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			<news:title>Mozambique, UNODC target ransomware threats</news:title>
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			<image:caption>The ongoing campaign targets also electronic fraud, digital scams, improper data exposure, and ransomware (Image source: INTIC).</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-mandates-telco-cybersecurity-budgets/mYZRX79gVLpqOgA8</loc>
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			<news:title>Nigerian mandates telco cybersecurity budgets</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Regulator mandates dedicated cybersecurity budgets for Nigerian telcos.</image:caption>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T12:11:42+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>MTN Group OpCos deliver double-digit growth</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda, said the business recovered from earlier operational disruptions with improving momentum in the second quarter.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/kahindi-leads-raxio-uganda-growth/KA3WwMdzpEnvrydZ</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:25:24+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Kahindi leads Raxio Uganda growth</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Raxio Group,AI,Cloud,digital infrastructure,Digital transformation</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Dennis Kahindi, newly appointed general manager for Raxio Group Uganda (Image source: Raxio Group).</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/building-africas-next-digital-chapter-with-multi-cloud/lLn14MmQzEPMJ6Aa</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-07T12:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:13:18+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Building Africa’s next digital chapter with multi-cloud</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Vinay Hiralall,Liquid C2</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Vinay Hiralall, Chief Commercial Officer, Liquid C2.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/why-africas-mining-oil-and-gas-companies-need-a-cyber-security-strategy/KWEBb7yLbX1vmRjO</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:11:41+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Why Africa’s mining, oil and gas companies need a cyber security strategy</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Ignus de Villiers,Liquid C2</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Ignus De Villiers, Managing Executive, Cyber Security at Liquid C2. (Image: AI-Enhanced)</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/what-could-this-budget-achieve-if-it-were-structured-differently/PmxVEMKEOeBvQY85</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:11:08+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>What could this budget achieve if it were structured differently?</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Spinnaker,Teko Mojaki</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Teko Mojaki, Managing Director, Spinnaker Support South Africa.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/moove-hits-21bn-unicorn-status/O2rQGqAERXkqd1ea</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T10:41:44+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Moove hits $2.1bn unicorn status</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Moove Series C,African tech unicorns,Mobility fintech Africa,Autonomous vehicle infrastructure,Enterprise fleet management</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Moove Co-founders Ladi Delano and Jide Odunsi.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/comesa-maps-regional-ai-strategy/LPp6VMrBNX6MDKQz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-07T11:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T10:28:36+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>COMESA maps regional AI strategy</news:title>
			<news:keywords>COMESA AI strategy,Digital inclusion Africa,Enterprise IT regional policy,Telecommunications harmonisation,Comesa</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Leonard Chitundu, telecommunications officer at the COMESA Secretariat.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/mozambique-unveils-solar-powered-data-centre/Pero37Z3JXpMQb6m</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T11:45:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Mozambique unveils solar-powered data centre</news:title>
			<news:keywords>data centres,Eduardo Mondlane University,AI,clean energy,solar</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Mozambique’s ICT minister, Américo Muchanga (Image source ICT ministry).</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/botswana-namibia-sign-regional-ict-agreement/lwrKxq3Y1xm7mg1o</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-06T12:05:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T11:34:29+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Botswana, Namibia sign regional ICT agreement</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Botswana ICT,Namibia ICT,cross-border connectivity,SADC telecommunications,David Tshere</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>David Tshere, minister of communications and innovation in Botswana.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-drafts-ai-bill-to-govern-public-sector-tech/PmxVE7KEOnpqQY85</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-06T12:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T11:08:17+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Malawi drafts AI bill to govern public sector tech</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Malawi ICT,Artificial Intelligence,Shadric Namalomba,e-government,public sector digital transformation</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Minister of information and communications technology Shadric Namalomba said the legal and policy foundation is required to support emerging technologies across the public sector.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Malawi-ICT-Minister-30Apr2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/absa-speeds-up-debt-review-with-ai/xnklOqz1QZmM4Ymz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-06T11:05:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T10:09:28+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Absa speeds up debt review with AI</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Absa automates SA debt review.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/light-beams-bridge-lagos-fibre-gaps/wbrpOMg2RpE7DLZn</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-06T09:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T08:39:41+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Light beams bridge Lagos fibre gaps</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Lagos connectivity,Liquid Intelligent Technologies,Taara Lightbridge,wireless optical communication,enterprise networks</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Google spinout Taara is using light-beam technology for data center and large enterprise network connectivity across Lagos, Nigeria.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Aerial-Lagos-06Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-sa-sign-digital-customs-deal/raYAyqorGalMJ38N</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-05T14:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T12:53:11+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Malawi, SA sign digital customs deal</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Malawi and South Africa partner to deal with digital trade fraud.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/diversity-needs-to-start-with-technology-not-just-the-workforce/KBpdg7pmBbZMLEew</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-05T13:05:09+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T12:51:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Diversity needs to start with technology, not just the workforce</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Maureen Phiri,Oxyon People Solutions</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People Solutions.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/technology-is-reshaping-sas-safety-and-security-sector/rW1xL75ngOQMRk6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-05T13:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T12:49:11+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Technology is reshaping SA&apos;s safety and security sector</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Vukani Memela,SASSETA</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Vukani Memela; Acting CEO of SASSETA.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/you-dont-have-to-search-far-to-recognise-that-medtech-ai-regulatory-has-a-talent-problem/8OKdWqDXxVwqbznQ</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T12:47:03+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>You don’t have to search far to recognise that MedTech AI regulatory has a talent problem</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Ivor Campbell,Snedden Campbell</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Ivor Campbell is Chief Executive of Snedden Campbell, a specialist recruitment consultant for the global medical technology industry. (Image: AI Enhanced)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Ivor-Campbell-AI-Enhanced-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-closes-in-on-key-infrastructure-landlord-status/wbrpOqg2RWEMDLZn</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-05T13:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T12:04:06+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>MTN closes in on key infrastructure landlord status</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Towers are a critical value-creation driver that will strengthen MTN&amp;apos;s strategic and financial position for the future, said Ralph Mupita, Group CEO of MTN Group</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/08/RESIZED-Ralph-Mupita-18Aug2025.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-namibia-brings-resilient-connectivity-solutions-to-mining-expo-2026/G98Yd7LGNWdvX2PD</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T11:02:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Paratus Namibia brings resilient connectivity solutions to Mining Expo 2026</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Paratus Namibia Sales Executives Cherica Levin and Christo van Wyk at the Paratus Namibia stand during the Mining Expo 2026.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-taps-deloitte-for-ai/KzQenMjyxWY7Zd2r</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T10:51:02+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Namibia taps Deloitte for AI</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Artificial Intelligence,AI strategy framework,Deloitte &amp; Touche,Namibia,Emma Theofelus</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Namibia engages Deloitte &amp;amp; Touche to accelerate AI roadmap. (Image source: Namibian ICT Ministry)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Namibia-DeloitteTouche-05Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-receives-57m-atc-contribution/VgZeyqJlBKA7djX9</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T10:24:48+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Uganda receives $5.7m ATC contribution</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Officials described the contribution as a demonstration of the power of partnership between the government and the private sector in advancing the nation’s digital transformation agenda (Image source: UCC).</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/fao-smart-africa-launch-farming-challenge/lwrKxq3Y1B87mg1o</loc>
