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South Africa Commits R700m to Digital Economy, Targets Data Infrastructure Growth in 2026 Budget
Zinox, TD Africa Seal Strategic Deal to Expand Indigenous Tech Across Africa
Two Years On: Galaxy Backbone Limited Deepens Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Services Drive
Vodacom Foundation, Eastern Cape Department of Education Launch R1.5m School of Excellence in Komani
HAVAÍC Secures Over $30m for African Innovation Fund 3 in Latest Funding Milestone
South Africa Commits R700m to Digital Economy, Targets Data Infrastructure Growth in 2026 Budget
Zinox, TD Africa Seal Strategic Deal to Expand Indigenous Tech Across Africa
Two Years On: Galaxy Backbone Limited Deepens Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Services Drive
Vodacom Foundation, Eastern Cape Department of Education Launch R1.5m School of Excellence in Komani
HAVAÍC Secures Over $30m for African Innovation Fund 3 in Latest Funding Milestone

South Africa Commits R700m to Digital Economy, Targets Data Infrastructure Growth in 2026 Budget

South Africa has earmarked R700 million for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in its 2026 national budget, signaling a strong push toward digital transformation and modern data infrastructure. The allocation, announced by Finance...

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