Nedbank CIO Ray Naicker steps down

Nedbank CIO Ray Naicker steps down

Ray Naicker has resigned as Nedbank group CIO. Nedbank Group chief information officer (CIO) Ray Naicker, who is also a member of the Nedbank Group executive committee, has resigned with effect from 31 January. Naicker was appointed as Nedbank Group CIO in February 2023 after being promoted from the position of chief digital officer. In…

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Peresoft 2026 release steps up security, adds more features

Peresoft 2026 release steps up security, adds more features

Featuring EFTXpress and RecXpress. Sage partner Peresoft has announced Cashbook Version 2026 with EFTXpress and RecXpress, with scores of new features and a significant focus on security. Cashbook Version 2026, available now, includes a number of enhanced security features developed to mitigate business risk and meet the needs of auditors. Bobby Perel, Managing Director of…

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iOCO steps up share buybacks as turnaround momentum builds

iOCO steps up share buybacks as turnaround momentum builds

JSE-listed technology group iOCO is stepping up its share repurchase programme, acquiring a further 2.34 million ordinary shares between 29 November and 31 December 2025, at prices between R3.98 and R4/share. The total value of the latest buybacks was R9.4-million, excluding transaction costs. The repurchased shares are being held as treasury shares. Since the programme…

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Africa: Five Steps for Africa to Thrive Under the New U.S. Security Strategy

Africa: U.S. Steps Up Space Diplomacy With Africa, Pledges Support for Independent and Transparent Programs

Nairobi — The United States has signaled a major expansion of its space diplomacy in Africa, convening the first-ever U.S.-Africa Technical and Regulatory Space Training Meeting as Washington seeks to position itself as a long-term partner in the continent’s rapidly growing space sector. The meeting, held under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State,…

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Amazon Leo steps up to challenge to Musk’s Starlink

Amazon Leo steps up to challenge to Musk’s Starlink

The most direct competitor to Starlink, Amazon.com’s Project Kuiper, has changed its name to Amazon Leo. According to a statement on Thursday, the “Leo” in the new name refers to low-Earth orbit, aligning the brand more closely with the type of service it provides to its customers. “Like most early Amazon projects, the programme needed…

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