Billions flow into renewables as South Africa races to fix its grid

Billions flow into renewables as South Africa races to fix its grid

Sola Group’s Springbok solar farm South Africa’s renewable energy sector is poised for a busy year, with multiple projects set to reach commercialisation or break ground as market confidence remains generally upbeat. According to industry body the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association, the country’s renewable energy sector is heading in the right direction. “The policy…

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China races to crack EUV lithography as chip war with the West intensifies

China races to crack EUV lithography as chip war with the West intensifies

In a high-security Shenzhen laboratory, Chinese scientists have built what Washington has spent years trying to prevent: a prototype of a machine capable of producing the cutting-edge semiconductor chips that power artificial intelligence, smartphones and weapons central to Western military dominance. Completed in early 2025 and now undergoing testing, the prototype fills nearly an entire…

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Alphabet races towards -trillion valuation

Alphabet races towards $4-trillion valuation

Carlos Jasso/Reuters Alphabet closed in on a US$4-trillion valuation on Monday, set to become only the fourth company to enter the exclusive club, as the Google parent rides an AI-driven rally. Shares of the company rose more than 5% to hit a record high of $315.90, giving it a market capitalization of $3.82-trillion. The stock…

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Apple races past -trillion in market value

Apple races past $4-trillion in market value

Apple topped US$4-trillion in market value for the first time on Tuesday, the third Big Tech company to hit the milestone, as robust demand for its latest iPhone models allayed fears over its slow progress in the AI race. The stock was last up 0.2% at $269.20 in early trading, hitting an all-time high. Apple’s…

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