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Minister Pandor does not seem to realise that the #UkraineRussiaWar️ has a major impact on #SouthAfrica's economy and credibility. If South Africa is invaded by a neighbour, she would want the world to focus on it like it did during the apartheid era.
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The Northern Sea Route is becoming more navigable. African ports could find themselves left out in the cold unless they give ships a reason to call, says Dhesigen Naidoo of @issafrica #Shipping #Africa
Full interview here:
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Johannesburg mayoral hopeful, Helen Zille, slams ‘woke' UK Lib Dem policies.
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Larry Venter, the Chief AI officer C5 Capital, says businesses are entering the "Wild West of AI agents" and argues that many organisations have been caught unprepared for a technology developing faster than ever before.
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Auditor-General orders the SANDF’s Cuban military project shut down. But is South Africa’s long “Cuban obsession” actually over? DA Defence spokesperson Chris Hattingh isn’t convinced. #SANDF #Cuba #ProjectKgala #ChrisHattingh #DA #SouthAfrica
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Prof Stuart Pimm, one of the world’s leading biodiversity scientists, says the 73% wildlife decline doesn’t hold up — and that doom is getting in the way of real conservation wins.
@WWF @DukeU
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Linda van Tilburg retweeted
Brexit is back in the news this week. This is a video we made in June which looked in detail at Brexit's impact on the UK economy - and whether the UK is worse off because of Brexit. Produced by Katerina Karelli.
Motshekga & top brass live in bubble of bling as military capabilities collapse in South Africa, says @Our_DA defence spokerperson, Chris Hattingh.
Watch here:
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South African jurist Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize biggerpicture101.substack.co…
South Africa is shooting itself in the foot in its dealings with Washington, says the . Democratic Alliance spokesperson on international relations, Ryan Smit. #DA #SA #DIRCO youtu.be/fgV3UsYpvXU?si=wlCS…
South Africa's homegrown sea drone is winning contracts in the Middle East.
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What's holding the #DemocraticAlliance back in South Africa? No friends, wrong messaging, says Dr Piet Croukamp.
Interview here:
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Rogue AI does not tell the full story, "people drive the AI” says Synack CEO Jay Kaplan. #AIguardrails #rogueAI #cybersecurity
Watch the full interview here:
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South Africa’s @Fly_Airlink rugby flyover grabbed attention and the debate is still raging on the safety risks but pilots face a bigger risk. Read about this in my latest Substack letter and YouTube interview. biggerpicture101.substack.co…
Airlink pulls back from another Boks/ All Blacks flyby as authorities starts probe biggerpicture101.substack.co…
AI data centres are draining national grids. Mining and energy veteran Mark Cutifani says Big Tech should be part of the solution by investing in new renewable networks and using AI to stabilise the grid. #datacentres #AI #electricity #power
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🎥 Inside Trinity Metals’ journey to becoming a critical supplier of tungsten to the United States and Allies.
In the interview with NSN, our Chairman Shawn McCormick, shares insights on Trinity Metals’ growth, responsible mining, Rwanda’s transformation, and the importance of secure and diversified critical mineral supply chains.
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/S_ovDNz1_dQ?si=QVRH…
#Trinitymetals #CriticalMinerals #Tungsten #ResponsibleMining
How a small African miner became a critical link in America's defence supply chain. Trinnity Metals Chairman Shawn McCormick. #Rwanda #mining #TrinityMetals #USDefence #tungsten youtu.be/S_ovDNz1_dQ?si=VFxp…
Raise the sugar tax to address diabetes, SA’s number one killer – Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie, University of Pretoria . #diabetes #southafrica #universityofpretoria
Full video available on YouTube:
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While the West scrambles to reduce its dependence on China for #criticalminerals, #TechMet has been preparing for this moment. CEO Brian Menell on #TrinityMetals in Rwanda supplying around 20% of US tungsten demand.
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