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			<news:title>FAO, Smart Africa launch farming challenge</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Priority is given to scalable solutions that actively serve smallholder farmers, women, and youth while adhering to responsible AI guidelines (Image enhanced with AI).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Smart-Africa-04Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-reviews-digital-land-workflows/rW1xLv5ngAp7Rk6m</loc>
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			<news:title>Malawi reviews digital land workflows</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Chimwemwe Chipungu , Malawi&amp;apos;s minister of lands.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/ai-transforms-africas-cybercrime-economy/G98YdMLGN9d7X2PD</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:27:49+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>AI transforms Africa’s cybercrime economy</news:title>
			<news:keywords>NTERPOL,MasterCard,TrendAI,cybersecurity,cyberattack</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Neal Jetton, director of INTERPOL’s Cybercrime Directorate. (Image source: Neal Jetton&amp;apos;s LinkedIn page)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Neal-Jetton-04Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-details-cryptocurrency-tax-obligations/KA3WwMdzpVbvrydZ</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:12:53+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Nigeria details cryptocurrency tax obligations</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Zacch Adedeji, executive chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Zacch-Adedeji-04Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/journalists-join-ghanas-cybercrime-fight/WnxpE74YJeVMV8XL</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:30:21+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Journalists join Ghana’s cybercrime fight</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Ghana, Czech Republic expand ties through major cybersecurity initiative. (Image source: Czech Republic Embassy)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Ghana-Czech-Rep-cybersecurity-04Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-shifts-nxtra-completion-deadline/mQwkoq6Y9XVM3r9A</loc>
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			<news:title>Airtel shifts Nxtra completion deadline</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Airtel Kenya,Nxtra by Airtel Africa,Tatu City,data centre,Djibril Tobe</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Newly appointed Airtel Kenya managing director Djibril Tobe at Monday’s Bizna Wallet launch.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Djibril-Tobe-04Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-posts-record-dividend-payout/lwrKxq3Y1mX7mg1o</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:04:22+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Safaricom posts record dividend payout</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Safaricom,dividend,Kenya,M-Pesa,Vodacom</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Dr. Peter Ndegwa, Group CEO, presents Safaricom&amp;apos; s 2026 performance and future growth strategy during the Annual General Meeting, attended by more than 56,000 shareholders.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Peter-Ndegwa-03Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-expands-deep-tech-skills-pipeline/nWJadvbND1yvbjO1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-03T12:05:13+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:49:52+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Nigeria expands deep-tech skills pipeline</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Nigeria,Miva Open University,Terra Industries,Drones,robotics</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Miva and Terra executive during the partnership event. (Image AI enhanced)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Miva-Terra-03Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/the-rise-of-the-ministers-of-defence-in-south-african-boardrooms/lLn147mQz1G7J6Aa</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-03T12:05:12+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:48:16+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The rise of the &apos;ministers of defence&apos; in South African boardrooms</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Richard Ford,Integrity360</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Richard Ford, group CTO, Integrity360.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/Richard-Ford-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/choosing-the-right-storage-strategy-in-the-age-of-ai/KWEBbvyLbB5qmRjO</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-03T12:05:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:46:33+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Choosing the right storage strategy in the age of AI</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Mandi Pietersen,Dariel</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Mandi Pietersen, Senior Cloud &amp;amp;and Systems Administrator, Dariel.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Mandi-Pietersen-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/tlou-energy-targets-botswana-data-growth/PmxVE7KEO8bqQY85</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-03T12:05:09+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:41:53+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Tlou Energy targets Botswana data growth</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Tlou Energy,Botswana,Kala Data Centre,Lesedi project,gas-to-power</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Dr Ian Campbell, executive chairman of Tlou Energy. (Image source: Tlou Energy- AI enhanced)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Ian-Campbell-03Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/the-trusted-message-why-verified-channels-are-now-bankings-strongest-defence/WnxpEv4YJmP7V8XL</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-03T12:05:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:40:39+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The trusted message: Why verified channels are now banking’s strongest defence</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Brighton Chidoma,Infobip</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Brighton Chidoma, Senior Client Success Executive at Infobip. (AI Enhanced)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Brighton-Chidoma-AI-Enhanced-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-secures-62bn-kobong-investment/5yONPvEro837XWrb</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-03T12:05:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:05:01+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Lesotho secures $6.2bn Kobong investment</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Lesotho,Kobong Project,Convalt Energy,hydropower,AI data centre</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>ICT minister Nthati Moorosi at the public launch of the Kobong Project in Maseru (Image source: Lesotho government).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Lesotho-secures-AI-US-03Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-ghana-posts-strong-interim-results/rxP3jMBE2KX7A2ye</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-03T11:05:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:44:41+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>MTN Ghana posts strong interim results</news:title>
			<news:keywords>MTN Ghana,Stephen Blewett,Telecoms,Fintech,mobile-money</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett said the company continued to see strong commercial momentum across its data, fintech and digital businesses.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-MTN-Ghana-CEO-02March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/datatec-unit-expands-with-loial-deal/6GxRKMYQ1P9Mb3Wj</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-03T10:05:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:15:56+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Datatec unit expands with Loial deal</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Datatec,Logicalis USA,Loial,cybersecurity,Managed services</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Datatec CEO Jens Montanana.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/12/Jens-Montanana-2023.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/ai-shifts-it-role-from-operator-to-orchestrator/KBpdgvpmB4V7LEew</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-03T14:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:05:55+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>AI shifts IT role from operator to orchestrator</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Dan Hauenstein,SolarWinds,SW1,resilient IT environments,ATS Network Management</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Dan Hauenstein, VP of Product Marketing at SolarWinds. (Image: AI Enhanced)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Dan-Hauenstein-AI-Enhanced-03Aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/google-cloud-ai-adoption-gains-momentum-in-africa/8OKdWMDXxrLMbznQ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-08-03T09:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T08:58:23+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Google Cloud, AI adoption gains momentum in Africa</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Google Cloud Africa Summit,Google’s Gemini Enterprise agentic AI,Gregory MacLennan,Digicloud Africa</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Gregory MacLennan, CEO and co-founder of Digicloud Africa.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-Gregory-MacLennan-15Oct2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/why-realtime-monitoring-has-become-the-new-backbone-of-data-centre-resilience/KPNG878NLB9q4mwD</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-31T14:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T13:25:49+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Why real‑time monitoring has become the new backbone of data centre resilience</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Wiaan Vermaak,Digital Parks Africa</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Wiaan Vermaak, CCO at Digital Parks Africa.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/employee-use-of-ai-could-put-your-legal-position-at-risk/DZQ58MV8m4RvzXy2</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T13:23:16+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Employee use of AI could put your legal position at risk</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Tebogo Sibidla,Werksmans Attorneys</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Tebogo Sibidla, Director in Werksmans Attorneys&amp;apos; Digital Media and Electronic Communications practice.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/how-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-shows-enterprise-ai-starts-with-devices-not-the-data-centre/G98YdqLGN3XMX2PD</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T13:21:59+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>How the FIFA World Cup 2026 shows enterprise AI starts with devices, not the data centre</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Thibault Dousson,Lenovo META</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Thibault Dousson, Director, Services and Solutions Group, Lenovo, META.