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Africa’s first utility‑scale battery project keeps farms, factories running

At 4:47 CAT in Worcester, South Africa (SA), the day begins with the low hum of motors and milking parlours.

‘Digital fragmentation threatens economic progress unless governments treat core systems as shared infrastructure’

A major shift is underway in how governments in sub‑Saharan Africa and beyond think about digital systems, with experts urging finance ministries to treat core digital services as long‑term public infrastructure rather than scattered technology projects.

UN warns Middle East escalation is deepening humanitarian crisis

The humanitarian consequences of the rapidly escalating violence across the Middle East are becoming “increasingly daunting”, United Nations (UN) Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned on Tuesday, stressing that the protection of civilians must remain the international community’s priority.

Guterres tells new UN AI panel they carry “huge responsibility” to guide technology for humanity’s benefit

The United Nations (UN) Secretary‑General António Guterres has urged a newly convened panel of global experts on artificial intelligence (AI) to help forge a shared scientific understanding of the fast‑advancing technology, warning that the stakes for peace, security, human rights and sustainable development “could not be higher.”

Symbolic funeral procession held for Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei

Khamenei was killed in joint US and Israeli airstrikes

SA offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked

SA is willing to play a mediating role ‌in the Middle East conflict

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Africa’s first utility‑scale battery project keeps farms, factories running

‘Digital fragmentation threatens economic progress unless governments treat core systems as shared infrastructure’

UN warns Middle East escalation is deepening humanitarian crisis

Guterres tells new UN AI panel they carry “huge responsibility” to guide technology for humanity’s benefit

Symbolic funeral procession held for Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei

SA offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked

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