The proposed development of a power and energy equipment manufacturing park in Dubai may appear, at first glance, to be another investment partnership between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China. But its significance extends well beyond the construction of another industrial facility. The initiative points to a broader transformation
The escalating conflict in the Middle East represents more than a regional security crisis. It has become a significant geopolitical test for BRICS, expanding beyond its original five members to include key Middle Eastern powers such as Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The conflict is forcing the
MTN believes technology can help bridge that gap. The telecommunications giant has launched an AI-powered Job Board through its MTN Skills Academy, designed to connect young Africans with employment opportunities while identifying the skills they need to compete in the digital economy. The platform combines job matching, career guidance and
When President Xi Jinping stood before heads of state and international delegates on the banks of the Huangpu River on July 17, 2026, he was not merely opening another technology conference. He was proposing an alternative architecture for how the world governs one of the most consequential technologies of this
When President Xi Jinping stood before heads of state and international delegates on the banks of the Huangpu River on July 17, 2026, he was not merely opening another technology conference. He was proposing an alternative architecture for how the world governs one of the most consequential technologies of this
When President Xi Jinping stood before heads of state and international delegates on the banks of the Huangpu River on July 17, 2026, he was not merely opening another technology conference. He was proposing an alternative architecture for how the world governs one of the most consequential technologies of this
The numbers tell a story that extends beyond representation. They highlight how women are becoming increasingly important to the future growth, sustainability and competitiveness of one of South Africa’s largest manufacturing sectors. Breaking barriers in a changing industry The image of the automotive sector has long been associated with mechanics,
An unfunded mandate, honestly disclosed Director-General Tommy Makhode did not dress up the numbers. Briefing Parliament’s home affairs committee, he was candid: "We have not budgeted for this… repatriations are not provided for in terms of our legislative frameworks." That is an unusual degree of transparency from a government department,
The renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping are raising a much bigger question for the global economy. One of how far will the conflict spread into one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints as talks continue to stall? This answer matters because the Bab el-Mandeb
The immediate challenge is straightforward. Factory owners report workforce losses of between 12% and 19%, leaving sewing lines understaffed and production targets increasingly difficult to meet. Many of the workers who left occupied skilled positions developed through years of experience in garment manufacturing. Replacing them has proven far more difficult