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-steps-up-national-cyber-security/Pero3qZ3J4jvQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-31T13:05:09+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T12:44:30+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Lesotho steps up national cyber security</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Lesotho Communications Authority,cybersecurity,cyber threat,Digital transformation,digital infrastructure</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>National Computer Security Incident Response Team and the National Cybersecurity Forum members.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Lesotho-cybersecurity-team-31July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/cisco-explores-ai-for-nigeria-farmers/nWJadMbNDjyMbjO1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-31T13:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T12:30:32+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Cisco explores AI for Nigeria farmers</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Brian Tippens, chief social impact and inclusion Officer at Cisco, said the company is assessing practical AI applications to help farmers combine local knowledge with data insights.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-sets-software-quality-standards/KzQenMjyxBL7Zd2r</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-31T13:05:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T12:12:01+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Nigeria sets software quality standards</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Nigeria,NITDA,Software quality assurance,cybersecurity,IT governance</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Kashifu Abdullahi, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Kashifu-Inuwa-Abdullahi-14Jan2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/telecom-namibia-prolongs-acting-ceo-tenure/wbrpO7g2RBGvDLZn</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-31T12:05:12+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T11:53:22+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Telecom Namibia prolongs acting CEO tenure</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Telecom Namibia,Telecoms,CRASA,SADC,Namibia</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Telecom Namibia has extended the appointment of Armando Perny as acting chief executive officer for a further six months.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Armando-Perny-31July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/piracy-costs-kenya-712m-annually/j5alrvQArJyvpYQk</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-31T13:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T11:41:04+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Piracy costs Kenya $712m annually</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Kenya,digital piracy,cybercrime,Content piracy,ICT policy</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy of Kenya, William Kabogo Gitau.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-William-Kabogo-Gitau-31July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-nigeria-profit-jumps-70-in-h1/lLn147mQzaB7J6Aa</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-31T12:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T11:16:36+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>MTN Nigeria profit jumps 70% in H1</news:title>
			<news:keywords>MTN Nigeria,MTN Group,Financial Results,Profit growth,revenue</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, said inflation and global pressures kept conditions challenging, though Naira stability supported planning and cost control.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-MTN-Nigeria-CEO-23Jan2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/cyberattack-hits-unitel-during-market-debut/Pero37Z3JylMQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-30T13:05:13+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T12:44:11+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Cyberattack hits Unitel during market debut</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Unitel,Financials,IPO,privatisation,stock exchange</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The listing is part of the state’s PROPRIV privatisation programme, which seeks to reduce state involvement in key economic sectors (Image source: Unitel).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Unitel-30July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/presidency-hack-raises-kenya-security-concerns/j5alrvQAr3dvpYQk</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-30T13:05:12+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T12:13:24+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Presidency hack raises Kenya security concerns</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Kenya,cybersecurity,cyberattack,Presidency website,Government systems</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Hackers breached Kenya’s presidency website on 18 July 2026, targeting President William Ruto.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/05/William-Ruto.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/solar-project-targets-malawi-energy-security/KjlyrvwBr96qk6am</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-30T12:05:15+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T11:38:05+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Solar project targets Malawi energy security</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Malawi,China,solar energy,renewable energy,Capital Hill Solarisation Project</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Malawi targets $540,000 annual savings through Capital Hill solar project. (Image source: 123RF, created via GenAI)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/10/light-bulb-grass-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/rwanda-moves-to-end-legacy-networks/rxP3jMBE2xl7A2ye</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-30T12:05:13+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T11:05:42+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Rwanda moves to end legacy networks</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Ministry of ICT and Innovation,RURA.,2G,3G,4G</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Rwanda phases out 2G, 3G networks.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/1425044597.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/onafriq-privy-boost-cross-border-transactions/WnpNgM21ZQP7VrGd</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-30T11:05:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T10:48:32+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Onafriq, Privy boost cross-border transactions</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Onafriq,Privy,Stablecoins,Digital payments,Cross-border payments</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Payment inefficiencies are pushing African fintech companies toward stablecoin infrastructure. (Image created via ChatGPT)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/Africa-stablecoins-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-taps-chiefs-for-network-rollout/LPwQ57lbeY5qNgkj</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-30T11:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T10:29:04+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Namibia taps chiefs for network rollout</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Namibia,ICT ministry Namibia,CRAN,Telecom Namibia,MTC</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Emma Theofelus, minister of ICT in Namibia, said the government remains committed to strengthening engagement with communities. (Image source: Namibia ICT Ministry)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Namibia-ICT-minister-30July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/dreams-sold-lives-stolen-the-twin-tragedy-of-sa-youth-trafficked-abroad-and-african-migrants-exploited-in-sa/KzQenqjyxKKMZd2r</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T10:07:54+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Dreams sold, lives stolen: The twin tragedy of SA youth trafficked abroad and African migrants exploited in SA</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Adv Lawrence Muravha,Expert Anti-Financial Crime</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Adv Lawrence Muravha, Expert Anti-Financial Crime. (Image: Supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/12/Bateleur-Lawrence-Muravha-09Dec2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/dell-powerstore-for-nutanix-cloud-platform-is-now-available-with-nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-76/Pero3MZ3JBlqQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-30T10:05:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T09:41:13+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Dell PowerStore for Nutanix Cloud Platform is now available with Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure 7.6</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Dell PowerStore,NVMe all-flash storage,Nutanix,Helder Queiros</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Helder Queiros, Senior Director, OEM &amp;amp; Alliances, APJ, Nutanix.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Helder-Queiros-30July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/cable-cuts-expose-west-africa-connectivity-risks/KWEBb7yLbmnvmRjO</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-30T10:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T09:08:59+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Cable cuts expose West Africa connectivity risks</news:title>
			<news:keywords>EllaLink,Philippe Dumont</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>In a recent ITWeb Africa interview, Philippe Dumont, CEO of EllaLink, said route diversity is key to ensuring connectivity.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Philippe-Dumont-27July2026-1.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/clydestone-ghana-sues-mtn-over-mobile-money/lwrKxq3Y1YW7mg1o</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-29T14:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T12:55:34+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Clydestone Ghana sues MTN over mobile money</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Clydestone Ghana Plc,MTN Ghana,MTN Group,MobileMoney Fintech Limited,intellectual property</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Ghana fintech alleges MTN used mobile money IP without authorisation.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/MTN-head-office-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/university-of-ghana-embeds-coding-programme/P3gQ2MGAzA2vnRD1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-29T12:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T11:43:06+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>University of Ghana embeds coding programme</news:title>
