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Linda Van Tilburg

30-year high in SA business confidence, but hinges on GNU “doing right things”

I had to search over 37 years to find a time when we saw such a positive change in attitude. The last time this occurred at a similar level was when the IFP announced its participation in the 1994 election,

Israel’s Lebanon attacks is taking focus away from hostages, says families

The hostages have been forgotten and there had been an “abject failure of international diplomacy” in securing a hostage return deal.

Zelensky courts Ramaphosa & BRICS leaders for second peace summit

A clear articulation of its principles and coherent positioning will make South Africa a strong advocate for dialogue and cooperation and cooperation at a time of multi-polar factionalism.

Space Economy to reach $772 Billion by 2027, driven by commercial revenue

As an industry and an ecosystem, we always say there has never been a better time to become part of the global space sector.

Kremlin’s no-show at Africa’s biggest airshow after SA military snubs US

The Department of Defence either deliberately sabotaged the United States’ participation in the AAD or is staggeringly incompetent.

US seeks stronger ties in Africa amid Russian, Chinese influence

The U.S. was forced to pull its 1,000 troops and critical counterterrorism and drone base from Niger and is now courting other West African nations that are interested in working with the U.S. and may be open to an expanded American presence.

Africa is not simply a geopolitical pawn, but a valuable partner in space development, says Nigerian space entrepreneur

There is an opportunity for the U.S. government to leverage space technology to foster stronger relationships with Africa.

UK government wants to “turbocharge” nuclear developments, says Energy Minister, Lord Hunt

Lord Hunt said nuclear development needs to be turbocharged.  “That means working ever more closely with our international partners and that challenge is one that my government, alongside I know many other governments, are very keen to take up and take forward.”

Nuclear energy expansion crucial for explosive data centre, AI demand, says WNA chief

It is important to get the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to understand that nuclear energy is a viable solution.  

Plug and play nuclear reactor technology proven, says leading tech investor

Small modular nuclear units (SMRs) have been in use in the US for 50 years on navy submarines and carriers; the technology is not new and has been proven.