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Big Oil earnings expected to edge up as analysts eye 2026 outlook

Big Oil may see marginally higher oil prices and stronger refining results boost third quarter results after declining earnings over the past year, but some analysts are more interested in how global oil majors set the stage for 2026 when they begin reporting results this week

Climate fund backs $6 bln Jordan water project with its largest deal

The world’s largest multilateral climate fund has made its largest financial commitment to date to help build a $6 billion water desalination project in Jordan, its top executive said

SA Judge to be investigated for failing to perform judicial functions for over six years

South Africa’s (SA) Judicial Service Commission has resolved to establish a Judicial Conduct Tribunal to investigate the failure of the Free State High Court Judge LJ Lekale to perform his judicial functions for over six years due to ill health

Google to inject $2.85 million into SA AI skills development, education

Global technology giant, Google has announced a $2.85 million funding through Google.org to support Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills development, education, online safety and cybersecurity in South Africa (SA)