			<news:keywords>University of Ghana,digital skills,AI,coding,innovation</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Samuel Nartey George, Ghana’s ICT minister (Image source: ICT ministry, Facebook).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Samuel-Nartety-George-29July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/south-korea-backs-kenya-port-digitalisation/WnpNgM21Z1K7VrGd</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-29T12:05:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T11:14:12+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>South Korea backs Kenya port digitalisation</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Kenya Ports Authority,South Korea,Port of Mombasa,Digitalisation,Maritime technology</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Kenya Ports Authority CEO Captain William Ruto. (Image source: Kenya Ports Authority)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Korea-Kenya-Ports-29July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/konecta-launches-genai-hub-in-egypt/8OKdWMDXxYOMbznQ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-29T11:05:15+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:56:56+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Konecta launches GenAI hub in Egypt</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Konecta,ITIDA,AI,IOT,digitisation</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The Cairo-based Centre of Excellence will design, develop, and deploy advanced generative and agentic AI solutions to support Konecta’s global operations (Image source: supplied).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Konecta-invest-29July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/cyber-resilience-will-determine-who-wins-botswanas-digital-future/KzQenqjyxVpMZd2r</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-29T11:05:13+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:54:38+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Cyber resilience will determine who wins Botswana’s digital future</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Odirile Tamajobe,Liquid Intelligent Technologies</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Odirile Tamajobe, Managing Director, Liquid Intelligent Technologies Botswana.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Odirile-Tamajobe-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/the-value-of-advisory-services-for-critical-infrastructure-in-west-africa/wbrpOMg2RY17DLZn</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-29T11:05:12+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:53:24+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The value of advisory services for critical infrastructure in West Africa</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Nnadozie Ogbuehi,Schneider Electric</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Nnadozie Ogbuehi, Vice President for Services, SSA at Schneider Electric.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/Nnadozie-Ogbuehi-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/south-africas-digital-future-depends-on-cyber-resilience/VgZeyvJlBo3MdjX9</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-29T11:05:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:52:20+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>South Africa&apos;s digital future depends on cyber resilience</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Kgomotso Lebele,Accenture</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Kgomotso Lebele, Country Managing Director for Accenture, South Africa.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Kgomotso-Lebele-2026.jpg</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/mauritius-launches-ai-readiness-survey/GxwQDM1DPZj7lPVo</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-29T11:05:09+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:25:52+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Mauritius launches AI readiness survey</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Mauritius,Avinash Ramtohul,Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry,Artificial Intelligence Adoption,Readiness and Governance Survey</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Avinash Ramtohul, minister of information technology, communication and innovation of Mauritius, welcomed the launch. (Image source: Government Information Services).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Mauritius-ICT-minister-29July2026.jpg</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/huawei-advances-ai-solutions-in-south-africa/RgeVDqPRkYb7KJN3</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-29T11:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:04:35+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Huawei advances AI solutions in South Africa</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Huawei South Africa,partner ecosystem,Digital transformation,Artificial Intelligence,AI</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Lucas Xia, director of enterprise partner development and management at Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Lucas-Xia-29July2026.jpg</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-sets-standards-for-ai-workers/raYAyMorGzX7J38N</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-28T14:05:07+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:name>ITWeb Africa</news:name>
				<news:language>en</news:language>
			</news:publication>
			<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T13:37:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Kenya sets standards for AI workers</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Kenya,AI Policy,Artificial Intelligence,Labour protections,Content moderators</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>John Tanui, principal secretary for ICT and the digital economy.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/AFRICA-PS-Tanui-18June2026.jpg</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/us-army-boosts-africa-cyber-cooperation/KPNG8v8NLXwM4mwD</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-28T14:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:name>ITWeb Africa</news:name>
				<news:language>en</news:language>
			</news:publication>
			<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T13:10:24+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>US Army boosts Africa cyber cooperation</news:title>
			<news:keywords>US Army Europe and Africa,cybersecurity,Cyber summit,Africa,digital security</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Maj. Gen. Garrett Yee, vice president for the Army and Defense Agency Sector at General Dynamics Information Technology, opened the summit. (Image source: US Army)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Garrett-Yee-28July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/cisco-appoints-eldeeb-as-africa-md/GxwQDM1DPmd7lPVo</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-28T13:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T12:34:36+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Cisco appoints Eldeeb as Africa MD</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Cisco,VMware,AMD,Microsoft,AI</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Ossama Eldeeb, newly appointed managing director for Africa at Cisco (Image source: Cisco).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Ossama-Eldeeb-28July2026.jpg</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/ellalink-promotes-route-diversity-for-resilience/KA3WwMdzpYWvrydZ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-28T13:05:07+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:name>ITWeb Africa</news:name>
				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T12:12:47+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>EllaLink promotes route diversity for resilience</news:title>
			<news:keywords>subsea cables,West Africa,Internet outages,network resilience,Connectivity</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>In a recent ITWeb Africa interview, Philippe Dumont, CEO of EllaLink, said route diversity is key to ensuring connectivity.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Philippe-Dumont-27July2026-1.jpg</image:loc>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/dimension-data-backs-fibre-infrastructure-growth/j5alr7QArge7pYQk</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-28T13:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
			</news:publication>
			<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T11:57:02+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Dimension Data backs fibre infrastructure growth</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Dimension Data Limited,Pathway Advisors Limited,Deloitte,STL,Fidelity Bank</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Dimension Data Limited team and investing partners.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-DiData-Nigeria-28July2026-1.jpg</image:loc>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/neill-nortje-appointed-new-country-manager-of-paratus-zambia/JN1gP7OAw4RqjL6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-28T12:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
			</news:publication>
			<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T11:04:53+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Neill Nortje appointed new country manager of Paratus Zambia</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Paratus Zambia,Neill Nortje,Zambian telco,Schalk Erasmus,Lusaka Tier III data centre</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Neill Nortje, Country Manager for Paratus Zambia.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Neill-Nortje-28July2026.jpg</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/the-real-reason-behind-all-those-failed-enterprise-ai-projects/GxwQDM1D38Z7lPVo</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-27T14:05:09+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-27T13:49:23+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>The real reason behind all those failed enterprise AI projects</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Warren Olivier,Cloudera</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Warren Olivier, Regional Vice President for Africa, Cloudera.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2022/08/Warren-Olivier-2022.jpg</image:loc>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/managing-direct-liquid-cooling-deployment-risks-in-ai-data-centres/Pero3MZ31LgqQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-27T14:05:07+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:name>ITWeb Africa</news:name>
				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-27T13:48:26+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Managing direct liquid cooling deployment risks in AI data centres</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Canninah Dladla,Schneider Electric</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Canninah-Dladla-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/from-municipal-offices-to-digital-services/RgeVDqPRm687KJN3</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-27T14:05:06+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:name>ITWeb Africa</news:name>
				<news:language>en</news:language>
			</news:publication>
			<news:publication_date>2026-07-27T13:47:24+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>From municipal offices to digital services</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Henk Steyn,Interfile</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Henk Steyn Development Manager at Interfile.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Henk-Steyn-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/africa-launches-ai-initiative-for-languages/lwrKxv3YP6pMmg1o</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-27T14:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:name>ITWeb Africa</news:name>
				<news:language>en</news:language>
			</news:publication>
			<news:publication_date>2026-07-27T13:12:25+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Africa launches AI initiative for languages</news:title>
			<news:keywords>African Telecommunications Union,GSMA,Zindi,AI,digital inclusion</news:keywords>
		</news:news>
