Wind energy projects on the rise

There has been a substantial growth in wind energy projects, with over 48GW in various stages of development, according to the 2024 South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS) results, presented earlier this week by the South African Wind Energy Association...

SweepSouth spotlights woes of domestic workers

Inflation and the broader cost-of-living crisis are taking an immense financial and mental toll on South Africa’s domestic workers – that’s one of the standout findings from the seventh annual SweepSouth Report on Pay and Working Conditions for...

NYDA, ALX look to combat youth unemployment

In response to South Africa’s escalating youth unemployment crisis, ALX and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) have announced a transformative partnership ahead of World Entrepreneurship Day today (21 August). The collaboration is set to equip South...
GenAI drives massive growth in AI spend

GenAI drives massive growth in AI spend

Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI), including AI-enabled applications*, infrastructure, and related IT and business services, will more than double by 2028 when it is expected to reach $632-billion, according to a new forecast from the International...

China powers ahead with GenAI patents

China’s rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) highlight its determination to lead the global AI landscape. The significant surge in GenAI patent filings – nearly 50% of the global total – reflects the country’s...

Nvidia research boosts weather prediction, climate simulation

As hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather events occur with increased frequency and severity, it’s more important than ever to improve and accelerate climate research and prediction using the latest technologies. Amid peaks in the current Atlantic hurricane...