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Utilities must ground AI use in strategy, not hype

Utilities in Africa must critically assess their needs before investing in new technologies, says Barry MacColl, EPRI Senior Regional Manager
  • August 15, 2025
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Municipalities must change water funding models

African cities and municipalities must overhaul how they finance and manage water projects, shifting from ad hoc funding to sustainable, multi-level partnerships. This was the key message conveyed by municipal sector players and financiers at the AU-Africa Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Summit 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.
  • August 15, 2025
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Nedbank buying one of South Africa’s companies for R1.65 billion

Nedbank is spending roughly R1.65 billion in cash to acquire iKhokha, the maker of card machines in South Africa.
  • August 15, 2025
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Gold and platinum shares steal the show as JSE cracks new high

Year-to-date returns range from 90% to 161% for leading gold and platinum counters.
  • August 15, 2025
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Nasdaq and AWS Unlock New Era of Growth for Global Capital Markets with Next Generation Infrastructure Solutions

As part of the modernization blueprint, Nasdaq is introducing a new brand for its complete suite of next generation marketplace technology solutions, Nasdaq Eqlipse, delivering cloud-ready capabilities and data intelligence across the full trade lifecycle
  • August 15, 2025
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Younger Africans Are Taking On More Debt Than Older Generations

Younger African consumers are taking on more debt than older generations, and they may have trouble maintaining it in the future.
  • August 15, 2025
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