Minerals Minister Gwede Mantashe says the country faces challenges in developing an effective system for exploration and mining licences

The rise of Chinese AI is not just a story of national success; it is a story of how China is capturing the “means of development” for the entire world. By providing efficient, permissive and highly capable tools, China has lowered the entry barrier to the AI age for everyone

After the stall during 2020’s pandemic, travellers have come storming back exponentially each year

Romantic options include a trip to the desert, a dinner date at the Burj Khalifa, a sunset cruise on Dubai Creek or a visit to the Dubai Miracle Garden

Fans are travelling to locations where their favourite shows are shot, and where their top artists perform

TotalEnergies is preparing for the resumption in early 2024 of its stalled $23 billion liquified natural gas project

The influence of proponents of fossil fuels at the COP28 climate conference represents a dangerous conflict of interests

Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan and the UAE, plus the European Union, have committed $420 million to the fund, with contributions from other countries expected This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

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Wealthy nations default on payments for climate adaptation