Xiaomi walks back EV launch claims

Xiaomi walks back EV launch claims

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Xiaomi has walked back a claim that it will launch its superfast SU7 Ultra electric vehicle in South Africa. The company confirmed in e-mail correspondence with TechCentral on Wednesday that it would introduce the vehicle locally. “The vehicle will be coming to South Africa – we just do not have confirmation yet…

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Can battery energy storage systems help power the future of mining in Africa?

Can battery energy storage systems help power the future of mining in Africa?

Henry Myburgh, Strategic Account Manager at Vertiv Africa. Mining remains a cornerstone of economic output across many sub-Saharan African nations, often contributing a substantial share of gross domestic product (GDP). As the global energy transition accelerates, the demand for critical minerals – such as cobalt, lithium and copper – is placing Africa’s mineral wealth under…

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Palestinians flee IDF attacks as Israelis protest against occupation plan

Palestinians flee IDF attacks as Israelis protest against occupation plan

Thousands of residents have fled Gaza City’s southern Zeitoun neighbourhood, where days of continuous Israeli bombardment have created a “catastrophic” situation, the city’s Hamas-run municipality has told the BBC. At least 40 people were killed by Israeli attacks across the territory on Saturday, Gaza’s civil defence agency said. The Israeli military said it would begin…

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Bitcoin hits fresh record amid investor optimism

Bitcoin hits fresh record amid investor optimism

Bitcoin hit a record high on Thursday as increasing expectations for easier monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve added to tailwinds from recently announced financial reforms. The world’s largest crypto-asset by market capitalisation climbed as much as 0.9% to US$124 002.49 in early Asia trading, surpassing its previous peak hit in July. On the day,…

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