		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Angela Wamola, head of Africa, GSMA (Image source: AfDB Group).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Angela-Wamola-27July2026-1.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-tackles-telecom-energy-costs/lLn14MmQe9zMJ6Aa</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-27T13:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:name>ITWeb Africa</news:name>
				<news:language>en</news:language>
			</news:publication>
			<news:publication_date>2026-07-27T12:53:51+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Nigeria tackles telecom energy costs</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Nigeria,NCC,Rural Electrification Agency,telecom infrastructure,renewable energy</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Rural Electrification Agency executives during the signing event.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Nigerian-Comms-Commission-27July2926.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/lupiya-disburses-226m-in-digital-loans/WnxpE74YZwNMV8XL</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-27T13:05:06+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:name>ITWeb Africa</news:name>
				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-27T12:33:10+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Lupiya disburses $226m in digital loans</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Lupiya Financial Services,Zambia,Fintech,digital lending,Mobile loans</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Lupiya expands digital lending across Zambia.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/09/RESIZED-Lupiya.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-advances-cybersecurity-smart-city-plans/mQwkoq6YJr8M3r9A</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-27T13:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-27T12:18:27+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Malawi advances cybersecurity, smart city plans</news:title>
			<news:keywords>MACRA,Malawi,Digital transformation,cybersecurity,smart city</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>MACRA director general Dr Mayamiko Nkoloma outlined the reforms during a briefing to the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances and Public Sector Reforms.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Mayamiko-Nkoloma-15Jan2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/mwale-to-lead-african-telecoms-union/JN1gP7OAERjqjL6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-27T12:05:09+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-27T11:54:45+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Mwale to lead African telecoms union</news:title>
			<news:keywords>African Telecommunications Union,AI,cybersecurity,infrastructure,Connectivity</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Kezias Kazuba Mwale has served as the union’s director for radiocommunications since 2012 and previously held spectrum engineering and management responsibilities at the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-ATU-27July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/sa-built-ai-expands-into-global-markets/Gb3BwMWadGKv2k6V</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-27T12:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-27T11:26:24+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SA-built AI expands into global markets</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Domanski.AI,Mack Brands,Vanta platform,Artificial Intelligence,enterprise AI</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Paul Domanski (Domanski.AI) and Nic Mack (Mack Brands) concluded the partnership at Mack Brands; Cape Town headquarters.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Image-24July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
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			<image:caption>BERT is the perfect tool for projects like system integrations, upgrades or additions.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-mobile-money-hits-548bn/kYbe9MXbPByvAWpG</loc>
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			<news:keywords>Shameel Joosub,Vodacom,super app,VodaPay,Vodacom Business</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/raxio-afr-ix-boost-connectivity-in-lusophone-africa/RgeVDMPRm39vKJN3</loc>
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			<news:title>Raxio, AFR-IX boost connectivity in Lusophone Africa</news:title>
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			<image:caption>The expansion will reinforce the roles of the two nations as emerging digital gateways for West-Central and Southern Africa.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/ai-how-the-next-moon-race-is-right-here-on-earth/O2rQGMAEYW3Md1ea</loc>
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			<news:title>AI – how the next moon race is right here on Earth</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Steven Santini,Schneider Electric</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/the-channel-can-simplify-cybersecurity-without-adding-more-tools/WnxpEv4YZlp7V8XL</loc>
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			<news:keywords>Andy Robb,Duxbury Networking</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Andy Robb, Technical Officer at Duxbury Networking.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/unpacking-the-power-and-potential-of-choice-in-enterprise-ai/LPp6V7rBOr27DKQz</loc>
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			<image:caption>Treasury cabinet secretary John Mbadi launched FY2027/28 and medium-term budget preparation process at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-John-Mbadi-24July2016.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/cregis-targets-africa-in-expansion-strategy/VgZeyvJlWpjMdjX9</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T11:27:59+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Cregis targets Africa in expansion strategy</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Cregis founder and CEO, Shawn Yan.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Shawn-Yan-24July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/guinea-unveils-instant-payment-system/RgeVDqPRmx97KJN3</loc>
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			<news:title>Guinea unveils instant payment system</news:title>
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			<image:caption>Guinea launches NimbaPay instant payment system.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Dr Abdul Rahman Lamin, UNESCO head of social and human Sciences. (Image source: UNESCO)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Abdul-Rahman-Lamin-24July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-ceo-shifts-african-migration-debate/5yONP7ErXVAMXWrb</loc>
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			<news:keywords>MTN,Ambitious 2025,MTN Ghana,MTN Uganda,Fintech</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>At the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation (KMF) Winter Seminar this week, MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita shared his perspective on the link between migration, development, and Africa&amp;apos;s future.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Ralph-Mupita-24July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-updates-postal-laws-for-digital-economy/LPwQ5MlboeOvNgkj</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-23T13:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T12:28:01+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Zambia updates postal laws for digital economy</news:title>
			<news:keywords>ZICTA,e-commerce,digitisation,Digital Economy,Digital transformation</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>ICT ministry and ZICTA representatives (Image source: ZICTA).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-ICT-stakeholders-Zambia-23July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/igniting-a-green-generation/wbrpOqg2nRwMDLZn</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T12:00:29+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Igniting a green generation</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Takalani Netshitenzhe,Vodacom,Green Generation,Telecoms,Stellenbosch University</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Taki Netshitenzhe - Vodacom SA External Affairs Director.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/tiktok-removes-885000-kenya-videos/Pero3qZ31JRvQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-23T12:05:12+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T11:30:46+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>TikTok removes 885,000 Kenya videos</news:title>
			<news:keywords>TikTok Kenya,TikTok Community Guidelines,TikTok content moderation,TikTok Kenya videos,TikTok enforcement report</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The platform recorded a global proactive removal rate of 99.3%, with 94.4% of flagged content removed within 24 hours.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/09/TikTok-app-2023.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
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			<news:title>Airtel Africa backs London listing</news:title>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Sunil Taldar, CEO of Airtel Africa.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/01/Sunil-Taldar-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-steps-up-crackdown-on-telecoms-vandalism/dgp45MaB8lZqX9l8</loc>
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			<image:caption>Uganda court jails telecoms mast vandal for five years.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/11/communications-tower-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-tightens-consumer-protection-for-device-sales/PmxVE7KEGOrqQY85</loc>
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			<news:title>Kenya tightens consumer protection for device sales</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Kenya Communications Authority,Kenya device warranty,Kenya consumer protection,Communications Authority Kenya,Kenya communications equipment</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>David Mugonyi, director-general of the Communication Authority of Kenya.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-David-Mugonyi-23July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/gotyme-bank-recognised-for-digital-banking-growth/PmxVEMKEGGrvQY85</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-22T14:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T13:15:32+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>GoTyme Bank recognised for digital banking growth</news:title>
			<news:keywords>GOTyme Bank,TymeBank,Digital banking,Fintech,Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>GoTyme Bank receives Euromoney recognition after rapid digital growth.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-GoTyme-Celebratory-22July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/ezi-remit-mastercard-expand-remittance-services/xA9PO7NENNwvo4J8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-22T13:05:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T12:18:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>eZi Remit, MasterCard expand remittance services</news:title>
