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Last update: 7 hours agoCritical Minerals Diplomacy: The US and South Africa held high-level talks in Johannesburg on potential critical-minerals agreements, with discussions described as “very early stage” but aimed at reducing reliance on China for minerals used in defence, electronics and energy. EV Charging Rollout: CHARGE launched South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network on the N3 corridor, starting at the Reitz Interchange in the Free State, with a second site in KwaZulu-Natal opening next. Power Disruption: Eskom plans a nine-hour outage in Soweto townships (Jabavu, Klipspruit Extension 2 and Moroka) for emergency maintenance. AI and Jobs Pressure: A new “Number of the Day” focus highlights Standard Chartered’s planned 7,800 job cuts by 2030 and what that could mean for South Africa’s employment reality as AI spreads. Cybercrime Warning: Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Check Point flags industrial-scale scam setup using AI to target fans’ money. Local Tech Ecosystem: The UK is launching a pan-African founder support programme during London Tech Week, including a structured UK–Africa Ecosystem Week for market entry.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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