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AI scaling gap slows Africa’s digital transformation

AI scaling gap slows Africa’s digital transformation

Africa’s CEOs are optimistic but slow to scale artificial intelligence. (Image created using GenAI via ChatGPT) African CEOs continue to trail their global counterparts in deploying artificial intelligence (AI) across business functions, as they remain stuck in experimental AI phases, finding it difficult to scale initiatives into enterprise-wide deployments. This is one of the key…

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Makro bets on refurbished tech as consumers hunt value

Makro bets on refurbished tech as consumers hunt value

Makro has launched a refurbished technology offering, branded Makro Restored, as retailers respond to rising consumer demand for cheaper alternatives to new devices. The range includes refurbished and pre-owned smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, smartwatches, audio products and gaming consoles from major technology brands. Devices are sourced from third-party resellers approved by Makro and are sold…

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Bitcoin edges up after  000 nosedive

Bitcoin edges up after $36 000 nosedive

Bitcoin lost 35.36% in value over the past 90 days. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Freepik) Bitcoin has recovered some of its recent losses, climbing 5.54% early this morning after a rout that saw it lose 35.36% over the past 90 days – a decline of $36 210 (R588 438) at this morning’s exchange rate of…

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Big changes at Lesaka as Bank Zero deal nears completion

Big changes at Lesaka as Bank Zero deal nears completion

Lincoln Mali JSE- and Nasdaq-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies is involved in a corporate shake-up, including an internal rationalisation of its operating portfolio and an outward facelift of its brand identity. Lincoln Mali, MD for Southern Africa at Lesaka Technologies, said the incorporation of recently acquired Bank Zero into the Lesaka stable – which still requires…

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