			<news:keywords>MasterCard,eZi Remit,Cross-border payments,Digital Economy,financial inclusion</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Shabir Ahmed, senior vice president, customer solutions centre lead, Africa, MasterCard and Shaheed Farred, general manager at eZi Remit (Image source: supplied).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-eZi-Remit-Mastercard-22July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/identity-and-access-management-in-a-post-password-era/kLgB1Mezpapq59N4</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-22T12:05:25+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T12:02:38+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Identity and access management in a post-password era</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Nemanja Krstić,Galix</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Nemanja Krstić, Head of operations (AME &amp;amp; EU) at Galix.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/02/Nemanja-Krsti-2024MAIN.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/why-misconfigured-clouds-are-a-hackers-easiest-target/o1Jr5qxP4YNqKdWL</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-22T12:05:23+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Viviana Koshiaris, Head of Communication, CFAO South Africa.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/yellow-card-urges-ai-stablecoin-policy-reform/mQwkoq6YJJKM3r9A</loc>
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			<image:caption>Yellow Card’s group senior compliance manager Chanal Subramoney and Trevor Goott, head of growth for SADC.</image:caption>
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	<url>
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			<image:caption>IMF says stronger AI adoption could lift Africa&amp;apos;s GDP by up to 4% over a decade.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-seeks-public-input-on-ai-policy/KA3Wwqdz5w27rydZ</loc>
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			<news:keywords>Artificial Intelligence,AI Policy,Kenya AI policy,Draft AI Policy,National AI Strategy</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>John Tanui, principal secretary for ICT and the digital economy.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/AFRICA-PS-Tanui-18June2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/final-call-for-africas-data-trust-benchmark/mYZRXv9gjWrMOgA8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-22T10:05:15+02:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/build-your-future-with-icl-training-academy/lwrKxq3YP2G7mg1o</loc>
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			<image:caption>Gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-introduces-telecom-equipment-licence/6GxRKMYQZbWMb3Wj</loc>
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			<image:caption>Kenya introduces new distributor licence for communications equipment importers.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye meets Helios Towers CEO Tom Greenwood to discuss Senegal’s digital growth.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Helios-Towers-21July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption>Phil Mnisi, governor of the Central Bank of the Kingdom of Eswatini, and Hassan Abdullah, governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (Image source: CBE).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Egypt-Eswatini-21July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-financial-services-chief-resigns/JN1gP7OAEoOqjL6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-21T12:05:12+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>Safaricom&amp;apos;s chief financial services officer Esther Waititu resigns.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Esther-Waititu-21July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/stablecoins-test-africas-monetary-future/KBpdg7pmGKnMLEew</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-21T11:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:keywords>Stablecoins,Africa stablecoins,cryptocurrency Africa,digital assets,IMF</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Economic instability is accelerating stablecoin adoption across Africa despite regulatory concerns.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/273657772.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/infraco-expands-ai-powered-towers/RgeVDvPRmeoMKJN3</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-21T10:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption>InfraCo deploys AI to optimise Zimbabwe base station energy consumption.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/11/communications-tower-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/africas-cloud-infrastructure-gets-resilience-boost/P3gQ2MGAoJ4vnRD1</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-20T13:05:13+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-20T12:21:01+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Africa’s cloud infrastructure gets resilience boost</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Cassava Technologies,Africa Data Centres,Liquid C2,Microsoft Azure,digitisation</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies in South Africa and Botswana. (Image supplied by Cassava Technologies)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Ziaad-Suleman-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-restores-presidential-website-after-cyber-attack/Gb3Bw7WadxLq2k6V</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-20T13:05:12+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Kenya restores presidential website after cyber attack</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Kenya cyber attack,Kenya presidential website,president.go.ke,ransomware attack,Government cybersecurity</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The attackers replaced the site’s homepage with messages targeting President William Ruto directly, alongside a cryptocurrency wallet address, and threatened to leak unspecified information.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-President-Ruto-20July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-seeks-new-telecom-competition/rW1xLv5n1Xb7Rk6m</loc>
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			<news:keywords>Malawi,Airtel Malawi,Telekom Networks Malawi,Shadric Namalomba,Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Shadric Namalomba, Malawi&amp;apos;s minister of ICT.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Malawi-ICT-Minister-30Apr2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/iidentifii-appoints-marco-wagener-as-ceo/DZQ587V83lBqzXy2</loc>
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			<image:caption>Marco Wagener, newly appointed CEO of iiDENTIFii (Image source: supplied).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Marco-Wagener-20July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/when-the-cyber-lock-fails-what-happens-next/RgeVDqPRmgj7KJN3</loc>
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			<image:caption>Ivaan Captieux, Security Consultant at Galix. (Image: Supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/05/Ivaan-Captieux-2024.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/why-virtual-cards-are-east-africas-next-payments-bridge/KA3WwMdz5GOvrydZ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-20T09:05:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:keywords>Gunjan Dhingra,Network International</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Gunjan Dhingra, Network&amp;apos;s Regional Managing Director for Outsourced Payment Services – East Africa.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Gunjan-Dhingra-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
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			<image:caption>Rob Downes, Head of Digital Assets at Absa CIB.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Rob-Downes-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:50:19+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Airtel Uganda advances digital inclusion talks</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Airtel Uganda,Uganda digital transformation,Uganda digital economy,digital inclusion Uganda,Uganda telecommunications sector</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Soumendra Sahu, managing director and chief executive officer of Airtel Uganda, led the company’s delegation during the meeting with the ICT minister.</image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-money-zambia-appoints-new-md/raYAyqorWJBMJ38N</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:35:54+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Airtel Money Zambia appoints new MD</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Airtel Money Zambia,Kelvin Ndhlovu,Zambia fintech sector,Airtel Africa digital finance,Mobile Money Africa</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Kelvin Ndhlovu, newly appointed MD of Airtel Money Zambia (Image source: Airtel Money Zambia).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Kelvin-Ndhlovu-17July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-enforces-telecom-tariff-compliance/KBpdg7pmGgaMLEew</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-17T13:05:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:13:31+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Malawi enforces telecom tariff compliance</news:title>
			<news:keywords>MACRA tariff regulation,Airtel Malawi tariff changes,Telekom Networks Malawi,Malawi telecom compliance,African telecommunications regulation</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>MACRA dector general, Mayamiko Nkoloma.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Mayamiko-Nkoloma-15Jan2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-central-bank-digitises-forex-oversight/KPNG878N9pYq4mwD</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-17T13:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:53:16+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Nigeria Central Bank digitises forex oversight</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Central Bank of Nigeria digital platform,Nigeria forex monitoring system,FX BDC Purchase Tracker,Bureau de Change regulation,digital transformation in African banking</news:keywords>
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			<image:title>fs CM Trading forex trading</image:title>
			<image:caption>The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a digital platform that will track every foreign exchange purchase made by Bureau De Change operators.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2019/05/-fs-CM-Trading-forex-trading.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-deepens-world-bank-digital-partnership/Pero3qZ31RYvQb6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-17T12:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:36:13+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Egypt deepens World Bank digital partnership</news:title>
