectations of artificial intelligence (AI) and the actual outcomes being delivered by the firms using it. The global report, published by tech executive and analyst Kristian Kabashi…

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Gigabit fibre arrives in Joburg township for R5/day

Gigabit fibre arrives in Joburg township for R5/day

Fibertime founder Alan Knott-Craig Fibertime, the pay-as-you-go township fibre network founded by serial telecoms entrepreneur Alan Knott-Craig, has reaveled that it has recorded download speeds of 1Gbit/s on its network in Alexandra, Johannesburg – a notable marker for a service better known for its price than its raw performance. In a post on LinkedIn, Knott-Craig…

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60+ Professionals, 40+ Outlets, 1 Standard: 2026 CHANGAN Middle East & Africa Service Skills Competition

60+ Professionals, 40+ Outlets, 1 Standard: 2026 CHANGAN Middle East & Africa Service Skills Competition

Recently, Changan Automobile held the national qualifying rounds of the 2nd CHANGAN Middle East & Africa (MEA) Service Skills Competition across four key markets: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, and Oman. The competitions drew around 60 service professionals from over 40 authorized outlets, with the top performers advancing to the Regional Final. With over 40 years…

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Telcos agree plan to tighten Sim registration under Rica

Telcos agree plan to tighten Sim registration under Rica

South Africa’s mobile operators have agreed on a framework to strengthen Sim-card registration and submitted proposals to government for legislative reform of Rica, in a coordinated push to curb the fraudulent Sim registrations that underpin a range of other crimes. The Association of Comms & Technology (ACT), which represents Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Cell C, Rain…

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