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Understanding the new tecno geopolitics

In the 21st century, new forms of waging war have emerged. The arms race is no longer fought with missiles or tanks, but with algorithms, microchips, fibre optics and data.

This is the era of non-kinetic warfare a more subtle, yet deeply consequential form of conflict that quietly reshapes geopolitical tensions.

As artificial intelligence (AI) innovation accelerates, semiconductor supply chains become strategic pressure points, 5G networks turn into battlegrounds, and data sovereignty transforms into a political weapon. Across these new digital frontiers, the rivalry between East and West is being redrawn.

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Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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