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    Why South African Businesses Are Prime Cyberattack Targets

    “South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks."

    Egypt’s Elsewedy Capital Takes Unlikely Leap Into Startup Investing

    Elsewedy Capital’s venture turn follows a broader trend of Egyptian corporates entering the startup funding space.

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    Malls as Modern Marketplaces: Reinventing Relevance in the Digital Age

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