			<news:keywords>World Bank,ITIDA,AI,skills,Digital Economy</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Paschal Donohoe, managing director and chief knowledge officer of the World Bank Group, and Egypt’s ICT minister Raafat Hendy (Image source: MCIT).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Egypt-WorldBank-17July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-namibia-again-voted-namibias-most-reliable-internet-provider/GxwQDq1D3jYMlPVo</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-17T12:05:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:06:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Paratus Namibia again voted Namibia’s Most Reliable Internet Provider</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Paratus Namibia,The Best of Namibia Awards,Namibia’s Most Reliable Internet Provider</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>From left: Stefan Frank-Schultz, Executive: Technical; Samantha Geyser, Executive: Operations; Nigel Hendrickse, Executive; Naomi Fourie, Exco – Finance.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Paratus-17July2026-1.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-university-deploys-ai-fertigation-technology/dgp45vaB8W57X9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-17T12:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:56:19+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Malawi university deploys AI fertigation technology</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Malawi University of Science and Technology,AI-powered fertigation,AI in agriculture,Climate-smart agriculture,precision irrigation</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The AI-based fertigation system combines irrigation and fertilizer application into one smart system. (Image source: Malawi University of Science and Technology)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Malawi-AI-Agriculture-17July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/when-intelligence-moves-closer-to-the-action-so-do-the-threats/5yONP7ErXByMXWrb</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-17T14:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:36:14+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>When intelligence moves closer to the action, so do the threats</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Avinash Gupta,In2IT Technologies</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Avinash Gupta, Head of COE (Centre of Excellence) at In2IT Technologies.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/06/Avinash-Gupta-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-prepares-connectivity-for-afcon-2027/kYbe97XbPpaqAWpG</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-16T12:05:18+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T11:50:17+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Kenya prepares connectivity for AFCON 2027</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Kenya,AFCON 2027,Africa Cup of Nations,football tournament,Kenya telecommunications</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Mobile network operators and other key stakeholders in the connectivity and telecommunications sector are collaborating to ensure the country’s readiness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. (Image source: Steve Isaboke)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Kenya-telecoms-AFCON-2027-16July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/scrypt-targets-africas-dollar-liquidity-gaps/6GxRKMYQZYnMb3Wj</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-16T12:05:16+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T11:33:38+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>SCRYPT targets Africa&apos;s dollar liquidity gaps</news:title>
			<news:keywords>SCRYPT,Norman Wooding,stablecoin payments,cryptocurrency infrastructure,digital finance</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Norman Wooding, founder and chief executive officer of SCRYPT.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Norman-Wooding-16July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-launches-updated-cybersecurity-framework/LPwQ57lboKAqNgkj</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-16T12:05:14+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T11:17:45+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Uganda launches updated cybersecurity framework</news:title>
			<news:keywords>NITA-U,cybersecurity,Digital Economy,digitisation,digital infrastructure</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Justine Kasule Lumumba, Uganda&amp;apos;s ICT minister. (Image source: Justine Kasule Lumumba, X).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Justine-Kasule-Lumumba-16July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-launches-govlink-private-4g-network/G98YdMLGBZw7X2PD</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-16T12:05:13+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T10:59:08+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Zambia launches GovLink private 4G network</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Zambia,Smart Zambia Institute,GovLink Private 4G,digital government,e-government</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Kasali Musenge, government chief technical officer at the Smart Zambia Institute. (Image source: Copperbelt Provincial Health Office)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Kasali-Musenge-16July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/ai-talent-race-intensifies-across-africa/GxwQDM1D3g57lPVo</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-16T11:05:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T10:14:07+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>AI talent race intensifies across Africa</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Africa AI,Artificial Intelligence,AI talent,AI skills,AI upskilling</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Kate Woska, VP, Africa/Middle East &amp;amp; Impact Partnerships at Andela.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Kate-Woska-Andela-16July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/buying-more-security-tools-isnt-the-same-as-building-a-defence/WnpNgq21daBMVrGd</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-15T14:05:13+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-15T13:10:22+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Buying more security tools isn’t the same as building a defence</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Richard Frost,Armata Cyber Security</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Richard Frost, Head of Consulting at Armata Cyber Security. (Image: Armata Cyber Security)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/02/Richard-Frost-18Feb2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-huawei-expand-digital-push/8OKdWqDX2pzqbznQ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-15T13:05:20+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-15T12:49:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Ethio Telecom, Huawei expand digital push</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Ethio Telecom,Huawei,Ethiopia,enterprise technology,SMEs</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru with Huawei Northern Africa president Li Shen and their executive leadership teams. (Image source: Ethio Telecom)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Ethio-Telecom-Huawei-15July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/webinar-explores-the-future-of-payments-in-africa/DZQ58MV8319vzXy2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-15T13:05:18+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-15T12:31:22+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Webinar explores the future of payments in Africa</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Digital payments,instant payments,Payment modernisation,Africa,ACI Worldwide</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The webinar is aimed at IT and payments leaders seeking practical insights into the latest trends shaping digital and instant payments across Africa.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/ACI-SocialTile2-1200x675.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-records-surge-in-fibre-cuts/KzQenvjyXzDqZd2r</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-15T13:05:16+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-15T12:19:32+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Nigeria records surge in fibre cuts</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Nigeria,Nigerian Communications Commission,NCC,fibre cuts,Telecommunications infrastructure</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Fibre cuts continue to rise in Nigeria despite government efforts. (Image source: 123RF)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/fiber-optic-cables-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/ai-helps-african-universities-tackle-air-pollution/wbrpOqg2nxrMDLZn</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-15T13:05:14+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-15T12:01:21+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>AI helps African universities tackle air pollution</news:title>
			<news:keywords>AirQo,Makerere University,Engineer Bainomugisha,Artificial Intelligence,AI</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>The low-cost air quality sensors designed specifically for African cities enable accurate, hyperlocal, and real-time air quality data, providing evidence of the scale of air pollution. (Image source: AirQo).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Makerere-Univerisity-15July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/south-sudan-pakistan-move-to-strengthen-ict-ties/KA3Ww7dz5RlqrydZ</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-15T11:05:12+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-15T10:12:34+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>South Sudan, Pakistan move to strengthen ICT ties</news:title>
			<news:keywords>South Sudan,Pakistan,ICT,Digital transformation,memorandum of understanding</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, held a bilateral meeting with the Pakistani Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in Geneva, Switzerland. (Image source: South Sudan government.)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-South-Sudan-ICT-ties-Pakistan-15July2026-1.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-steps-up-fight-against-digital-piracy/j5alrvQAwQRvpYQk</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-15T10:05:13+02:00</lastmod>
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				<news:language>en</news:language>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-15T09:48:43+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Uganda steps up fight against digital piracy</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Uganda,Uganda Communications Commission,UCC,Nyombi Thembo,digital piracy</news:keywords>
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		<image:image>
			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Nyombi Thembo, executive director of the Uganda Communications Commission.(Image source: UCC)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Uganda-UCC-09Jan2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/yango-eyes-africas-digital-infrastructure/lLn147mQeLN7J6Aa</loc>
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			<image:caption>Adeniyi Adebayo, chief business officer at Yango Group.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/announcing-the-launch-of-business-cloud-africa/DZQ58vV831wMzXy2</loc>
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			<image:caption>Lyndon Marescia, CEO and founder of Adinga.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Andrzej Jarmolowicz, Operations Director at Cybershure.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Robert Skjødt, CEO of Raxio Group (Photo: Business Wire)</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>MTN Nigeria unveils broadband router bundles.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Shawn Bruwer, Managing Director of Paratus Botswana, with a delegate.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-pushes-cyber-security-reforms/mQwkoq6YJWlM3r9A</loc>
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			<image:caption>Emma Theofelus, minister of information, communication, and technology.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>eKash is Rwanda&amp;apos;s instant interoperable payment system. (Image source: eKash)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-eKash-Rwanda-14July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-advances-data-protection-framework/xnklOvz14wkq4Ymz</loc>
