US outlines growth, deregulation, energy as priorities for G20 presidency, sources say
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KwaZulu-Natal Forges Path as Africa’s Premier Global Business Hub, Fueling Youth Employment and Digital Innovation
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Tesla’s UK Battery Strategy Outperforms Energy Giants in Grid Storage Race
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Iran’s Digital Crackdown Intensifies Post-Conflict, Isolating Citizens and Businesses
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Post-War Internet Restrictions Continue in Iran
Iran maintains significant internet restrictions months after its June conflict with Israel, despite technically lifting the initial blackout, according to digital rights experts and local reports. The measures include slowed connection speeds, curtailed online traffic, and jammed geolocation services that have transformed simple daily tasks into hours-long challenges for ordinary citizens.
Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 with Voice-Activated Copilot and Screen Analysis Features
Windows 11 users will soon activate Copilot with “Hey Copilot” voice commands and access screen analysis through Copilot Vision. The update transforms the search bar into a Copilot interface while introducing the action-oriented Manus AI assistant. These changes position Windows 11 as Microsoft’s platform for AI-driven computing.
Voice Activation Comes to Windows Copilot
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Absa ESD Expo Sets New Records with R24-Million Business Opportunities for South African SMMEs
The 14th annual Absa Enterprise & Supplier Development Expo has concluded with unprecedented success, generating over R24 million in business opportunities for South African small businesses. The event attracted 476 SMMEs and 31 corporate procurement teams, marking the highest engagement levels in the expo’s 14-year history according to organizers.
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The 14th annual Absa Enterprise & Supplier Development Expo has reportedly set new records by generating over R24 million in business opportunities for South African small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). According to reports from organizers, the event achieved its highest engagement levels in 14 years with 6,451 total interactions recorded during the two-day gathering in Johannesburg.