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Critical Minerals Diplomacy: The U.S. and South Africa held high-level talks in Johannesburg on potential critical-mineral agreements, with discussions described as “very early stage” but aimed at reducing reliance on China for minerals used in defence, electronics and energy. Education & Expansion: Advtech rebranded IIE Rosebank College as Rosebank International, tying its South Africa operation to its Accra university college as it moves toward full university status. Energy Stability: Eskom says it hit a major milestone—365 straight days without load-shedding for the first time since 2018, after its generation recovery plan. Cyber & Consumer Safety: Samsung ends software updates for three Galaxy models from May 2026, leaving users without regular security patches. Public Health Watch: WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Local Life: Cape Town Metro Police used a K9 unit to seize drugs worth over R2.7m in Bellville.

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May. 16, 2026

Science, Technology and Innovation announced a R10.4 billion budget for 2026/27 financial year

South African Government

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May. 14, 2026

During U.S. Africa Command’s Largest Annual Exercise, Overland AI Demonstrates Combat Capabilities with Autonomous Ground Vehicles

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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May. 13, 2026

RedCloud And ACA Capital Signal Intent to Activate Foundation Model AI Agents on Anthropic Claude Through JV Across $221Bn South African FMCG Market

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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May. 15, 2026

Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele: Communications and Digital Technologies Dept Budget Vote 2026/27

South African Government

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May. 13, 2026

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EIN Presswire

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