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		<title>Somalia Launches Smartphone Financing Model Targeting Low-income Users</title>
		<link>https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/05/somalia-launches-smartphone-financing-model-targeting-low-income-users/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mamsi Nkosi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hormuud Telecom, Somalia’s telecom operator, has partnered with Mogadishu-based Get-Phone to launch a smartphone financing programme aimed at helping low-income users access smartphones for the first time. In many low-income markets, both smartphone devices and data are expensive relative to incomes, limiting uptake even where developed networks exist. This programme is designed to address this [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>“UCT and HyperionDev in Partnership to Expand Access to Future-Focused Skills”</title>
		<link>https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/05/uct-and-hyperiondev-in-partnership-to-expand-access-to-future-focused-skills/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mamsi Nkosi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The University of Cape Town (UCT) has teamed up with HyperionDev, an online tech education company, in a strategic partnership to offer a range of high-impact, career-focused online programs aimed at equipping students with sought-after digital and leadership skills. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in bridging the gap between higher education and industry, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Nigeria and South Africa Are Pulling the Continent’s Crypto Future Forward</title>
		<link>https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/05/nigeria-and-south-africa-are-pulling-the-continents-crypto-future-forward/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mamsi Nkosi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The story of crypto in Africa is often described in general terms, as though the entire continent were progressing at the same rate for the same reasons. As a matter of fact, the few major markets are driving the momentum most and are helping define the next step in adoption as it will appear. Today, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>FTMining Launches Mining Service for BTC, ETH, XRP, &amp; DOGE Holders </title>
		<link>https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/05/ftmining-launches-mining-service-for-btc-eth-xrp-doge-holders/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mamsi Nkosi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[FinTech]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[FTMining’s new free mining service allows BTC, ETH, XRP and DOGE holders to easily earn passive income without expensive equipment or specialized technical skills.&#160; As cryptocurrencies gain popularity worldwide, more and more investors are beginning to focus on how to earn stable passive income without the need for expensive equipment or specialized skills.&#160; Recently, UK-based [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Dis-Chem Unveils Health Hub In Melrose Arch</title>
		<link>https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/05/dis-chem-unvelis-health-hub-in-melrose-arch/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mamsi Nkosi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthcare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Southern Africa]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Getting healthcare in South Africa can often feel complicated, time-consuming and expensive.&#160; Dis-Chem&#160;is aiming to change that with the launch of its new&#160;Melrose Arch&#160;Health Hub. Located in&#160;Melrose Arch, the new Health Hub is more than just a store. It brings together a clinic, pharmacy and health cover services under one roof, creating a one-stop destination [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New SA Platform Takes on AI’s Biggest Classroom Problems</title>
		<link>https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/05/new-sa-platform-takes-on-ais-biggest-classroom-problems/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mamsi Nkosi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:05:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ask any South African teacher about their biggest concern around AI, and the answer is often not about the technology itself, but about what happens to learning when getting the answer becomes easier than understanding it. As artificial intelligence becomes more ingrained in South Africa’s classrooms, the real question is whether the AI students are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>SA Records Highest Global Cyberattack Rate &amp; Identity Visibility Gap, Study Reveals</title>
		<link>https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/05/sa-records-highest-global-cyberattack-rate-identity-visibility-gap-study-reveals/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mamsi Nkosi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[ Zoho has released new research highlighting significant gaps in workforce password security across South Africa, underscoring growing risks as organisations contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access.  The findings from the State of Workforce Password Security 2026 report reveal a significant cybersecurity gap, with 36% of organisations [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Huawei Appoints Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity &amp; Privacy Officer for Middle East and Central Asia</title>
		<link>https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/05/huawei-appoints-corey-deng-as-chief-cybersecurity-privacy-officer-for-middle-east-and-central-asia/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mamsi Nkosi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Huawei has appointed Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer (CSPO) for its Middle East and Central Asia Region, underscoring its continued focus on strengthening cybersecurity and privacy governance across the region. In this role, Corey Deng will lead Huawei’s regional cybersecurity and privacy strategy, overseeing frameworks spanning cybersecurity, data protection, AI security, and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Launch Of One Of The First Hybrid AI Visual Effects Studios</title>
		<link>https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/05/launch-of-one-of-the-first-dedicated-hybrid-ai-visual-effects-studios/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mamsi Nkosi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[nmatic.ai,&#160;one of the first Hybrid AI creative production studios and technology companies, has announced a strategic partnership with&#160;Alibi Studios, a collective of award-winning VFX artists and creative leaders&#160;behind some of the world&#8217;s most celebrated film,&#160;advertising&#160;and immersive experiences. nmatic.ai&#8217;s&#160;Hybrid AI approach is grounded in enhancing human craft rather than replacing it. The company enables filmmakers and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>WSO2 Launches Agent Manager to Bring Identity, Governance and Scale to Enterprise AI Agents</title>
		<link>https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/05/wso2-launches-agent-manager-to-bring-identity-governance-and-scale-to-enterprise-ai-agents/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mamsi Nkosi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[WSO2 today announced the beta launch of WSO2 Agent Manager, an open control plane for AI agents, giving enterprises a unified way to identify, govern, secure, and scale agents across environments. As organizations move from AI experimentation to production, WSO2 Agent Manager addresses a critical gap: bringing visibility, control, and accountability to autonomous agents operating [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Payments Partnership on Expanding Cardless Payment across Nigeria </title>
		<link>https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/05/new-payments-partnership-on-expanding-cardless-payment-across-nigeria/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mamsi Nkosi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Redtech, MoMo PSB, and United Bank for Africa (UBA) have launched a payment interoperability partnership that expands cardless payment access for consumers and merchants across Nigeria. The partnership brings together Redtech&#8217;s payment technology and enablement capability, UBA&#8217;s merchant acquiring and distribution layer, and MoMo PSB&#8217;s mobile money wallet ecosystem and customer base. Redtech holds licences [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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