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			<image:caption>Daniel Chiwoni, head of data protection at the Data Protection Authority.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-DanChiwoni-14July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/liquid-appoints-bernard-beya-as-drc-ceo/WnpNgq21dWmMVrGd</loc>
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			<image:caption>Bernard Beya, new CEO of Liquid DRC (Image source: Liquid).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Bernard-Beya-14July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/mozambique-expands-disaster-drone-programme/KWEBbvyL4lkqmRjO</loc>
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			<image:caption>Drone pilot graduates with Mozambican and Korean authorities (Image source: Mozambique ICT ministry, Facebook).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Mozambique-drone-training-13July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/preparing-africas-data-centres-for-the-demands-of-autonomous-ai/mQwkoM6YJ6173r9A</loc>
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			<news:title>Preparing Africa’s data centres for the demands of autonomous AI</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Faith Waithaka,Schneider Electric</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Lead for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric.</image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-07-13T12:05:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-13T11:34:40+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>It&apos;s 2026. Why are South Africans still paying to move their money?</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Cheslyn Jacobs,GOTyme Bank</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Cheslyn Jacobs, CEO at GoTyme Bank.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Cheslyn-Jacobs-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-africa-boosts-school-connectivity/kYbe97XbPmVqAWpG</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-13T11:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Airtel Africa boosts school connectivity</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Airtel Africa,Airtel Africa Foundation,UNICEF,Internet,Connectivity</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Sunil Taldar, CEO of Airtel Africa.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/01/Sunil-Taldar-2025.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-digitises-government-contract-management/WnpNgM21d2Q7VrGd</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-13T10:05:10+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-13T09:51:03+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Zambia digitises government contract management</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Zambia,Patrick Kangwa,Contract Tracking and Management Information System,Mulilo Kabesha,innovation</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The system, developed by the Smart Zambia Institute in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, was launched in Lusaka at the weekend. (Image source: Ministry of Justice, Zambia.)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Zambia-intros-13July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/benin-nigeria-strengthen-border-surveillance/JBwErvn3zd376Db2</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-13T10:05:08+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-13T09:38:02+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Benin, Nigeria strengthen border surveillance</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Nigeria,Benin,Geospatial technology,Labaran Ahmed,global positioning systems</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>The partnership builds on ongoing co-operation between customs authorities in the region to improve border management, enhance security and facilitate legitimate cross-border trade. (Image source: Nigerian Customs Service)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Benin-Nigeria-13July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/flutterwave-expands-xoom-transfers-into-nigeria/KBpdgvpmGZP7LEew</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-13T10:05:07+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-13T09:27:27+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Flutterwave expands Xoom transfers into Nigeria</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Flutterwave,Xoom,PayPal,Nigeria,Remittances</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Xoom enables customers worldwide to send money directly to participating Nigerian bank accounts.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-XOOM-PR2-13July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/workonline-strengthens-east-africa-network-with-fourth-pop-in-kenya/GxwQDM1D3XG7lPVo</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-13T09:05:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-13T08:32:00+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Workonline strengthens East Africa network with fourth POP in Kenya</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Workonline Communications,East Africa network,pop,Kenya,PAIX Data Centres</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Benjamin Deveaux, Head of Business Development at Workonline Communications Group. (Image: Supplied)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/05/Benjamin-Deveaux-12May20265.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/linx-expands-kenya-peering-network/5yONP7ErXpRMXWrb</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-10T13:05:19+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-10T12:20:30+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>LINX expands Kenya peering network</news:title>
			<news:keywords>London Internet Exchange,LINX,Angani Ltd,Kenya,Nairobi</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Denson Ngumo, chief technology officer at Angani (Image source: Angani, Facebook).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Denson-Ngumo-10July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-us-boost-digital-cooperation/JN1gP7OAE3mqjL6m</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-10T12:05:11+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Kenya, US boost digital cooperation</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Kenya,United States,AI,Artificial Intelligence,Digital transformation</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>John Tanui, principal secretary for ICT and the digital economy, led the Kenyan delegation in Nairobi.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/AFRICA-PS-Tanui-18June2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/sonatel-enhances-senegal-digital-infrastructure/xnklOvz14k5q4Ymz</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-10T12:05:09+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-10T11:28:42+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Sonatel enhances Senegal digital infrastructure</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Sonatel,Eutelsat,Connectivity,Telecoms,fibre</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Sonatel Gandoul teleport site (Image source: Sonatel).</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Zambia collects over $488 million through digital ecosystem.</image:caption>
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			<image:caption>Mayamiko Nkoloma, director general of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Mayamiko-Nkoloma-09Feb2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/metl-advances-battery-grade-graphite-production/VgZeyqJlWwL7djX9</loc>
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			<news:title>MeTL advances battery-grade graphite production</news:title>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Mohammed Dewji, CEO of the MeTL Group. (Image source: supplied/Standard Bank)</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Mohammed-Dewji-10July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/solarwinds-world-tour-nairobi-driving-partner-growth-and-ai-powered-observability-in-east-africa/5yONPvErXwg7XWrb</loc>
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			<image:caption>SolarWinds meeting at Sarova Stanley.</image:caption>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-vote-tests-new-ownership-structure/Gb3BwMWadbGv2k6V</loc>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T13:09:55+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Safaricom vote tests new ownership structure</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Safaricom,Vodafone Kenya Limited,Safaricom governance,Safaricom shareholders,Safaricom CEO</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Dr Peter Ndegwa serves as the Group CEO of Safaricom.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/11/RESIZED-Peter-Ndengwa-07Nov2025.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/africa-benefits-from-connectivity-milestone/WnpNgq21dJNMVrGd</loc>
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			<image:caption>ITU secretary-general, Doreen Bogdan-Martin (Image source: ITU).</image:caption>
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			<news:title>Argentina-Egypt game sets traffic record</news:title>
			<news:keywords>DE-CIX Frankfurt,internet exchange,Internet traffic,World Cup streaming,digital infrastructure</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>DE-CIX CEO, Ivo Ivanov.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Ivo-Ivanov-19May2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/data-protection-becomes-growth-sector-in-nigeria/RgeVDvPRmD4MKJN3</loc>
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			<image:caption>Vincent Olatunji, National Data Protection Commission, national commissioner.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Vincent-Olatunji-04March2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<lastmod>2026-07-09T11:05:06+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:keywords>United Nations,AI,Connectivity,energy,Digital Economy</news:keywords>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Lesotho ICT ministry representatives with Kanono Ramashamole, principal secretary in the ministry, and minister Nthati Moorosi (image source: Lesotho ICT ministry, Facebook).</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Lesotho-African-AI-09July2026.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-widens-5g-competition/j5alrvQAw5gvpYQk</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-09T11:05:04+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Ghana widens 5G competition</news:title>
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			<image:title></image:title>
			<image:caption>Ghana’s ICT minister, Samuel Nartey George.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/AFRICA-Samuel-Nartey-George-01June2026.jpg</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://itweb.africa/article/telkom-champions-south-african-ai/dgp45MaB8reqX9l8</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-07-09T10:05:05+02:00</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T09:28:06+02:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Telkom champions South African AI</news:title>
			<news:keywords>Telkom,Telkom AI Institute,Artificial Intelligence,AI skills,digital skills</news:keywords>
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			<image:caption>Serame Taukobong, Group CEO of Telkom, says the AI Institute will help turn connectivity into skills, jobs and opportunities for underserved South Africans.</image:caption>
			<image:loc>https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2022/11/Serame-Taukobong-Nov-2022.jpg</image:loc>
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