Leveraging AI in grocery retail: Streamlining fulfilment, pricing strategies, data analysis

Leveraging AI in grocery retail: Streamlining fulfilment, pricing strategies, data analysis

AI in retail: Streamlining fulfilment, pricing strategies and data analysis. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping grocery retail operations by optimising essential functions such as stock fulfilment, dynamic pricing and data analysis. These strategic areas are critical for maintaining competitive margins and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. By leveraging AI-driven solutions such as Arch Retail Solutions,…

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Africa: HIV Studies Call for Africa-Specific Data to Optimise Treatment Strategies

Africa: HIV Studies Call for Africa-Specific Data to Optimise Treatment Strategies

Nairobi — New HIV research presented this week at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2026) has revealed critical evidence gaps that experts say must be urgently addressed to strengthen HIV treatment strategies across Africa. Researchers from the Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) at the University of Nairobi presented findings from…

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Network rankings shape SA telco ad strategies

Network rankings shape SA telco ad strategies

MTN’s December advertising surge contrasted with Vodacom’s sustained spend, reflecting different strategies. South Africa’s mobile network operators pumped more than R700 million into advertising in the second half of 2025, underscoring shifting network narratives and strategic repositioning across the local telecoms industry. This is according to the Telecoms Adspend and Trends Report, compiled by research…

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Invesco looks at income portfolio strategies

Invesco looks at income portfolio strategies

The CBOE Volatility Index, otherwise known as the Wall Street’s fear gauge, is coming off its most volatile week since April. For investors hesitant to ride out the recent wild swings, Invesco senior portfolio manager John Burrello sees income funds that employ options-based strategies as a sound game plan. His reasoning: They have more structural…

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practical strategies for transforming data, analytics and AI

practical strategies for transforming data, analytics and AI

Qlik, a global leader in data integration, quality, analytics and artificial intelligence, continued its global Qlik AI Reality Tour recently in Johannesburg, representing the Africa leg of this acclaimed annual series of business presentations to an audience of C-Suite executives and AI decision makers. “Last year’s discussion addressed AI hype; this year it’s about real-world…

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5 innovation strategies for SME growth

5 innovation strategies for SME growth

There’s more to business innovation than breakthrough apps, technology or pivots that disrupt industries. For SMEs, innovation can be found in smaller, practical improvements that bring real value to both customers and the business itself. At its core, innovation asks business owners to think differently and look beyond the obvious to find creative ways to…

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Beyond omnichannel: How opti-channel strategies are transforming CX

Beyond omnichannel: How opti-channel strategies are transforming CX

Dion Millson, Head of AI Strategy at Connect. As operators embrace digital channels to enhance customer experience (CX) and meet evolving consumer engagement preferences and trends, the omnichannel contact centre has become the established benchmark for service delivery. By Dion Millson, Head of AI Strategy at Connect. Unlocking omnichannel capabilities allows contact centres to meet…

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Africa: As Funding Cuts Bite, South Africa’s AIDS Conference Pushes for Inclusive, Innovative HIV Strategies

Africa: As Funding Cuts Bite, South Africa’s AIDS Conference Pushes for Inclusive, Innovative HIV Strategies

Johannesburg — The 12th South African AIDS Conference opened this week at Emperor’s Palace in Gauteng, South Africa, as pressure mounted on health systems in the host country and the region. The conference, which runs from September 8-11, drew about 1,400 delegates under the theme Unite for Change, Empower Communities and Redefine Priorities for HIV/AIDS….

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