African Countries Gear Up for Major Push On Climate Innovation, Climate Financing and Climate Change Laws

African Countries Gear Up for Major Push On Climate Innovation, Climate Financing and Climate Change Laws

The Second Africa Climate Summit, held in Ethiopia in September 2025, drew more than 25,000 people – from presidents and ministers to farmers, activists, business leaders and students. They came to talk about how Africa can source finance to grow in greener ways and cope with worsening climate disasters. Africa has barely contributed to greenhouse…

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SA firms must gear up for AI talent war

SA firms must gear up for AI talent war

Demand for AI professionals has been steady and sustained. Companies globally are fiercely competing for top artificial intelligence (AI) talent, offering premium salaries to attract experienced AI professionals. Last week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai brushed off concerns about the company’s ability to attract and keep top AI talent. Speaking during the tech giant’s second quarter…

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32 otters and the rapid pace of AI change: Why business must gear up to embrace AI

32 otters and the rapid pace of AI change: Why business must gear up to embrace AI

Barry Neethling, Chief Technology Officer at First Technology Group, (Image: Supplied) Ethan Mollik, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania who studies entrepreneurship, innovation and AI, recently wrote an eye-opening article illustrating the phenomenal progress being made by AI. Entitled: ‘The recent history of AI in 32 otters’, the article showcased…

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